Does the Irish legal system protect victims of alleged rape?
Rape is not an uncommon crime. Unfortunately, it is severely underreported for various reasons Read more…
Rape is not an uncommon crime. Unfortunately, it is severely underreported for various reasons Read more…
Racial microaggressions are subtle forms of prejudice come from assumptions that are based on stereotypes. Which is why I firmly believe that in some way or the other everyone is intentionally or unintentionally racist. Read more…
The students of Stoneman Douglas High have taken to social media in a show of unity and strength to condemn the ‘condolences’ expressed to them from Trump and other lawmakers. Instead, they are demanding action on gun reform to protect them in their own schools. Read more…
With the like of Google and Facebook becoming so prominent in our everyday lives, some people now care more about their technology and social media profiles. Read more…
To make our country truly democratic, it is natural to argue that our registration system needs to come up to speed. Read more…
As students we’re constantly told that we are the future of whatever industry we’re looking to get in to and that our work should be valued, but how can we believe that when we’re also told that we may have to work for free? Read more…
Nothing can prepare you for the sudden realisation you are out on your own, in a job, earning money and answering to someone who could potentially sack you for no good reason. Read more…
Shouldn’t we be appreciating these people in our lives every day of the year and not just the one specific day just because we can write it in a pretty card and buy some flowers? Read more…
Pubs only close these two days a year and as part of Irish culture, this trend has been here for all of our lives, with this ban being lifted we are becoming more modern but at the same time it has to be asked, are we losing a part of our identity? Read more…
If parents want to protect their children from the dangers of smartphones, then they have to come to a mutual understanding with each other and educate them on the dangers that exist. Read more…
Little did I realise it is in fact what sustains an open and democratic internet, a principle which I think we take for granted every day we ‘log on’. Read more…
It’s no secret that young people are incredibly impressionable, especially young girls. With the growing dominance of social media in young people’s lives, influencers need to recognise this as they are a big part of young people’s lives. These photoshopped images have a lasting impression on young people, they see these images and perceive them as normal.
Varadkar’s comments like Gleeson’s shows his misunderstanding of the issue, his disinterest in the problem, his aloofness to lower class issues. His overall classism and elitism, as members of the Simon community and rival politicians have already pointed out. Read more…
The numbers of deaths are staggering and the government need to think of an effective way to fix this issue, in a way which isn’t so harsh Read more…
Nepotism is a very, very real concept and it’s incredibly frightening. For creatives, it’s a death wish- it prioritises potential contacts and attention over people who really love their job and have a true talent. Read more…
Just because somebody holds a different belief to you doesn’t mean that their opinion should not be considered and listened to. Read more…
David Kelly: This is nonsense No more Halloween, kids. Nowadays, people aren’t interested in what to dress up as, but what not to dress up as. A slew of articles have been released that explain Read more…
We spoke to DCU student nurses about their experiences while on placement. Read more…
Following the distribution of the HPV vaccine that left hundreds of young Irish girls suffering from chronic fatigue, sleep deprivation, headaches and many more extreme side effects, Aoife Marnell argues that the HSE are not providing us with honest information. 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…
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…
With water charges at the centre of discussions surrounding the formation of a new government, Aoibheann Diver asks if the nation is putting too much of a focus on the issue. Read more…
Travelling alone often poses many dangers, especially for women, but Sarah Magliocco explains why the risk will never prevent her satisfying her wanderlust. Read more…
With UCD students voting against rejoining the Union of Students in Ireland, Aisling McCabe explains that while there are many advantages to membership, the national body is far from perfect. Read more…
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