The End of an Era – Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96
Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Thursday afternoon at her Balmoral Estate in the Scottish Highlands. Aged 96, she was Britain’s longest serving monarch, with her reign spanning over eight…
UCDSU Introduces Digs Drive to Support Students During Housing Crisis
On 22nd August, the UCDSU launched the Digs Drive asking homeowners that are close to UCD or on a good transport route, to offer rooms to UCD students. The purpose…
The Race to be UK’s Next Prime Minister – Why Irish People Should Care
The controversial Boris Johnson will finally relinquish his position as the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister at the beginning of September. The news, which came after several high-ranking members of Johnson’s…
New Bill to Amend Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking Laws
Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, announces government approval to publish the General Scheme of Criminal Justice (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2022. The Bill forms part of McEntee’s third…
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…