Pornography in Practice
With the prevalence of mobile devices, lack of censorship and massive archives of online porn, unfiltered sexualised content has never been more accessible. Due…
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Consent Column: Asking For It?
Does wearing a short skirt mean I’m asking for people to stare at my legs? Does having a few drinks mean that I’m willing…
The Social Psychological Explanation of Political Cleavages
A cleavage by definition implies a division. Within politics, divisions are overtly evident and are commonly a contentious area and stratified to a large…
Societies Spotlight: Interview With Nell Hensey of UCDTV
Nell Hensey is in her final year of studying English and Film, she has represented the country at international film festivals and this year…
Criticising Keepin’ It Country
Imagine listening to the radio and hearing the host tell you that a fellow student had “fired the full CC of spunk into [named…
Brazil’s Right-Wing Resurgance
For the first time since 1985 Brazilians have elected a far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro to the presidency. In a landslide victory of 58 million…
Consent Column: Why Consent Isn’t Sexy
We’ve all seen the stickers and heard the mantra. Consent is sexy. It’s a terrible phrase with decidedly noble intentions. The main reason this…
Societies Spotlight: Interview with Emily Ashmore of UCD Comedy Soc
As would be expected from someone who has her own stand-up comedy career, ComedySoc Auditor Emily Ashmore displays an easy-going confidence when talking about…
House Debates: A Vital Part of An Increasingly Diverse Campus
The love of a good argument is as much a part of human nature as the desire to eat, sleep, and be happy. Words…
The FBI and Black Identity Extremism
In a leaked 2017 report circulated among US police departments by the FBI’s Domestic Terrorism Analysis Unit, the newly fabricated designation of ‘Black Identity…
Consent: More Than Just Tea
Consent at UCD ran its first event of the school year on October 2nd. While planning an event on campus is not usually done…
Societies Spotlight: Interview with Liam O’Dowd of St Vincent de Paul UCD
Liam O’Dowd is in his final year of studying Politics and Philosophy, while also taking on the role of St Vincent de Paul (SVP)…