CeleBRAYtions: First Person with Down Syndrome Elected to an Irish Political Party
At the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis, Fintan Bray made history as the first person with Down syndrome to be elected to a senior position in an Irish political party. The…
Not on a Student Budget: Government Fails to Address Key Issue
Budget Day, always one of unparalleled importance within the Irish political calendar, although this year’s budget will endure a heightened sense of meaning. No matter what path the Minister for…
Honouring the Contract: Kanye West to Continue with Adidas and Gap Partnerships
Kanye West told Bloomberg writer, Kim Bhashin, on Monday that he will not exit his corporate partnership contracts with Adidas and Gap. He intends to honour his obligations until they…
Tallaght Murders: October Date for DPP Following Psychological Assessment
The 24-year-old man charged with the murders of his three siblings in Tallaght was remanded in Cloverhill prison following a psychological assessment ordered by a late sitting of the District…
The Sports Expo: Competitive and Casual
From volleyball taekwondo, the return of the UCD Sports Expo brings with it the opportunity for students to explore the diverse sporting options available on campus. I could use this…
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…