Author: CV Opinion
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Freedom of speech for public figures on college campuses
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The question of controversial figures being permitted to speak on college campuses has continued cropping up as society…
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The importance of public intellectuals
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In a society where one of the world’s most powerful leaders is an egotistical narcissist, the importance of…
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Dublin public transport must be addressed
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What makes a city? Some may argue that if a larger town has a cathedral, it’s a city.…
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Is a second chance one too many?
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Do the public forgive celebrities for the crimes they have committed, or do they simply forget?
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Picking the right side in identity politics
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Don Lemon, a celebrated news anchor from CNN, has called for a halt of the demonization of people…
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Discrimination will not win an election
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A wealthy man making cheap shots at a minority group and reigniting hatred from the past does nothing…
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The incorrect use of power
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The incidents that occurred at the Accounting and Finance AGM at the beginning of this semester disappointed students and…
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Keep your hands off my chick lit
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The literary ladies have their own share of representation issues.
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How impactful are body positive magazine covers?
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Following the controversial Cosmopolitan magazine cover featuring plus-sized model Tess Holliday, Clara Kelly and Orla Dwyer discuss whether…
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The dangers of unprofessional tweeting
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When someone says something they regret or says something the wrong way, it can be quickly explained to…
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We need free sanitary products, period
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Public bathrooms are nobody’s favourite ally when it comes to hygiene. However, despite the assortment of germs usually…
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Are we politically distracted?
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It can be easy to get caught up in the jokes and memes and forget that a serious…
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Will your reusable straw really save the turtles?
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As global warming increases, so does attention to the issue of climate change. Although, when things are this…
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Miggeldy or the highway?
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Essentially, it appears to me that what most people want is a decent, honourable person. At least in…
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The importance of saying yes
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Saying yes to things can feel like an insurmountable challenge when you are overwhelmed, but there is no…
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Leave my culchie accent alone
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Moving up to the big smoke from a rural area can be a whole new world for a…
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I am woman, hear me roar
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Throughout history, society has frowned upon the angry woman. Women have always been encouraged to keep a stiff…
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Why we still use Facebook
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There are ways that we can protect our data on Facebook to a certain extent, by disclosing as…
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Should 16-year-olds be politically involved?
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Young people however, are inexperienced, in both academia and life. Forget secondary school students, most college students barely…
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The mixed martial arts misconception
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For so many, MMA is an outlet. From many kids in low-income areas, to those who have used…
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Abstaining from United Ireland vote should have been an option
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If the recent DCU referendum on a United Ireland was absolutely necessary, the option to abstain should have…
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The Repeal movement’s biggest challenge
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This begs the question; is the pro-choice side depending too much on young people to secure the vote?