The Anti-Social Network
In the month where Facebook rebranded to ‘Meta’, infamous founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, was once again making global headlines for all the wrong reasons. Already tarnished by previous scandals,…
Facebook Rebrands as Meta Amid Growing Public Scrutiny
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced that his company is changing its name to Meta. The rebrand of Facebook comes amid increased public pressure in the wake of whistleblowing around…
Harris Announces Plans for Spiking Awareness Campaign
Following news of spiking incidents, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Simon Harris announced on the 5th of November that an awareness campaign is being planned. UCDSU has also released…
Gigs You Don’t Want to Miss!
Thumper – December 2nd – Whelans A self-described ‘noise-pop sextet, delivering bubble-gum psych through a wall of sonic death.’ Thumper just played in the Workman’s club on Halloween night and…
New TU Announced for North-West
A new technological university for the North-West region of the country will be established next year. The announcement came from the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research and Innovation,…
UCD AFC Advance To Playoff Decider
A 3-0 win in the first leg helped UCD AFC progress past Limerick side Treaty United in the league of Ireland First Division playoff semi-finals. United came to the Bowl…
UCD Get HUGE €350 Million Investment Loan
UCD has secured €350m from the European Investment Bank for major capital investment in the campus. The investment will facilitate a 25% addition to the student population, and a 50%…
UCD Sports Clubs Required to Implement Vaccination Certs
Sports clubs in UCD are now required to check the vaccination certs of all those in attendance for all indoor sporting activities and outdoor activities which require the use of…
Rumours: Stevie Nicks the Witch?
Stevie Nicks, rock icon, songwriter, feminist… and a witch? Those familiar with the singer will also be familiar with the Rumours that plagued the singer from the beginning of her…
Why We Love Horror
Having watched and re-watched most English language horror films—dating as far back as the early 2000s to as recent as Candyman— I now spend hours scouring through the internet for…
Opinion: What’s Scariest on Halloween? Culturally Appropriated Costumes
Halloween tends to be filled with good-natured tricks and delicious treats. Apart from the delightful traditions, there is a consistent political discourse that crops up on the scariest night of…
The Horror Show of Modern Music
What has happened to music and why is it so gut-wrenchingly awful? As I write this, Ed Sheeran’s Shivers sits at the top of the charts, featuring thought-provoking lyrics such…