The Student Urge to Travel in the Age of COVID
Travelling is a major part of being young, let alone life as a student. Yet with restrictions and life as we know it today making that essential part of life…
Minimum Unit Pricing, Minimum Government Effort
On the 4th of January, this year minimum alcohol pricing was brought into effect in Ireland. Commonly called Minimum Unit Pricing, this type of legislation sets a base price that…
In a Toxic Relationship with the Government for a Rip-Off Student Lifestyle
So it’s 2022 and we’ve all come a long way; mentally, physically, for some even spiritually. We’ve made do with the cards we’ve been dealt with, some of us have…
Our Silence is Hurting Our Women
“How much longer will we see the terms ‘femicide’ and ‘gender violence’ in headlines before we forget again?” In 1996, at the UN’s Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, it…
School’s Out on Gender-Segregation
As I grew up I used to hate being told that my school years ‘would be the best of my life.’ It’s a depressing and even terrifying phrase for a…
UCD’s Film Society: Keeping Us Entertained!
With the latest government restrictions in place leaving students with less options for activities on campus, UCD’s Filmsoc is one of the societies here on campus that are providing opportunities…
Positives and Negatives for College Students in Recent Irish Legislation
A number of recent changes in Irish law have had an impact on college students in Ireland, with new legislation bringing both positive and negative effects for young people. Some…
Minimum Unit Pricing – Where does the money go?
The new year has brought with it a noticeable change to the shelves of our supermarkets and off-licences. On January 4th minimum unit pricing came into effect for alcohol products…
Eolaire Nollag Éireannach
Tá saoire na Nollag ag druidim linn, buíochas mór le Dia, agus má tá aon éinne agabhse cosúil lomsa, ní bheadh bronntanas amháin ceannaithe agaibh go fóill. Bhuel a chairde,…
Love Ireland, Hate UCD | An International’s Dilemma
Last summer, when I was back home in New Jersey and fending for myself at a family barbeque, I struck up a conversation with a friend of ours. He’s just…
Christmas Spending Boost Gives Hope After Difficult Year for Retail
Most people’s first thoughts when it comes to the Christmas season are of the presents, food, music, and time spent with family. However, lost amongst the many upsides of the…
UCD Professor William Gallagher Wins SFI Award
The Science Foundation of Ireland (SFI) announced its 2021 award winners at the annual SFI Science Summit last month. This year, Professor William Gallagher from the UCD School of Biomolecular…