Editorial: The Confucius Centre Controversy
The editorial of a newspaper is a space and opportunity for the editor to express the opinions of the publication, generally on a pertinent…
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Editorial: Asking the Awkward Questions, Thirty Volumes Later
Well, we’re back. The eager first years are all trying to find their way around campus, everyone is confused about their module registration,…
Editorial: The “Not my Problem” problem
Just before the mid-term, UCD students took to the polls to vote in a referendum which, if successful, would have seen UCD’s Students Union…
Use it or lose it? We would if we could
In 2013 the Irish electorate voted to retain our upper house of parliament, the Seanad, despite the coalition government’s campaign to abolish it. The…
You Have 6 Hours to Claim Your Vote
Applications to have your name on the register of electors for the upcoming general election close today at 5pm. The register which will be…
Ediorial: Don’t give them your hatred, give them your pity
Last week it was announced that a group called PEGIDA (Patriotische Europäer gegen die Islamisierung des Abendlandes) will, with the assistance of political party…
Editorial: This is an Intervention
The decision of the British parliament on Wednesday to extend the mission of its forces in Iraq to include bombing runs in Syria is…
Drug Decriminalisation a step Towards a Safer Future
Last week at the London School of Economics, TD Aodán Ó Ríordáin announced plans to decriminalise drugs in Ireland, and to open medically supervised…
Hearing Women’s Voices
Tuning into Today FM’s The Last Word one evening I was mildly startled at hearing a guest presenter’s voice. This wasn’t because the usual…
Editorial: On the Press
From time to time, I’m asked what my opinion is on the state of the press. Locally, nationally and internationally, I think it’s in…
Editorial: Distorting the Truth and Creating a Coup
When it comes to the EU we are right to view its institutions and mechanisms with a critical eye; anything of a governing nature…
Editorial: A Half Dead Man Comments on Life
Recently, I’ve had a string of very good days. Some of them were good because something spectacular was going on around me; Body&Soul, driving…
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