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Defiance against student loans must be heard
Following the announcement of plans to introduce student loans, Sean Cassidy speaks about why students need to rally against this new scheme. Read more…
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An insight view – My night in an overcrowded emergency room
Aoibheann Diver describes how her stay in an emergency department allowed her to recognise the severity of overcrowding in hospitals Read more…
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2C-B and Ireland’s party drug culture
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…
Opinion
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…
Opinion
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…
Opinion
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…
Opinion
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…
Opinion
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…
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…
Opinion
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…
Opinion
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…
Opinion
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…
Opinion
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…
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…
Opinion
You Say Goodbye, If I Say Hello
Aidan Delaney takls about the challenges men face when approaching a girl in a nightclub Read more…
Opinion
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…
Opinion
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…
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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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