Colourful and vibrant Diwali celebration by Queen’s University South Asian Students’ Society

On November 9, Queen’s University South Asian Students’ Society organised an event to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, in the Mandela Hall. In India, Diwali is one of the most widely celebrated festivals, representing the triumph of good over evil and the ascendance of light over darkness. Similar to the reason for the celebration of Christmas, it is observed with the same excitement.

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Ten Independent Businesses for Students to Check Out

December 3 will mark Small Business Saturday, a day for people to support their local independent businesses. Belfast’s student population covers a huge area of the city and has to potential to really help their small business neighbour in these hard times. From Stranmillis to Ormeau to Botanic, The Scoop has compiled a list of 10 independent businesses students should check out.

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