Consent classes in University College Dublin (UCD) have been cancelled due to a lack of interest but this does not mean that the classes are not absolutely vital for students. Emily Crowley discusses. Read more…
Lucy Mangan looks into mental health services provided by primary and secondary schools, arguing that there are not enough resources available for those seeking help. Read more…
Following the incorporation of St Patrick’s College, Mater Dei Institute of Education and Church of Ireland College of Education with DCU, Bríon Hoban discusses the aftermath of the incorporation from a St. Pat’s perspective. Read more…
The nurses and midwives of Ireland plan industrial action on the seventh of March after the HSE failed to agree terms with the INMO regarding a dispute over working conditions Read more…
Following the approval of legislation allowing for the introduction of safe injection centres in Ireland, opinion editor Shirley Donlon discusses the benefit of the incentive. Read more…
Amy Lawlor discusses how far we have come with women in education and stresses the importance of appreciating our opportunities to learn in a safe environment. Read more…
Andrew Ralph discusses DCU’s new title as Ireland’s first university of sanctuary and stresses the individual effort needed to help to combat the refugee crisis. Read more…
Lucy Mangan argues that although feminism has advanced in society in recent years, perhaps is has taken a turn for the worst in its aim to promote the equal rights of both men and women.
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Donald Trump’s first week in office signified the beginning of an era best described as an era of horror, writes Brion Hoban Read more…
Enda Coll looks into political correctness and discusses how the new US president, Donald Trump, will affect the people of the US. Read more…
The amount of students taking a gap year before college is increasing and taking the year out seems to be becoming very successful, writes Emily Crowley.
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Michelle Martin discusses the younger generation’s involvement in politics in recent years from BREXIT to the US Presidential Election and the Repeal the Eighth campaign. Read more…
Ciara Del Grosso bates discusses the recent deactivation of Twitter accounts in an attempt to combat hate speech. Read more…
Following the broadcast of author Louise O’Neill’s documentary ‘Asking for it’, opinion editor Shirley Donlon discusses the definition of consent and why it is so important to understand it. Read more…
The excessive use of fire drills in universities is making students less reactive to actual fires, writes Laura Horan. Read more…
In a year so focused on repealing the Eighth Amendment, Bronwyn O’Neill believes that Fine Gael leader, Enda Kenny, is prioritising the issue of porn instead. Read more…
An increase in the price of cigarettes will not be enough to stop students smoking, writes Emily Crowley. Read more…
With almost 10,000 leaving certificate exam appeals this year, Opinion Editor Shirley Donlon looks into the difference between leaving certificate education and university education, and argues that perhaps a change is necessary. Read more…
Does joining clubs and societies distract from the academic side of education at University or do they add an extra dimension to the average college experience? Opinion’s editor Shirley Donlon discusses the matter. Read more…
Irish people are finally opening up to the reality of the year 1916 and remembering our lost generation, writes Andrew Ralph.
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Following the release of The Repeal Project’s video ‘We Face This Land’ expressing strong views regarding the possible repeal of the 8th amendment, Andrew Ralph expresses his views on the controversial matter of abortion in Ireland and the limited services available to the women of our country. Read more…
The struggle to secure student accommodation is becoming more difficult every year. Conor Hawkins asks if Ireland should follow Europe’s lead by using shipping containers as housing. Read more…
With some companies now introducing period leave for female employees, Shauna Bowers explains why she thinks the allowance is unnecessary. Read more…
Sonja Sjogren speaks about why people need to start taking the consequences of climate change more seriously. Read more…
With crisis talks in place to resolve the refugee crisis, Lisa O’Donnell discusses why Europe cannot turn its back on migrants. Read more…