In Pursuit of the J1 American Dream in the midst of an American Nightmare
The J1 exchange visitor visa has been a staple of Irish youth culture since 1966. As global uproar about the recent Uvalde gun massacre continues, is it any wonder why…
Rising Prices? All You Need to Know About Inflation
A few weeks ago, a friend and I were getting a Boojum. I recall that, prior to the pandemic, student deals were €6.50, and they are now €8.50. I then…
The Search for a New UCD President
UCD has to appoint a new President after the previous incumbent left us prematurely to take up a position in Australia. This is a good moment to reflect on what…
Tierney Was a Bit of a Fascist. What (If Anything) Should We Do About It?
It would be difficult to understate Michael Tierney’s contributions to Irish higher education, and to UCD in particular. Born and raised in rural Galway, Tierney understood how critical affordable and…
UCD – The Epitome of Concrete Jungle
UCD. We love it. We hate it. It is the central hub to our sort-of-adult-but-still-pretty-clueless lives, and yet, it feels as though it is trying to push us away with…
You Don’t Snooze? You Lose! – Sleep and its applications for exams
Summer exams are here: the period when people study with all their might to achieve the best results they can. But often, students sacrifice sleep to gain an extra couple…
Ní Neart: Cúlra agus Cultúr Chearta Teanga i dTuaisceart Éireann
Lasfar Halla Chathair Bhéalfeirste faoi sholas dearg ar an 21 Bealtaine, agus, cosúil le aon uair eile a mbeadh dath difriúil ar shoilse foirgnimh dá leithéid, beidh teachtaireacht le sonrú…
Constitutional Amendments: How Far We’ve Come and How Much Further We Have to Go
The last decade has seen some seminal changes in the Irish Constitution, shaping the future of life in Ireland and the experience of Irish youth. After looking at how far…
Netflix and Chill…the End of an Era???
Over the course of the last decade, the name Netflix has become synonymous with film and TV. The platform has completely transformed the way we consume visual media, releasing some…
Ireland’s Summer Tourism Industry: Is it back?
A thou-shalt-not-be-named event began two years ago which has greatly limited people’s opportunity to travel. As a result, the global tourism industry has been on its knees. This summer, however,…
The Gentrification of UCD
“It is clear to see how UCD is fast becoming a place less welcoming to a certain cohort of students” UCD is Ireland’s biggest university, with over 32,000 students. Given…
Lowering Speed Limits: It Saves Lives Now and Our Planet Later
In 2020, the European Environment Agency (EEA) published a report in which it considered whether lower speed limits on motorways could reduce fuel consumption and pollutant emissions. This article suggests…