Editorial: Towards a Proactive Sexual Harassment Policy on Campus
UCD are currently in the process of reviewing their Dignity and Respect policy, which includes the college’s approach to sexual harassment and assault. Today I had an article in the…
Editorial: Rebuilding a Truly Political Students’ Union
Last week the campus referendum on the abortion stance of the Students’ Union saw one of the largest voter turnouts in recent years. Nearly 20% of the student body got…
Editorial: The Confucius Centre Controversy
The editorial of a newspaper is a space and opportunity for the editor to express the opinions of the publication, generally on a pertinent topic in recent news. I feel…
Editorial: Asking the Awkward Questions, Thirty Volumes Later
Well, we’re back. The eager first years are all trying to find their way around campus, everyone is confused about their module registration, and half of UCD got trashed in…
Editorial: The “Not my Problem” problem
Just before the mid-term, UCD students took to the polls to vote in a referendum which, if successful, would have seen UCD’s Students Union re-affiliate with the Union of Students…
Use it or lose it? We would if we could
In 2013 the Irish electorate voted to retain our upper house of parliament, the Seanad, despite the coalition government’s campaign to abolish it. The referendum sparked a deal of debate,…
You Have 6 Hours to Claim Your Vote
Applications to have your name on the register of electors for the upcoming general election close today at 5pm. The register which will be used in the election comes into…
Ediorial: Don’t give them your hatred, give them your pity
Last week it was announced that a group called PEGIDA (Patriotische Europäer gegen die Islamisierung des Abendlandes) will, with the assistance of political party Identity Ireland, be launched this Saturday,…
Editorial: This is an Intervention
The decision of the British parliament on Wednesday to extend the mission of its forces in Iraq to include bombing runs in Syria is not a surprise. If you have…
Drug Decriminalisation a step Towards a Safer Future
Last week at the London School of Economics, TD Aodán Ó Ríordáin announced plans to decriminalise drugs in Ireland, and to open medically supervised injecting centres across the country. This…
Hearing Women’s Voices
Tuning into Today FM’s The Last Word one evening I was mildly startled at hearing a guest presenter’s voice. This wasn’t because the usual presenter was missing; Matt Cooper, like…
Editorial: On the Press
From time to time, I’m asked what my opinion is on the state of the press. Locally, nationally and internationally, I think it’s in need of a shakeup. And not…