BackChat

Posts by Ciaran Hanvey

Editor's Foreword - Edition 1

By Ciaran Hanvey, 21 Apr 2016

Welcome to the first edition of the brand new school magazine, ‘BackChat’: run by the pupils, for the pupils. You may be thinking, ‘great another school publication like the Chronicle’, but you couldn’t be more wrong. BackChat gives a fresh, alternative view of current affairs, both inside and outside of school, and, covering five diverse categories (Arts and Entertainment, Lifestyle, Science and Technology, Sport, and News), there is something for everyone.

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US Elections: An Overview

By Ciaran Hanvey, 21 Apr 2016

January 2017 will mark a new era for American Politics. On the other hand, it will mark the end of the historic Obama Administration which began in January 2008. When the US picks a president, it is not only choosing a head of state but also a head of government and the commander-in-chief of the largest military on the planet.

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My Sport - Ravi Gurung

By Ciaran Hanvey, 21 Apr 2016

Sport is engraved into the school identity, with many pupils excelling at sport both inside and outside of school. As part of the ‘My Sport’ series, I aim to uncover sporting gems of Five Ways and interview them about their sport and how it plays a part in their lives.

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Great Sporting Upsets

By Ciaran Hanvey, 21 Apr 2016

Let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a good fairy tale story? The outstanding performances of Claudio Raneiri’s Leicester City have captivated audiences worldwide during the current Barclays Premier League season. People have even given Leicester the tag of ‘the team who saved football.’ Their performances led me to delve in to the history books to find some similarly outstanding and unthinkable performances by underdogs within the world of sport.

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