Author: CV Opinion
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Living in Dublin: a luxurious cost
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The sad reality is, student accommodations have the power to do this. They take advantage of vulnerable families…
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Is the media tainting perceptions of Russian society?
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We are told that pride relating to Russian—indeed, all East European—origin is associated with toxicity and nationalism.
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Third level institutions should follow DCU by going single use plastic free
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Taking steps towards a greener college is simply a must. It’s not as if there’s some form of…
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Are students disengaged from students’ unions?
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The sad reality is that students don’t appreciate SUs anymore.
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Are vigilante paedophile hunters hidden heroes?
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Callum Lavery: vigilante groups are unjustifiable Let’s get one thing straight first – I fully support the punishment…
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Age is just a number
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I found defence inside a shell. In three years I rarely took a day off, I am lucky,…
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Are award ceremonies a place for politics?
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If they don’t speak out on important topics, they’re criticised. If they do, they face backlash. Presenter and…
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Are same-sex schools better than mixed schools?
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Same sex schools can often make it harder for people to learn how interact with the opposite gender.…
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Is Irishness enough to maintain us as a significant player in Europe?
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With the fallout from Brexit we sneer at Britain and bolster our own sense of national pride, but…
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A new beginning for a new Irish generation
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But the Government cannot be faulted for their efforts in creating a new Ireland. For young people in…
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The impact of gender-neutral bathrooms
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The idea of gender neutral bathrooms is for inclusion and equality, the idea that everybody, no matter your…
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Does the Irish legal system protect victims of alleged rape?
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Rape is not an uncommon crime. Unfortunately, it is severely underreported for various reasons
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Microaggressions: Why everybody is a little racist
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Racial microaggressions are subtle forms of prejudice come from assumptions that are based on stereotypes. Which is why…
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The fight for gun control
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The students of Stoneman Douglas High have taken to social media in a show of unity and strength…
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Can we keep up with how fast technology is evolving ?
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With the like of Google and Facebook becoming so prominent in our everyday lives, some people now care…
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The fight to vote
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To make our country truly democratic, it is natural to argue that our registration system needs to come…
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The expense of experience for students
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As students we’re constantly told that we are the future of whatever industry we’re looking to get in…
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Does university prepare students for life after college?
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Nothing can prepare you for the sudden realisation you are out on your own, in a job, earning…
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What’s the real meaning of Valentine’s Day?
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Shouldn’t we be appreciating these people in our lives every day of the year and not just the…
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Paedophile hunters; unprofessionals or unsung heroes?
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For as long as the internet and chat rooms have existed, so have predators who have utilised it…
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The Good Friday ban, a modern approach or a loss of identity?
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Pubs only close these two days a year and as part of Irish culture, this trend has been…
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Prohibition is not the answer to digital harassment
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If parents want to protect their children from the dangers of smartphones, then they have to come to…
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Net neutrality vitally needed to keep the internet democratic
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Little did I realise it is in fact what sustains an open and democratic internet, a principle which…
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The road to eradication of drink driving
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The RSA and An Garda Síochána launched their annual Christmas and New Year’s Road Safety campaign last week…