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…
Defamation, Media, and Mental Health; What is defamation?
With the focus on men’s mental health this November, there really is no better time to consider the negative effects of online comments on mental health and the law that…
The Causes And Effects Of Negative News
A quick glance at two of the most popular Irish news websites displays how negative news is ubiquitous in the media. The Irish Times website on the 25th of January…
LawSoc and LGBTQ+ Soc Debate Representation In Media
UCD LawSoc ran it’s second collaborative debate with the LGBTQ+ Soc this week on the motion that this House regrets the portrayal of LGBT people in media. The debate saw…
Possibility of direct election for USI representatives
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) remains intact following a decision by the students of Trinity College Dublin to maintain their affiliation with the organisation. In a referendum held…
Slow grant payments causes restricted access to library for students
Library access has been restricted since last Monday for students who have not yet paid their registration fee. A number of students who contacted the paper were annoyed that, because…
Former UCD lecturer takes right to die action
A former UCD lecturer, Marie Fleming, is pursuing legal action against the state by challenging the laws around assisted suicide in Ireland. Fleming is taking the action along with her…
Mental Health Week in Full Swing
Mental health week began on Monday October 8th and will continue until Friday October 12th. Bodywhys were invited in to give a talk on eating disorders on Monday followed by…
UCD named as Sunday Times University of the Year
The Sunday Times newspaper has named University College Dublin as the University of the Year. This has been announced on the same week that UCD have dropped to 187th place…
Thrift Shopping
Miceala O’ Donavan provides an insight into thrift store shopping, sovaldi saving more than just a few euro
Fashion en Pointe
Roisin Sweeney assesses fashions involvement in ballet, and ballet’s influence on design. Last week at Lincoln Centre, designer Valentino was the guest of honour at New York City Ballet’s annual…