Eating Disorders and the Dangers of Society Linking Your Worth to Your Weight
January has become a month known for its almost slavish loyalty to the “new year, new me” regime peddled by a large portion of our media. January is a month…
6 Nations Preview: Solid Defence Key to Strong Six Nations Showing for Ireland
With the Six Nations back on February 4th, sports editor Conor Lynott tries to predict the final table of this year’s instalment of the Six Nations, which sees the addition…
UCD GAA 2016/17 Season So Far Fails to Impress, But Sigerson Campaign Hopes Still Alive
For the senior men’s football team, the first half of the season can be considered largely disappointing. Led by former ‘All Star’ footballer of the year Jack McCaffrey UCD finished…
Looking Ahead for UCD AFC: Lessons of Last Year’s Heartbreak Should Steel Students for Renewed Promotion Drive in 2017
UCD kicked off their preparations for the 2017 League of Ireland season with an underwhelming pre-season 4-1 loss away to Shamrock Rovers, with 3 goals from the Tallaght side in…
Plans for €14 Million Investment in UCD Sports Facilities and New Running Track Scrapped
The college has abandoned plans for a €14 million development of sporting facilities on campus. The plans included a new 400 meter running track, a refurbishment of the existing Sports…
Trinity News Apologise Over Plagiarism of UCD Student Newspapers
Trinity News has made an apology to both the College Tribune and the University Observer over instances of plagiarism. The Trinity paper was accused of plagiarising several news stories relating…
Planned Private Staff ‘University Club’ and Restaurant “Number One” Priority for President Deeks
The planned University Club will provide fine dining and a formal bar reception for staff, alumni, and visiting guests, although students will not be given access. Other priorities include a…
President Deeks Travels to Meet Chinese Vice Minister of Education over Confucius Centre “Progress”
UCD President Andrew Deeks last month met the Chinese vice minister for Education Hao Ping in China, and reportedly discussed “the progress of the construction project” on the UCD campus.…
Yes4Neutral side lodged Complaints over SU “Inaccurate Information” during Abortion referendum
The Yes 4 Neutral side in the recent campus referendum on abortion submitted several complaints over “inaccurate” information put out by the UCD Students’ Union during the campaign. The Yes…
President Deeks Considering a Campus Referendum on Latin in UCD Degree Ceremonies
UCD President Andrew Deeks is considering putting the issue of whether to remove Latin from college degrees and conferring ceremonies to a campus referendum. Today at a meeting of the…
Editorial: Towards a Proactive Sexual Harassment Policy on Campus
UCD are currently in the process of reviewing their Dignity and Respect policy, which includes the college’s approach to sexual harassment and assault. Today I had an article in the…
Fairytale NYC Debut for UFC as Conor McGregor is Crowned Lightweight Champion
On November 12, the UFC debuted at New York City’s Madison Square Garden – the “Mecca” of combat sports – with UFC 205, quite possibly the finest fight card in…