Refugee Visa-Free Travel Suspension Raises Concern
As of July 19th, Ireland has suspended visa-free entry for those with refugee status traveling to Ireland from 20 European countries. The government makes the decision based on a move…
Webb’s First Images Capitvate the World in NASA Publication
News of the James Webb Telescope’s monumental discovery erupted through headlines on Monday as NASA announced its magnificent progress while on its mission of deep space exploration. On Tuesday the…
American Democracy on its Knees: Roe v Wade Reversed
Regardless of which state you live in, women in the United States collectively wept on 24 June. The Supreme Court stripped a civil right by a vote of 6-3 simply…
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…