A self-proclaimed nerd, Deputy Editor Cassie is obsessed with all things techy and digital. She studied Journalism and then Digital Technology Design and Innovation and is our go-to-girl for video content, design and home made gifs. Cassie is happiest when she’s behind a camera directing the rest of team into weird and wonderful situations (it’s in her contract that she can never appear in front). She’s passionate about social issues and empowering women and has worked with the team to develop Her Say. Cassie has a weakness for sausage rolls and tea which makes Her.ie the dream place to work.
A 33-year-old teacher from South Carolina has spoken out about the ordeal she faced when a student stole nude images from her phone. Leigh Anne Arthur told Buzzfeed that she left her phone in a classroom while she monitored the halls. “At the end of the class, the student then did approach me and said, […]
In years to come when I talk about the Ireland I grew up in, I will always recount the following story. Last year, while filming for a short series of videos about the success of the Marriage Equality campaign, I interviewed a bunch of people about how exactly the YES vote was won. So many […]
Ah don’t go, Sammy It’s been a long week for Sam Smith. The singer was the centre of a lot of intenert negativity following his Oscars speech in which he inaccurately stated he was the first openly gay man to win an Oscar. Obviously that statement was false and naturally caused upset for the reams […]
Emoji’s have become the unofficial dialect of teens and internet enthusiasts. And while most use the colourful icons to illustrate their day or add comic effect, one 12-year-old has been Fairfax, Virginia, has been charged with threatening her school after police said she posted a message on Instagram in December laden with gun, bomb and […]
Going overseas is great. Going over budget on your phone bill is not. Free public wifi is the internet god’s little gift to cash-strapped travellers and allows mobile users to easily connect, check and respond to emails, notifications and WhatsApp messages. And while we usually wouldn’t think twice about saving our data and signing on, […]
Marriage Equality is sadly still a dream in Australia. A few weeks ago the tragic incident involving the death of a British man on honeymoon brought the need for reform into the spotlight. Sadly again, it is a tragedy that has spurred one unique fight for freedom. Sydney woman Lara Ryan took to Facebook to […]
2016 is set to be a great year for Potter fans with the released of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them AND the West End spectacle Harry Potter and The Cursed Child. Then came the announcement that the script for Harry Potter and The Cursed Child was going to be released as a book, […]
The NHS has announced that they intend to build ten new “healthy towns” designed to get people to exercise more, eat healthier and be capable of living independently in older age. The towns will include more than 76,000 affordable homes. The areas will be fast-food free, will include safe green spaces, “dementia-friendly” streets and easily […]
White lies are commonplace in most workforces. “Yeah I sent that email”. “Yeah I like your hair like that?” “No, I’m not hungover”. Band while they’re usually harmless, they can on occasion lead to dire repercussions. Especially if it’s your boss lying to you. Daniel Ribacoff, author of “I Spy: How to Be Your Own […]
A university student from Nottinghamshire lost both her legs and the fingers on her left hand after an illness she suspected to be the common flu turned out to be a rare form of meningitis. Charlotte Hannibal is sharing her story to raise awareness of bacterial meningitis. According to The Independent, teenagers are the second […]
The Betrayal is a new Irish short film written, directed and shot by women. It focuses on subjects relevant to women today: domestic abuse, revenge porn and sexual identity issues. The female-driven short film from is written and directed by Kamila Dydyna, co-directed by Natasha Waugh. The LGBT thriller touches on themes such as sexual identity, […]
Ah no. Coronation Street staple Sally Dynevor has suggested that she’s ready to leave the cobbles. The actress has planned the snobby but loved Sally Webster for 30 years. The 52-year-old admits that she’s getting itchy feet and is eager to explore other roles. According to The Mirror, Sally said she loves the warm and […]