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The Olympics’ excitement continued into August and September as the Paralympic Games took centre stage in the vibrant city of Paris. Among the athletes proudly representing Ireland were four remarkable…
As incoming stage 1 undergraduates will be well aware, the Leaving Certificate is brutal. It is an archaic system that pits students head to head so that they can fight…
Over the last year, the public perception of safety in Dublin has drastically deteriorated, with many residents now believing that they are living in an apocalyptic movie. Pressure has been…
The UCD Students’ Union (UCDSU) accommodation report has revealed a worsening student housing crisis, with severe shortages of beds for students enrolled at UCD and other universities across Ireland. Despite…
Girls, undo your slick back buns and wipe off your ‘no-make-up make-up look’ because it’s ‘Brat Girl Summer’ and we don’t have to look effortless anymore. Each summer, the media…
A relatively young sport captured the heart of the French nation over the last week, with Les Bleus rugby 7s team, led by the ubiquitous Antoine Dupont, winning the country’s…
In the modern adult lifestyle, there are few opportunities to replicate the joy of “searching” which we so fondly remember from childhood games of hide and seek—the peeking under cars,…
University College Dublin (UCD) has made a significant leap in this year’s QS World University Rankings, rising 45 places to be ranked 126th globally. This impressive jump places UCD ahead…
When the Olympic opening ceremony commences in Paris tonight, Ireland will be represented by its largest number of athletes since the foundation of the State. Although the build-up to this…
In a significant development for students across Ireland, the government has introduced a ban on 51-week leases for student accommodation. This move, aimed at reducing the financial burden on students,…
Ciara Donohue is a third-year General Nursing student from Bray running to be your next SU Welfare Officer. She is currently the SU Mental Health Campaigns Coordinator as of January;…
Every year, the world of golf turns its gaze to Augusta Georgia, where the lush fairways and pristine greens of Augusta National Golf Club set the stage for one of…