The “Girlification” of it All: What are the implications?
As a young person living in a mediated world, you have likely encountered terms such as “girlification,” “I’m just a girl,” “girl dinner,” and “girl math.” While these terms may…
Budget 2025: Familiar Promises, Familiar Criticisms
Last week, the government unveiled its measures for Budget 2025, dubbed “the largest social welfare package in the state’s history.” As always, the question is whether students will benefit. Among…
From UCD Fresher to First Citizen – Lord Mayor of Dublin, James Geoghegan
In our first edition of the new semester, we feature one of our own who has gone from fresher to first citizen in just 20 years. James Geoghegan was elected…
Reclaiming Reality: How Misinformation is Distorting our World
“Without facts, you can’t have truth. Without truth, you can’t have trust. Without these, we have no shared space, and democracy is a dream.” These are the words of Maria…
UCDSU Report Indicates Student Housing Crisis is Getting Worse
The UCD Students’ Union (UCDSU) accommodation report has revealed a worsening student housing crisis, with severe shortages of beds for students enrolled at UCD and other universities across Ireland. Despite…
Brat Girl Summer: Just Another ‘Girl Trend’ or Something More Revolutionary?
Girls, undo your slick back buns and wipe off your ‘no-make-up make-up look’ because it’s ‘Brat Girl Summer’ and we don’t have to look effortless anymore. Each summer, the media…
Rugby 7s: The Fast Paced Future of the Sport
A relatively young sport captured the heart of the French nation over the last week, with Les Bleus rugby 7s team, led by the ubiquitous Antoine Dupont, winning the country’s…
Still Haven’t Found What You’re Looking For? Take Up Geocaching
In the modern adult lifestyle, there are few opportunities to replicate the joy of “searching” which we so fondly remember from childhood games of hide and seek—the peeking under cars,…
UCD Athletes Set to Shine in Record Numbers at 2024 Paris Olympics
When the Olympic opening ceremony commences in Paris tonight, Ireland will be represented by its largest number of athletes since the foundation of the State. Although the build-up to this…
Ireland Bans 51-Week Student Leases: A Win for Students
In a significant development for students across Ireland, the government has introduced a ban on 51-week leases for student accommodation. This move, aimed at reducing the financial burden on students,…
Grilling Ciara Donohue | UCDSU Welfare Officer Candidate
Ciara Donohue is a third-year General Nursing student from Bray running to be your next SU Welfare Officer. She is currently the SU Mental Health Campaigns Coordinator as of January;…
The Masters Explained
Every year, the world of golf turns its gaze to Augusta Georgia, where the lush fairways and pristine greens of Augusta National Golf Club set the stage for one of…