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Film Review: The Muppets
Friday, 3 Feb, 2012 – 16:08 | No Comment
Film Review: The Muppets

Title: The Muppets
Director: James Bobin
Starring: Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, Raschida Jones
Release Date: February 10th

Don’t stop, never give up
Friday, 3 Feb, 2012 – 15:59 | No Comment
Don’t stop, never give up

An essential part of the soundtrack to nineties nostalgia, Kate Rothwell talks to S Club.

UCD Law Society Auditor describes own behaviour as “arrogant and reckless”
Tuesday, 31 Jan, 2012 – 23:05 | No Comment
UCD Law Society Auditor describes own behaviour as “arrogant and reckless”

UCD Law Society Auditor Francis Mc Namara has described his behaviour as “arrogant and reckless” when questioned by the University Observer regarding the controversy which led to the resignation of nine members of the Law …

UCD Athletics Club demand apology for closure of the running track
Tuesday, 29 Nov, 2011 – 23:33 | 4 Comments
UCD Athletics Club demand apology for closure of the running track

The UCD Athletics Track was officially closed as of Monday 21st November. UCD Athletics Club Captain Richard Owens was informed of the track’s imminent closure shortly before an email was sent by Vice President for …

Little-known Lioness
Wednesday, 23 Nov, 2011 – 8:00 | Comments Off
Little-known Lioness

Medieval sites, Alpine views and mouth-watering cuisine; Kate Rothwell tells you why to book a flight to Brescia.

Fees and grants campaign costs estimated at €10,000
Tuesday, 15 Nov, 2011 – 8:00 | One Comment
Fees and grants campaign costs estimated at €10,000

UCD Students’ Union Campaigns and Communications Officer Brendan Lacey has indicated that this year’s fees and grants campaign will cost approximately half of what was allocated to the 2010/2011 campaign. Twenty thousand euro was allocated …

News Analysis – Constructive Criticism
Wednesday, 2 Nov, 2011 – 16:12 | Comments Off
News Analysis – Constructive Criticism

As some SU representatives experience their first bouts of online criticism, Kate Rothwell examines the difference between constructive and crass critiquing

I love you dude
Monday, 24 Oct, 2011 – 16:10 | Comments Off
I love you dude

Electro gods of remixing, sweating and commercial opportunism, Digitalism speak to Kate Rothwell before touching down in Dublin

Thrown to the Wolf
Thursday, 20 Oct, 2011 – 17:49 | Comments Off
Thrown to the Wolf

As Patrick Wolf shows his darker side just in time for Halloween, Kate Rothwell speaks to him about the highs and lows of his near-ten year career

EU to spend four million on intra-EU job placements
Wednesday, 19 Oct, 2011 – 17:43 | Comments Off
EU to spend four million on intra-EU job placements

An EU budget of four million euro is to support an expected 2,000 to 3,000 intra-EU job placements in 2012-2013.
The programme, entitled ‘Your first EURES job’ (YfEj) is an element of the European Commission’s ‘Youth …

EU Opportunities
Wednesday, 19 Oct, 2011 – 17:34 | Comments Off
EU Opportunities

As the European Commission implement a new employment scheme, Kate Rothwell examines the aims, criteria and potential implications of the ‘Your first EURES job’ initiative

News Analysis – Damage Control
Monday, 3 Oct, 2011 – 15:24 | Comments Off
News Analysis – Damage Control

As the actions of students at an AgSoc event receive widespread condemnation, Kate Rothwell examines the possible repercussions of their behaviour

Stress Testing
Tuesday, 20 Sep, 2011 – 23:38 | Comments Off
Stress Testing

As Students’ Union President Pat de Brún announces financial reform for the SU, Kate Rothwell reflects on the task he has undertaken

UCD: A year in review
Tuesday, 12 Apr, 2011 – 14:07 | Comments Off
UCD: A year in review

As another academic season draws to a close, Kate Rothwell reflects on the past year at UCD

Minding our language
Tuesday, 12 Apr, 2011 – 14:03 | Comments Off
Minding our language

Humour may be subjective, but Kate Rothwell argues that there are some words that should never be used in a comic context

High society
Tuesday, 29 Mar, 2011 – 14:03 | 9 Comments
High society

As illegal drug use proves itself ever more prevalent in Irish society, Kate Rothwell asks why public figures are admitting to the crime

The fight for freedom of speech
Tuesday, 1 Mar, 2011 – 14:02 | Comments Off
The fight for freedom of speech

Persuading Hungary to change its controversial media laws was a lengthy but essential progress, writes Kate Rothwell

A global education
Tuesday, 1 Mar, 2011 – 14:02 | Comments Off
A global education

As another year’s International Week goes by, Kate Rothwell asks why so many students move country in order to study at UCD