‘Tis the Season to Celebrate: A guide to Dublin’s Christmas Activities and Events
The semester is coming to a close, with exams and assignments looming over the relief of the Christmas break. Amidst all the chaos it is important to take a break…
The Wonderful Warhol at the Hugh Lane Gallery
You would not be mistaken in thinking that an exhibit about Marilyn Monroe herself was coming to Dublin. Over sixty years after her death, her iconic image adorns the sides…
Ag streachailt le Bronntanais Nollag a aimsiú?
Ag streachailt le Bronntanais Nollag a aimsiú? Mise freisin! Ach ná bí buartha, tá liosta agam daoibh de na siopaí is fearr ar féidir leat táirgí Gaeilge áille a cheannach…
The EU’s Battle Against Greenwashing
Climate change is, pardon the pun, the hot topic of our time. This summer was Europe’s hottest on record, with temperatures in parts of Europe regularly exceeding 40 degrees Celsius.…
€434 Million fund to build student accommodation announced by Minister Simon Harris
A €434 million fund was announced to fund the construction of more than 2,700 student accommodation units by Minister Simon Harris. “Everyone in Ireland knows that there has been a…
The One with All the Selfies: Review of ‘The Friends Experience’
During its decade-long run, Friends embedded itself into our cultural psyche in a way that few television shows have managed before or since. It is a sign of its enduring…
David McWilliams Receives UCD L&H James Joyce Award
UCD’s Literary and Historical Society welcomed economist, writer, and podcaster David McWilliams to UCD to receive the James Joyce Award last month. Upon receipt of the award, McWilliams joins a…
Shake It Off or Shake It Up? Taylor Swift and the Music Industry
Few artists have ever achieved the status (or should I say Reputation) currently held by Taylor Swift. Her success is, quite simply, difficult to describe, but this is me trying.…
Twisted, Torturous, and Thrilling: Saltburn Review
“Saltburn” takes time to lay out a detailed foundation rather than diving into the wicked shocks and thrills, but when it does, it goes headfirst with no end. This obscene…
New free shuttle bus between Smurfit and Belfield Campus announced by UCD
On November 1st, University College Dublin (UCD) and UCD’s Students’ Union (UCDSU) formally announced the return of the free Smurfit to Belfield shuttle bus service. This comes as the product…
An Interview with the Fabulous Pharmacist
Hallowe’en is over – it is officially winter. The clocks have gone back, the temperatures have dropped, and flu season is on the horizon. For many students, the end of…
What Does UCDSU Do Anyway? An Interview with Sarah McGrath, UCDSU Education Officer
The Students’ Union is facing an engagement issue. The disconnect between UCD students and their student representatives has resulted in student apathy, poor voter turnout, and in 2021, a vote…