Watching Ourselves: What Does Reality TV Say About Us?
I’ve never been a fan of reality TV. Yet, reality TV, for better or worse, has always intrigued me. To me, it is merely a distorted mirror of society, showing…
Avoiding The News: Self-Preservation or Complacency?
After waking up to my famously loud and obnoxious alarm clock, I rolled over in my bed and immediately picked up my phone. The glaring blue light hit my eyes…
So, What Now?
From master’s degrees to gap years, here’s how UCD students navigate what’s next. Facing post-graduate life as an English and French student, I’m struck by the anxiety that so many…
‘It’s Greed, Not Inflation’: Students Protest UCD Rent Prices
This Wednesday, the UCD Students’ Union held a rally protesting the high cost of campus accommodation. As executive elections approach, the current SU team is wrapping up its term by…
“We Need to Fight”: Tia Cullen’s Vision for a Stronger SU
Tia Cullen isn’t new to the Students’ Union and is not new to student hardship either. A general nursing student, SU Education Officer, and long-time class rep, she says her…
Saskia McCormack-Eiffe Wants to Make the SU Visible — But Is That Enough?
When we sat down (virtually) with Saskia McCormack-Eiffe, she was calm, chatty, and clearly campaign-seasoned. She’s been involved in youth activism for a decade and has held more SU and…
New UO Election Poll Reveals Editors’ Inability to Use Canva
In a groundbreaking attempt to combine visual chaos with statistical irrelevance, the University Observer has released a “poll” of this year’s UCDSU election results—proving once and for all that Canva…
Left in the Dark: Students Struggle with Delayed Grades and Lack of Feedback
Students are growing increasingly frustrated with delays in receiving their exam results and coursework grades, with many reporting knock-on effects on their academic performance and well-being. A recent survey conducted…
USI Membership: What Does it Mean, and Why Should We Care?
For over three decades, UCDSU has had a turbulent relationship with the Union of Students in Ireland (USI). We’ve joined, left, rejoined, and left again. Now, in 2025, we’re once…
Why the EU Must Remain a Force for Democracy and Peace Against the Darkening Sphere of Global Politics
We were the generation reared on promises of progress. Dreams of peace and equality padded our pillows as we slept. We believed in the possibility of a world of harmony…
Renovations and Revelations: RTÉ’s Push Towards Relevance
RTÉ, the staple of every Irish household, presents a new lineup of shows and movies that will ignite interest in your grandparents’ generation and a new, younger audience. Two recent…
Wheatless Wanderings: A Gluten-Free Trip to Tralee
As someone who adheres to a mostly gluten-free diet–and not by choice – I don’t typically focus on food when I travel. The options usually aren’t a destination for me,…