The Political Danger of the Online Echo Chamber
As the events of the last 18 months have demonstrated, we are living in uncertain times. We can’t seem to trust polls anymore and nobody is quite sure where it’s…
Language Lazy: Why Are the Irish So Bad at Mastering a Second Language?
Features writer Eleanor Brooks explores the lack of proper bilingualism among Irish students compared to their European counterparts. Drawing on her own Erasmus experience in Berlin she questions why exactly…
Student Removed from NUIG for Wearing Repeal Jumper during pro-choice demonstrations of Enda Kenny Visit
A group of students in NUI Galway were removed by an Garda Síochána after a demonstration calling for the repeal of the Eighth amendment earlier this week. The incident occurred…
Challenging Preconceptions of ‘Traditional’ Marriage, One Generation at a Time
Today when students hear the word ‘marriage’ we pawn it off as something which may happen way down the line. Perhaps we even shudder at the thoughts of being tied…
Students Unions Renew Drug Harm reduction Effort Ahead of Christmas Period
The use of psychoactive drugs by young people in Ireland between the ages of 15-24 is the highest in Europe. The comparative level of drug use by Irish young people…
Should We Put a Ring on It? Students Changing Views on Marriage and Tradition
In Ireland in 2015 there were 22,025 marriages recorded. This represents 4.8 weddings per thousand up from 4.5 in 2013. The average cost of a wedding in 2015 was €23,200…
‘President Trump’: The Donald Wins Whitehouse Race
In what was a bizarre 18 month campaign, Republican candidate Donald J. Trump has won the presidential election to become the next president of the United States. Before voting began…
Erasmus Freedom: “College should be about challenging yourself, like making new friends and exploring a new city or culture”
Features writer Chloe McCumiskey gives her experience and advice. Claiming that college is about change and challenging yourself, and the Erasmus is the opportunity to do both. Offering the freedom…
Erasmus Opportunity: “Take full advantage of the trips, the different classes, and all that’s offered”
Features writer Calum McKeown, a Scottish student from Strathclyde University Glasgow, gives his initial experience of his year on Erasmus in UCD. Arguing the friendships made, opportunities to travel a…
Reifreann ar Sheasamh Aontas na Mac Léinn i leith Ginmhillte le reáchtáil
Ó thús na bliana, tá feachtas á rith ag an Aontas ar son aisghair a dhéanamh ar an ochtú leasú. Thug an leasú cosc bunreachta isteach ar ghinmhilleadh trí aitheantas…
“Voting No means You are Being Pro-Choice”: Referendum Special
In a campus referendum special Politics editor Oisín MacCanna and Editor Jack Power sat down with both sides of the campaign to get their views, motivations and arguments. Hazel Nolan…
“Everyone in UCD Deserves to Be Fairly Represented”: Referendum Special
In a campus referendum special Politics editor Oisín MacCanna and Editor Jack Power sat down with both sides of the campaign to get their views, motivations and arguments. Representing the…