UCD Ad Astra Scholar Adds New Irish under-23 60m record
Studying computer science in UCD, Israel Olatunde, at the age of just 19 has burst onto the Irish athletics scene. Last week, Olatunde topped his previous under-23 60m record, setting…
New Year’s Resolutions: Time to Change Tactics
I think we’re all guilty of throwing around the phrase ‘New Year, New Me.’ That is until January fades away, alongside our proposed lifestyle changes that we swear will be…
Positives and Negatives for College Students in Recent Irish Legislation
A number of recent changes in Irish law have had an impact on college students in Ireland, with new legislation bringing both positive and negative effects for young people. Some…
Film Review: Spiderman-Far From Home – Is This The End?
It comes as no great surprise that Marvel is cranking up the multiverse to be their latest tool in their arsenal of keeping audiences entertained. Loki, Doctor Strange 2 and…
Tributes Paid to UCD Graduate Aoife Beary
On the 2nd of January 2022 former UCD student and Berkeley balcony collapse survivor, Aoife Beary passed away after suffering a stroke related to the injuries sustained on a tragic…
UCDSU And Staff Hold Vigil Against Gender-Based Violence
A vigil against gender-based violence was held on Thursday, the 20th of January in front of O’Reilly Hall on University College Dublin’s (UCD) campus. Organised by the Students’ Union and…
Minimum Unit Pricing – Where does the money go?
The new year has brought with it a noticeable change to the shelves of our supermarkets and off-licences. On January 4th minimum unit pricing came into effect for alcohol products…
UCD Hurlers Stumble in Fitzgibbon Cup Opener
The UCD hurlers face a tough task to qualify for the knockout stages of the Fitzgibbon Cup after an opening round defeat against NUIG. Dave Billings Park played out a…
Walk-in COVID-19 Booster Clinic Coming to Campus
University College Dublin and the HSE are operating a walk-in clinic for COVID-19 booster vaccinations for all students and staff this Thursday the 20th of January. The clinic will operate…
UCDSU and Staff to Hold Vigil for Ashling Murphy
President of University College Dublin (UCD), Professor Andrew Deeks, has communicated by way of the President’s Bulletin this evening that a vigil for Ashling Murphy will be held on campus…
TV Specials: Festive Edition
Christmas is fast approaching and there’s no better way to get into the holly jolly spirit than by watching a few Christmas episodes of our favourite shows. This is a…
Opinion: The Problem with Creating Christmas Classics
It is widely accepted that the late 1940s films Miracle on 34th Street and It’s a Wonderful Life, are everlasting Christmas classics which have withstood the test of time. Over…