Wheatless Wanderings: A Gluten-Free Trip to Tralee
As someone who adheres to a mostly gluten-free diet–and not by choice – I don’t typically focus on food when I travel. The options usually aren’t a destination for me,…
Kiss of Defiance: The History and Power of Red Lipstick
Dita Von Teese, a Burlesque superstar and red lipstick savant, once said, ‘Heels and lipstick will put the fear of God into people.’ No truer words have been spoken. From…
Interview: Daniel Wiffen on Olympic Success and Receiving the UCD James Joyce Award
Mark Cullen sat down with Olympic gold medalist Daniel Wiffen to discuss his record-breaking achievements, the honour of receiving the UCD James Joyce Award, and his journey in elite swimming.…
Athens Letter: December in the Ancient City, American Qualms
A reasonable €42 for the Uber from the airport to the Airbnb, conjured minutes after discovering that the railway workers were on strike—good on them. It was already late in…
Lives Written Off: UCDVO’s Uganda Partner Subjected to USAID Freeze
This article was written on February 18th, 2025. Current affairs have likely evolved since the time of publication; please seek relevant information on the matter. “We are rooting out waste.…
Basements, Beats, and the Battle for Space: A Review of ‘Placeholder’
The economic viability of art has been a subject of scrutiny for centuries. The complexity of balancing creative spaces and basic necessities like housing is central to the debate being…
“Ghost Buses” & Route Cuts: UCD Students Face Transport Woes, But is There a Solution?
Public transport has emerged as a defining issue for UCD students in 2025, with two significant concerns taking centre stage: the discontinuation of the 145 bus route and ongoing reliability…
STRAVA or it Didn’t Happen: How Running Became the Ultimate Social Currency
Running has long been considered one of the simplest, most accessible forms of exercise. But in recent years, it has evolved into something far more complicated: a social performance, a…
Built to Last: “The Brutalist” Review
The parade of musician biopics, live-action remakes, and book adaptations flowing in and out of cinemas makes the film scene feel as stale as meal-prepped pasta on Friday afternoon. However,…
‘What, Like It’s Hard?’ Overcoming Lawyer Stereotypes to Shape the Future of our Legal Profession
As a law student — and a UCD one — it’s hard to ignore how lawyers are portrayed in the media. To be honest, it’s probably one of the reasons…
From National Pride to Global Concern: Boeing’s Troubled Reign in U.S. Aviation
Many with an association to or background with the Seattle, Washington area will hold a complicated relationship with the many technologically advantageous corporations and innovations the region has produced. Starbucks,…
Purpose is Made: A Reflection on Human Ambition
A concept I have recently been struggling to grasp is human existence and the purpose of being alive. A crop of questions keep me troubled: why do I care about…