Glitter on Her Lids, a Twinkle in Her Eyes
The Christmas party season is upon us and nothing quite says ‘party’ like a bit (or a lot,in my case) of glitter. Fashion and beauty writer Ray Cunningham has put…
Light on Concrete: Drawsoc go from Strength to Strength
Image courtesy of UCD Drawsoc In UCD for many years, it was difficult for those interested in the arts to find something for them. Many people would walk up to…
Party Season
Once you finish your last exam, the party season has begun. Clare Creegan plans ahead with some inspiration for the outfits to sustain you through the nights to New Years…
Euros, Olympics, & All-Ireland – The Best Opportunities for Summer 2016
Sports sponsorship gives brands the exposure and positivity that very few properties within the Irish market can achieve. Research from the recent Rugby World Cup 2015 has shown that 90%…
Editorial: This is an Intervention
The decision of the British parliament on Wednesday to extend the mission of its forces in Iraq to include bombing runs in Syria is not a surprise. If you have…
Review: Eirtakon 2015
Niamh Crosbie reviews Eirtakon, which took place over the weekend of November 13th 2015. One of Dublin’s most iconic venues was taken over by colour and excitement on the weekend…
Drug Decriminalisation a step Towards a Safer Future
Last week at the London School of Economics, TD Aodán Ó Ríordáin announced plans to decriminalise drugs in Ireland, and to open medically supervised injecting centres across the country. This…
Hearing Women’s Voices
Tuning into Today FM’s The Last Word one evening I was mildly startled at hearing a guest presenter’s voice. This wasn’t because the usual presenter was missing; Matt Cooper, like…
Late Night Study Kicks Off
Reading week will move into fifth gear this evening as UCDSU prepare to throw open the doors to their late night study area in the Student Centre’s Astra Hall this…
Kevin O’Reilly talks to Rhos Horan of Raglans about the easy-going band’s upward trajectory and success.
Having met through a collection of different bands and through school Ste, Conn, Rhos and Dan came together to make some “good music” and that’s certainly what they did. Drawing…
US Race Relations Campus Protests Shows Up Lack of Irish Student Mobilisation
The United States has been witness to an outbreak of student protests across college campuses over the charged issue of race relations. Student activism is not a recent phenomenon in…
New map shows renting hotspots
The highs and lows of Dublin’s rental crisis have, for the first time, been mapped out. The new map, which was published last week by the UCD School of Geography…