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 [dropcap]N[/dropcap]o 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…
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…
It has been at the centre of shocking scandals over the past few years. Hannah Moran explains what she thinks the Catholic Church needs to do to regain the trust of its followers. Read more…
As the number of students with mental health issues reaches an alarming level, Sarah Magliocco discusses how stigma is preventing people from seeking help. Read more…
With the high profile court case between singer Kesha and producer Dr Dre capturing the attention of the public, Conor Martin explains why he thinks it’s an example of the prominent existence of rape culture. Read more…
Shauna Bowers takes a look at the growing rate of revenge porn and the consequences it can have on victims. Read more…
Leandro Pondoc asks whether or not young people have become engaged in politics in the run up to the general election. Read more…
Following recent clashes between anti-Islamic group Pegida and anti-racism protesters, Ryan McBride discusses why no group should be prevented from voicing their opinion. Read more…
With the general election only days away, Brein McGinn discusses why he is still an undecided voter. Read more…
Following the announcement of plans to introduce student loans, Sean Cassidy speaks about why students need to rally against this new scheme. Read more…
Aoibheann Diver describes how her stay in an emergency department allowed her to recognise the severity of overcrowding in hospitals Read more…
Sarah Magliocco takes a look at the growing popularity of drugs amongst young people, and discusses the importance of educating yourself before you experiment Read more…
Following the horror of the Paris attacks, Aidan Delaney asks if retaliating with more violence is really the answer. Read more…
Cliona Nic Dhomhaill talks about how modern feminism often undermines some of the struggles facing women around the world. Read more…
Laura Roddy discusses why it’s time to remove religious influence from Irish schools. Read more…
Conor Jack Martin explains why we need to separate real life expectations from the often superficial app. Read more…
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…