Kiss of Defiance: The History and Power of Red Lipstick
Dita Von Teese, a Burlesque superstar and red lipstick savant, once said, ‘Heels and lipstick will put the fear of
Interview: Daniel Wiffen on Olympic Success and Receiving the UCD James Joyce Award
Mark Cullen sat down with Olympic gold medalist Daniel Wiffen to discuss his record-breaking achievements, the honour of receiving the
Athens Letter: December in the Ancient City, American Qualms
A reasonable €42 for the Uber from the airport to the Airbnb, conjured minutes after discovering that the railway workers
Lives Written Off: UCDVO’s Uganda Partner Subjected to USAID Freeze
This article was written on February 18th, 2025. Current affairs have likely evolved since the time of publication; please seek
Basements, Beats, and the Battle for Space: A Review of ‘Placeholder’
The economic viability of art has been a subject of scrutiny for centuries. The complexity of balancing creative spaces and
“Ghost Buses” & Route Cuts: UCD Students Face Transport Woes, But is There a Solution?
Public transport has emerged as a defining issue for UCD students in 2025, with two significant concerns taking centre stage:
STRAVA or it Didn’t Happen: How Running Became the Ultimate Social Currency
Running has long been considered one of the simplest, most accessible forms of exercise. But in recent years, it has
Built to Last: “The Brutalist” Review
The parade of musician biopics, live-action remakes, and book adaptations flowing in and out of cinemas makes the film scene
‘What, Like It’s Hard?’ Overcoming Lawyer Stereotypes to Shape the Future of our Legal Profession
As a law student — and a UCD one — it’s hard to ignore how lawyers are portrayed in the
From National Pride to Global Concern: Boeing’s Troubled Reign in U.S. Aviation
Many with an association to or background with the Seattle, Washington area will hold a complicated relationship with the many
Purpose is Made: A Reflection on Human Ambition
A concept I have recently been struggling to grasp is human existence and the purpose of being alive. A crop
Resilience in the Ruins: Stories From the Heart of Ukraine’s War
As the sirens echo through desolate streets, the stories of loss and resilience go untold in a nation forced to