Hip-Hop’s Toxic Culture of Abuse And What It Means For Victims
At the time of writing, UK rapper Octavian has recently become the centre of a very public and very real string of abuse accusations by his now ex-girlfriend Baby Emo.…
“Depressing” Research Suggests Renters Increasingly Unable to Purchase Housing
New research suggests Irish renters are increasingly unable to afford permanent housing. The findings also show higher percentages of income demanded for rent and just 15% are renting by choice.…
UCD To Re-Introduce ‘Yes Detriment’ Policy | Turbine
After much confusion and anxiety regarding whether University College Dublin would re-implement the already proven ‘Yes detriment policy’, Student Union President and bearer of bad news Conor Anderson confirmed the…
Harris Calls for Increase in On-Campus Activity
Third-level colleges are being advised to increase the amount of on-campus activity for first-year students due to concerns that significant numbers of students are dropping out or disengaging from courses…
Breaking: Online Teaching to Continue in Spring Trimester
The majority of teaching will continue online next trimester, University College Dublin (UCD) has announced, as the university plans to continue operating under the current government restrictions beyond the current…
Michael Byrne: Who is ‘Old Man Belfield’? | Fócas
If you’ve spent any time at University College Dublin, you’ve almost certainly seen the homeless man known affectionately by the student body as ‘Old Man Belfield’. If not, you’ve likely…
Former UCD Hockey Player Lisa Jacobs Appointed National Hockey Manager
Former University College Dublin (UCD) hockey player, Lisa Jacobs has been announced as the new Irish International Hockey manager. Hockey Ireland made the announcement in a media statement on Monday.…
SU President Anderson: “At Least 3 Other Schools” Planning Fee Non-Payment Protests
Conor Anderson, president of UCD Students’ Union (UCDSU), spoke to The College Tribune this week about the fee protests, UCD’s handling of the COVID crisis, and the difficulty of carrying…
CMO Praises Students for Reduction of COVID-19 Incidence Rate
In a recent tweet on the 5th of November, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Tony Holohan announced that those in the 19 – 24-year-old age bracket have achieved a…
Ranked: The top 5 places to get a coffee on campus.
Whether you’re a total coffee snob who scoffs at the notion of a Venti cappuccino from starbucks, or have just chugged your fourth cup of lidl brand instant coffee in…
Learning to Drive has Never Been More Difficult than Now for Young People
In normal times, (that is, the era of pre-covid), it wasn’t exactly easy for young people to get their show on the road. Nowadays, learner drivers face additional challenges such…
“Absolutely Not”: UCD’s Response to Student Calls for Reimplementation of No Disadvantage Policy | Editorial
Back in April, students and lecturers alike had their lives greatly impacted by the introduction of online learning as a result of the ongoing pandemic. It became clear that the…