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The retaliation cycle keeps on spinning
Following the horror of the Paris attacks, Aidan Delaney asks if retaliating with more violence is really the answer. Read more…
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Women’s problems are so much greater than deciding what to wear
Cliona Nic Dhomhaill talks about how modern feminism often undermines some of the struggles facing women around the world. Read more…
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Catholic or otherwise, every child has the right to an equal education
Laura Roddy discusses why it’s time to remove religious influence from Irish schools. Read more…
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Is Instagram more of a complete sham?
Conor Jack Martin explains why we need to separate real life expectations from the often superficial app. Read more…
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Finally facing the reality of drug addiction
Following the announcement that the country’s first injection centre will soon open its doors, Shauna Bowers discusses how it will benefit both drug users and Irish society. Read more…
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We need to put an end to body shaming
Kayla Gaffney talks about the impact body shaming is having on the mental health of young people. Read more…
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Web Summit 2015: Where desperation and hope come alive
Is Ireland really the source of the Web Summit’s problems? Read more…
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Transgender uniforms will make Ireland an even more open society
Cliona Nic Dhomhnaill talks about plans to introduce transgender uniforms to schools. Read more…
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Sexy costumes shouldn’t be a Halloween essential
In the run up to Halloween, we are bombarded by advertisements for costume shops showcasing what feels like an extensive variation of costumes. There is, however, one stark consistency to the style of these ensembles. While Read more…
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SeaWorld – the cruelty behind the ‘entertaining’ spectacle
Imagine being forced to share an apartment with people you don’t know from different cultures for the rest of your life. You wouldn’t be allowed to leave whenever you want and food would be brought Read more…
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Should the Private Lives of Politicians stay private?
Lisa O’Donnell discusses whether or not the public put too much of a focus on the personal lives of those in power. Read more…
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The Disposable Fashion Generation is crippling the environment
Sarah Magliocco explains why we should be more ethically conscious when purchasing and disposing of clothing. Read more…
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Tattoos & Piercings: A Style Statement or Obstacle to Employment?
Rebecca Keane argues that tattoos and piercings should never be used as an excuse to dismiss employees from the workplace. Read more…
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Is Reverse Voting the Answer to Electing a More Satisfactory Government?
Ryan McBride discusses whether or not reverse voting would be a suitable alternative to our current voting system. Read more…
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Don’t reduce the value of culture for the sake of a fashion statement
Following the ban of Native American headdresses at many music festivals this summer, Lisa O’Donnell looks into the debate on cultural appropriation. Read more…
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A referendum on abortion is likely to lead to minimum change
Sean Cassidy responds to Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s recent comments that he will not commit to repealing the 8th amendment if Fine Gael return to government. Read more…
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Is Leaving Cert Maths Overvalued?
As over 50,000 students opened their Leaving Certificate results yesterday, Ryan McBride discusses why he thinks the exams put too much of an emphasis on Maths. Read more…
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You Say Goodbye, If I Say Hello
Aidan Delaney takls about the challenges men face when approaching a girl in a nightclub Read more…
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Change in the Political Status Quo is Inevitable
Leandro Pondoc discusses whether new political parties will ever overcome the power of Fine Gael and Fianna Fail. Read more…
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Out of Sight, Out of Mind?
Cliona Nic Dhomhnaill explains why she thinks the French laws in place to combat eating disorders are severely flawed. Read more…
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Let’s Keep Our Student Union A Political One
The attempt to build a more politically knowledgeable and active student body is a positive movement. Yet more often than not, it is portrayed as the opposite. This opposition is rarely based on solid argument, Read more…
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Can We Stop With The Slut Shaming?
Posing elegantly in the banquet hall of the Odd Fellows Mansion, Copenhagen, hand placed confidently on her hip and dressed in a floor length black gown, 20-year-old student Nikita Klæstrup instantly grasped the attention of Read more…
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Confessions Of A Commitment Phobe
“Ah, I just don’t like to get feelings for anyone so… when I start to – I’m gone.”
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Call your Granny for Marriage Equality
For the last few years, many students have been doing what they can to influence the outcome of the Marriage Equality referendum.
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Lads, take a leaf out of Lionel Richie’s book and say “Hello.”
The typical night out for a girl, from a guy’s point of view, may go a little something like this: