Opinion
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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Transgender uniforms will make Ireland an even more open society
Cliona Nic Dhomhnaill talks about plans to introduce transgender uniforms to schools. Read more…
Opinion
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…
Opinion
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…
Articles
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…
Opinion
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…
Opinion
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…
Articles
ManTalk: Say what you will
I’m an honest person. Well I like to think I am. I often get in trouble for saying what I want, where I want and not thinking about the consequences of it. Sometimes it’s as simple Read more…
Ilghnéitheach
Ceart nó éigeart: Éagsúlacht tuairime i dtaobh Oscar Pistorius
Tá sé ar ceann de na cásanna cúirte is cailiúla dár linne – ‘sé cás Oscar Pistorius, an lúthchleasaí parailimpeach a mharaigh a ghirseach Reeva Steenkamp, luach ar maidin ar Lá Vailintín, 2013. Ach cad Read more…
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Gafa le ceist an channabais
Níl lá dá dtéann thart, nach mbíonn scéal ar leith faoi channabas sna meáin.
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Ceist an neamhspleáchais – seans caillte nó seans glactha?
Lá mór corraitheach a bhí san 18 Meán Fómhair. Lá na cinniúna, lá air a dhéanfaí ceann de na breithiúnais ba thábhachtaí i stair na hAlban, breithiúnas a thiocfadh leis tús a chur le sraith ghníomhartha duibheagánacha ar fud na Breataine Mhóir, agus na hÉireann fiú. Read more…
Opinion
Keeping it Casual – one big wind up?
Casual dating or serious relationships? Our opinion editor Christina Allen asks which one. Read more…
Opinion
‘Labyrinth, come in’
Prior to the referendum initiated in 2012 by DCU Sinn Fein, the word ‘Labyrinth’ would have evoked an image of a 25-year-old U.K rapper responsible for hits such as Earthquake and Beneath Your Beautiful among Read more…
Opinion
Important to get students views on Labyrinth
Sean Cassidy on why he wants people to vote against having a labyrinth in secular DCU. Read more…
Opinion
When did obesity become okay?
Is it really ok for companies to encourage overweight people to love their bodies? Theresa Newman doesn’t think so. Read more…
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Do we really need to live life through our cameras?
Are we sacrificing living in the moment to capture everything on camera? Read more…
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Negative attitudes towards elections need to eliminated
Sean Cassidy reflects on how students engaged with candidates in last week’s Students’ Union elections. Read more…
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Heroic or treacherous? Perceptions of a whistleblower
Tomas O Ruanaidh on why our perceptions of, and how we portray, whistleblowers needs to change. Read more…