Emily Clarke

I am the senior editor for the DCU chapter of Her Campus.
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Harry Maguire gives his side of the story

Harry Maguire said he was “scared for his life” during what he thought to be a kidnapping, following him pleading not guilty for assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest, and bribery last week in Greece. Maguire was given a suspended sentence of 21 months and 10 days on Tuesday. His legal team lodged for an appeal on Wednesday, which nullified his conviction and allowed for a full retrial with a more senior courtroom. The captain and centre back for Premier League club Manchester United, o
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Identifying and treating ‘maskne’

Face coverings are becoming our new normal, we have to bring them everywhere with us to ensure we are protected from the virus. While we are protecting and taking care of ourselves, we must also take care of our skin. Acne Mechanica is acne caused by excess heat, friction or pressure on the skin. The difference between this and regular acne is what causes it. Regular acne is caused by hormones, whereas acne mechanica is due to friction. According to Very Well Health, “anything that traps heat a
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Ireland's First Tiktok House

Social media is inevitably becoming a major part of our society. While this has many downfalls, the younger generation now has a new platform and space where they can express their creative side and make content to share, some even making money from posting regularly or becoming an ‘influencer’. In South Dublin, ten social media stars have moved into a mansion known as the G.O.A.T (Greatest of All-Time) House, Ireland’s first and only TikTok house. Since their first Instagram post on Thursday, t
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Wardrobe Staples For Going Back To College

Soon we’ll be going into a hybrid of learning, with most of our lectures and seminars online and others on campus now and again. Of course, you’re going to want to be comfortable sitting at home doing some work, but you still want to get out of your loungewear now and again, especially if we’re only in college the odd time! We can easily fall into a trap of spending loads of money on a back to college wardrobe, buying separate pieces for working from home, and heading out with friends or to cla
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Workouts To Enhance Your Sex Life

It goes without saying that exercising is great for both your mental and physical health. However, it can also enhance your sex life as they can be tailored to what type of sex you enjoy and whether you are a top, bottom, or switch. Angie Coleman, a wellness coach based in Oakland, hosts a weekly series called “Sex Positive Workouts with Wellness Coach Angie”. The programme works with the dating app HER, offering classes for tops, bottoms, and switches for free. Before jumping right into the w
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The One With The launch of Revolution Beauty X Friends make-up line

Oh. My. God. A Revolution Beauty X Friends make-up line just launched and now you have a whole makeup collection to help you look like your favourite Friends character. You would be lying if you said that at some stage you were watching Friends and never once adored the girls’ style and makeup and wanted to dress like them or have their sense of style and fashion. Series one of the collection features three mini-eyeshadow palettes, three bullet lipsticks (both of which are inspired by Phoebe Bu
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Finding The Right Birth Control For You

Birth control is something almost every woman wounds up using, whether it’s for contraception, to regulate your periods, or to help your skin. Most of the time the pill is the go-to for people, however, it is not your only option. Before choosing what birth control to go on, it is important to look into each one and their possible side effects to choose the one that suits you and your body the most. According to the Health Service Executive (HSE), the combined oral contraception has an artific
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Exercise For More Comfortable Periods

It’s not a surprise to anyone that your period can make you feel awful, it has the power to make you want to curl up into bed and eat all of the chocolate you find, all while crying over cute puppies. Despite this, you should try to get up and stay active as exercising on your period has so many benefits. Exercise has both physical and mental benefits, which don’t just stop working because your period started. According to Healthline, progesterone and oestrogen hormones are at their lowest duri
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Embracing Body Positivity

This year has seen a surge in home workouts and people using lockdown to get fitter and healthier. However, not everyone has done this and that is okay. Regardless of any imperfections you may think you have it is so incredibly important to love and accept yourself for who you are. Doing this means you should embrace body positivity. In the last few years, the body positivity movement has become highly popular, teaching men and women to accept their bodies for what it is. "Your words have so m
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Carly Mahady Shares her Experience with Breast Cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and here at Her Campus, we think it is essential to promote this important topic. In Ireland, you have to get mandatory breast checks from the age of 50. However, breast cancer can affect any woman or man at any age. Carly Mahady, a 25-year-old woman from Finglas, Dublin was just 24 years old when she was diagnosed with a rare form of breast cancer, known as secretory carcinoma. This is a slow growing type of cancer that is more common in younger men and
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World’s First University for Adult Influencers

“There’s very little institutional knowledge in sex work, because of the stigma and the harassment and the decentralised nature of the community” It’s no surprise to hear that OnlyFans and similar platforms are growing bigger by the day, with more and more influencers using this as a platform to build their very own business. However, not everyone has the knowledge and experience to grow and maintain a business. Centro University, the world’s first adult influencer university, launched on Sept
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What is Brow Lamination?

Brow lamination is the newest trend in the brow industry, giving you a semi-permanent brushed up, feathery effect. The brows can also be brushed down after treatment, allowing you to manipulate the shape to your personal preference. If you often use SoapBrows or a really strong eyebrow gel, this treatment will save you a little bit of time in the mornings when you’re getting ready. Brow lamination works by giving you a brushed-up brow in which the hair is lifted from the roots up. Suzy the Bro
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Learning to Accept your Sexual Identity

Throughout our lives some of us start to have feelings for other people – whether that’s a full-blown crush, you just fancy them, you’re sexually attracted to them or you fall in love with someone. There is a whole spectrum of different sexual orientations and we can’t just simply label people as straight or gay. There is a lot more to sexuality than simply deciding if you prefer men, women, or both. For many people, the journey of accepting your sexuality can be difficult and confusing. This p
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DCU Christmas Gift Guide

It’s holiday season already and you’re probably worrying about where you can buy gifts for everyone you love. This year, more than ever, it is so important to shop local and buy from smaller Irish businesses to help support them over the holidays. Here at Her Campus we love Irish businesses and we have rounded up some of our favourites, to give you some gift ideas for absolutely anyone (yes, even those who are impossible to buy for). Help your friends and family create a calm and positive envi
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Our Favourite Female-Founded Podcasts

If you haven’t already heard, Her Campus’ very own podcast is back and better than ever! Along with our weekly articles, we will be bringing you more content every Sunday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more. Each week we will meet new members of the committee and contributors, hearing their highs and lows, current favourites and of course an update on their article. Some articles are discussed more in depth, if you prefer to listen in than read. In light of our podcast relaunch, the committee