The Gown Independent Newspaper at QUB

20/09/2022

IN PICTURES: BT9's Sports Clubs & Societies Event:

The Gown’s Editor-in-Chief, Rory Morrow & Photographer, Alex Edwards visited Elms BT9 to soak in the freshers’ atmosphere at the recent sports clubs & societies event 📸🏈⚽️

https://thegownatqub.wordpress.com/2022/09/20/in-pictures-bt9s-sports-clubs-societies-event/

As ever, we are still looking for new people to join our team here at the Gown! DM us or email [email protected] to get in touch!

19/09/2022

Queen Elizabeth & QUB

https://thegownatqub.wordpress.com/2022/09/19/the-queen-and-queens/

The Gown's Photographer, Alex Edwards, writes a fitting tribute to her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II upon her funeral later today through the lens of campus history here at Queen's University Belfast

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As ever, we here at the Gown are still looking for new writers to join our team! Get in contact via DM or email [email protected]

31/08/2022

MEET THE TEAM!!🎉

Meet one of our two deputy editors Ed Ferrin . Ed joined the deputy team earlier this year, he also hosts his own podcast Ed’s Guests.

As always we’re searching for new writers! No matter what you study if you have something to say we want to publish it. There is still spaces on our editing team but we are always welcoming casual writers as well! If you’re interested send us a DM or email [email protected]

29/08/2022

(Caption)MEET THE TEAM🎉

First up: Head Editor and Sports Editor Rory Morrow.


Having spent the previous year as Deputy Editor, Rory rose to Head Editor earlier this year, coming off the back of the most successful year for The Gown Rory is excited for what awaits The Gown this academic year.

As always we are always looking for new members, if you are interested in joining the editing team or contributing our DM’s are open or email [email protected]

28/08/2022

To celebrate the Gown's return in the new academic year, we will be posting a meet the team in the following days
Get to know our talented team of new and returning editors!
Get in touch either through DM or email [email protected] if you're interested in joining! We are always looking for new writers & editors to join our growing team!
Photography credits to Alex Edwards, featuring Head Editor Rory Morrow and Joint Deputy Editors, Fleur Howe & Edward Ferrin

02/08/2022

Edward Ferrin writes a small insight into David Trimble's political career!...

http://thegownqub.com/2022/08/02/even-in-defeat-there-was-victory-david-trimbles-legacy/

Edward Ferrin writes a small insight into David Trimble’s political career!

27/07/2022

This week, we were saddened to hear of the passing of Lord David Trimble, who was instrumental in making The Good Friday Agreement a reality in 1998

16/06/2022

✅Congratulations to all final year QUB Students who received their results today! It's a fantastic achievement and something to be incredibly proud of after the challenging past few years! Well done!🎓📜

16/05/2022

The Gown's Stormont Correspondent recalls a post-election catch-up with SDLP Youth Chair, Karl Duncan. In the first of the Gown's LE23 posts, we find out from Karl his view on how the election went for his party.

http://thegownqub.com/2022/05/16/le23-looking-back-looking-forward-diary-entry-1-karl-duncan-sdlp-youth/

Tea or Coffee? A warm, sunny Monday afternoon sets the scene for the first post-election conversation with a party activist. Karl Duncan (as Chair of SDLP Youth) kindly accepted to be the first pe…

13/05/2022

Alexandra Rosbotham reviews Irish band Fontaines D.C.'s newest album "Skinty Fia"...

http://thegownqub.com/2022/05/13/review-fontaines-d-c-s-skinty-fia/

Alexandra Rosbotham reviews Irish band Fontaines D.C.’s newest album “Skinty Fia”

09/05/2022

Garrett Byrne writes on the political situation in Northern Ireland, including the failures of the GFA and the reports on the recent elections.

http://thegownqub.com/2022/05/09/the-writing-is-on-the-wall-the-good-friday-agreement-is-a-busted-flush/

Garrett Byrne writes on the political situation in Northern Ireland, discussing the Good Friday Agreement and last weeks elections.

05/05/2022

As there is no Gown Exit Poll for the Assembly Election, Edward Ferrin writes up his prediction of how the election "might" unfold tomorrow!

http://thegownqub.com/2022/05/05/predict-the-election-result/

By Edward Ferrin Chief Stormont Correspondent The election “swingometer” appeared on BBC election coverage in 1955! Voting will have finished at 10pm and usually in Great Britain, the T…

03/05/2022

Chief Stormont Correspondent Edward Ferrin gives his first article of this week's "AE22" series with an insight into the Belfast North constituency and his prediction as to who might be elected!

http://thegownqub.com/2022/05/03/constituency-to-watch-in-the-race-for-stormont-belfast-north/

Source – Visit Belfast By Edward Ferrin – Chief Stormont Correspondent. As election day draws nearer, the political parties and the candidates are gearing up for the last push to the p…

29/04/2022

David Irvine runs the rule over Boris Johnson throughout the pandemic...

http://thegownqub.com/2022/04/29/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-now/

David Irvine runs the rule over Boris Johnson throughout the pandemic

21/04/2022

Delighted to be nominated by smedias!!

11/04/2022

The Gown's Film Critic Aron reviews at the newly released Disney Plus series "Dropout" and the real story behind it!

http://thegownqub.com/2022/04/11/elizabeth-holmes-the-boss-girl-of-fraud/

The Holmes-Theranos scandal has been dramatized to become a thriller on Disney Plus. In the pass month, “The Dropout”, a series about the rise and fall of the tech start up company Theranos, droppe…

09/04/2022

Edward Ferrin highlights the memory of the 1992 General Election 30 years ago and whether it gives us an insight into the upcoming assembly election on May 5th.

http://thegownqub.com/2022/04/09/30-years-on-the-lessons-of-the-1992-general-election/

John Major led the Conservatives to a fourth consecutive election victory, with over 14,000,000 votes – this remains the largest vote tally for any single party in an election. 2022 is slight…

08/04/2022

International Affairs Editor, Eleanor Fletcher reports on the passing of the 'Don't Say Gay' bill in Florida....

http://thegownqub.com/2022/04/08/dont-say-gay-the-controversial-florida-bill-and-whats-next-in-the-debate-of-lgbt-rights/

International Affairs Editor, Eleanor Fletcher reports on the passing of the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill in Florida.

04/04/2022

Peter Donnelly writes on the international legal implication of the UK's repeal of the Human Rights Act....

http://thegownqub.com/2022/04/04/a-retreat-from-the-continental-approach-the-international-legal-implications-of-the-uk-human-rights-acts-repeal/

Peter Donnelly writes on the international legal implication of the UK’s repeal of the Human Rights Act.

29/03/2022

First-time Contributor, Murchana Kaushik, in her own sensitive style, dissects the wars within the war continuing between Russia and Ukraine. "The underlying idea reflected in all of these is the dichotomy of "us versus them". Who is considered superior juxtaposed against those deemed inferior"...

http://thegownqub.com/2022/03/29/feature-the-wars-within-the-war/

First-time Contributor, Murchana Kaushik, in her own sensitive style, dissects the wars within the war continuing between Russia and Ukraine. “The underlying idea reflected in all of these is…

28/03/2022

Deputy & Environmental Editor, Fleur Howe, reports on the detrimental and reckless gorse fires which damaged the Mourne Mountains and Cavehill...

http://thegownqub.com/2022/03/28/irresponsible-wildfires-threaten-the-fabric-of-nis-nature-scene/

Deputy & Environmental Editor, Fleur Howe, reports on the detrimental and reckless gorse fires which damaged the Mourne Mountains and Cavehill

28/03/2022

A treat for any of you suffering those Monday blues: Our Creative Writing Editor, Anna Royle contributes another must-read poem! This one is titled After School...

http://thegownqub.com/2022/03/28/after-school/

A treat for any of you suffering those Monday blues: Our Creative Writing Editor, Anna Royle contributes another must-read poem! This one is titled After School

24/03/2022

In a special piece, QUB Athletic's talented athlete and (unofficial, for now) photographer, Alex Edwards shares some of his most eye-catching snaps taken at BUCS XC and Dublin's IUAA in 2022...

http://thegownqub.com/2022/03/24/the-shifting-sand-of-cross-country/

In a special piece, QUB Athletic’s talented athlete and (unofficial, for now) photographer, Alex Edwards shares some of his most eye-catching snaps taken at BUCS XC and Dublin’s IUAA in…

24/03/2022

The Gown's Edward Ferrin draws comparison with the 1969 Stormont election to the campaign shaping up this year!

http://thegownqub.com/2022/03/24/lessons-from-1969-stormont-released-into-the-wild/

“The right messenger at the wrong time.” Terence O’Neill aimed to improve Northern Ireland economically and socially in the 1960s. This week marks the end of Stormont’s term of of…

23/03/2022

Anna Royle shares another exciting short story for the Gown!

http://thegownqub.com/2022/03/23/the-morning-after/

Anna Royle treats us with a new, short story… One Tuesday morning in December, Rachel blundered through the blue fire doors at 8:40am, her black brogues scuffed against the rough grey carpet.…

23/03/2022

The Gown's Editor, Aron MacRaghallaigh reviews the latest Batman film released in early March!

http://thegownqub.com/2022/03/23/the-batman/

Editor Aron MacRaghallaigh critiques the newly-released Batman movie. Source: IMDb In his nearly Eighty Years of Onscreen Adaptions, DC Comic’s Batman has been many things.In 1960s he was the campy…

23/03/2022

Guest Contributor, Angus Goldsmith articulates, in superbly eloquent manner, his advice for dealing with the complication of grief...

http://thegownqub.com/2022/03/23/like-learning-to-walk-again-grief-and-how-to-help-handle-it/

Guest Contributor, Angus Goldmsith articulates, in superbly eloquent manner, his advice for dealing with the complication of grief

23/03/2022

Fleur Howe, Environmental and Deputy Editor writes on the potential push for renewable energy sources as a result of the Russian-Ukraine war...

http://thegownqub.com/2022/03/23/pushback-at-putins-fossil-fuels-a-political-strategy-and-an-opening-for-renewable-energy/

Fleur Howe, Environmental and Deputy Editor writes on the potential push for renewable energy sources as a result of the Russian-Ukraine war

22/03/2022

Rory Morrow reports on the victories and defeats at the Super Saturday of Six Nations 2022....

http://thegownqub.com/2022/03/22/six-nations-2022-an-atmospheric-tournament-brimming-with-drama-deservedly-romped-by-france/

Rory Morrow reports on the victories and defeats at the Super Saturday of Six Nations 2022.

22/03/2022

Alexandra Rosbotham reviews The Florentias first headline gig at Ulster Sports Club in Belfast....

http://thegownqub.com/2022/03/22/gig-review-the-florentinas-at-ulster-sports-club/

Alexandra Rosbotham reviews The Florentias first headline gig at Ulster Sports Club in Belfast.