The Challenge of Running Constructive Consent Classes in University
The idea that the giving and receiving of consent should be taught is a relatively new concept. Schools in Ireland were, and still are,…
Features
The Rising Tide and Power of the Podcast: An Interview With Alison Spittle
Features editor Rachel O’Neill sits down with stand-up comedian and podcaster Alison Spittle, to talk about the growing popularity of podcasts, and what’s it’s…
Winds of Change: An Interview with the New Dean of Students Jason Last
Dr Jason Last was recently appointed to a new role in UCD’s management, the Dean of Students. There was a similar previous role, the…
Coppers or Tinder: How Irish People See Dating
According to recent statistics, it’s estimated that 377.6 million people worldwide use online dating sites or apps. It’s estimated that one in every four…
Strike4Repeal to Tap into the Legacy of Striking for Gender Inequality and Reproductive Rights
Striking is one of the fundamental rights that we as workers have. It allows us to protest for fair pay rises, better working conditions…
Lack of Information and Emphasis Highlight UCD’s Problematic Approach to Sexual Assault on Campus
Several high profile incidents internationally and on campus have seen UCD’s policy and approach to sexual assault and harassment on campus come under…
An Interview with Anna Cosgrave, Founder of the Repeal Project
2016 marked a change in both global and Irish politics in both positive and negative ways. From an Irish perspective many candidates running for…
Eating Disorders and the Dangers of Society Linking Your Worth to Your Weight
January has become a month known for its almost slavish loyalty to the “new year, new me” regime peddled by a large portion of…
The Political Danger of the Online Echo Chamber
As the events of the last 18 months have demonstrated, we are living in uncertain times. We can’t seem to trust polls anymore and…
Language Lazy: Why Are the Irish So Bad at Mastering a Second Language?
Features writer Eleanor Brooks explores the lack of proper bilingualism among Irish students compared to their European counterparts. Drawing on her own Erasmus experience…
Challenging Preconceptions of ‘Traditional’ Marriage, One Generation at a Time
Today when students hear the word ‘marriage’ we pawn it off as something which may happen way down the line. Perhaps we even shudder…
Should We Put a Ring on It? Students Changing Views on Marriage and Tradition
In Ireland in 2015 there were 22,025 marriages recorded. This represents 4.8 weddings per thousand up from 4.5 in 2013. The average cost…