Protecting the Rights of Student Nurses as Students
It is an undeniable fact that student nurses in this country are being exploited, especially evident now, in the midst of a pandemic. However, while there have been mass calls…
Five Uncontested Races, Three Run for UCDSU President
Just eight candidates have been successfully nominated as candidates in the UCDSU Executive Elections. Three candidates are campaigning for the Presidency and the remaining sabbatical elections will be uncontested races.…
Evictions and Garda Raids at Aparto Beckett House
Five students have been evicted from Aparto Beckett House student residence following alleged breaches of COVID-19 regulations over the past week, with students labelling Aparto’s handling of the situation as…
Uni Graduates’ Seanad Voting Rights Challenged at High Court
A High Court challenge to the system of eligibility for University graduates to vote in Seanad elections has been brought by Tomás Henegan, University of Limerick (UL) graduate. He claims…
Coyle Receives 2 Week Campaigning Ban for Regulations Breach
Liam Coyle, a candidate for UCDSU President, has received a 2-week campaigning ban for an incident related to his breach of the election regulations of the Executive Elections by using…
NUIG Students Breaching COVID Rules Face 2000-word Essays
Students found to be in breach of COVID-19 regulations at NUI Galway have been tasked with an unusual form of punishment. Instead of facing traditional formal disciplinary actions, administration is…
‘VSN’ To Release Star Studded Charity Mixtape
VSN is a DJ and producer collective from Galway, Ireland managed by Cóilí Collins (Shampain). The collective put on famed events across Galway, which has turned the student filled city…
The Way Students Treated During the Pandemic “Unforgivable” | Rose Conway-Walsh
Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Higher and Further Education, Innovation and Science, Rose Conway-Walsh conducted a survey on the impact of online learning on students’ mental health. The results flag what…
UCD Increase Security Due To Multiple Garda Calls To Belfield
Since the implementation of Level 5 restrictions at the end of December, there have been 21 instances of members of the public breaking guidelines by meeting up in groups to…
Choice Music Prize Preview
Our music editor Tadhg Williams takes a look at the nominees and the judges ahead of the announcement of the 2020 Irish Album of the Year tomorrow and predicts an…
Student Street Party Prompts Major Backlash From Govt & IUA
On the evening of March 2nd, residents of College Court, Limerick, engaged in a street party which led to 3 arrests and up to 50 fines dished out for non-compliance…
Lockdown Counter-Protest over Zoom Just People Guessing What Might Be Going On | Turbine
“Absolutely disgraceful,” one woman said, not referring to anything specific about the protest. There were nods of agreement. Last Friday at 2pm, a group of counter-protesters gathered on a zoom…