With young people continuing to occupy a leading position in Irish road fatality statistics, Peter Molloy talks to students to just how safe we are on the roads
With criticism continuing after the choice words of a UK MEP in the European Parliament last week, Peter Molloy hopes his skin proves thick enough as he delves into the frighteningly funny world of political …
In the aftermath of exam results in UCD, Peter Molloy examines the perennial issue of students struggling with the difficult choice of whether or not to drop out of college, and speaks to two students …
Just how easy is it to find a girlfriend on the internet? Peter Molloy becomes a Beautiful Person to find out
Just how does everyday life on campus as a UCD student go when there’s a near mirror image of yourself attending the very same university? Peter Molloy tracks down two pairs of Belfield’s own identical …
With an exam in the Quinn School of Business cancelled as a result of cheating, Peter Molloy delves into the perplexing world of academic dishonesty and assesses just how feasible cheating remains in certain sections of UCD
Just what happens when an astonishingly unfit and apathetic student tries their hand at completing a marathon – without any training whatsoever? Peter Molloy shuffles his way to finding out
After months of journalistic curiosity, Peter Molloy finally got his grubby paws on a bottle of God’s own mixed flavour drink. Puzzled? Read on!
After a fortnight that saw a six year-old, a helium balloon, and an elaborate stunt dominate world headlines, Peter Molloy delves into the curious underworld of modern hoaxes and the people that propel them …
Tired of foraging through the library in search of a seat with a plug, Peter Molloy decides to simplify things and attempt a return to a gentler way of writing
Just what does it take to get in to pornography – and get back out again? Veteran adult film actress Kay Taylor Parker talks to Peter Molloy about her own journey.
A SURVEY conducted by The University Observer has indicated that more than a third of a representative sample of UCD students has taken illicit drugs. The questionnaire, which was distributed on campus within the past …
As a recent survey undertaken by The University Observer reveals UCD students’ attitude toward drink and drugs, Peter Molloy takes a closer look at the issue of substance abuse on campus.
After controversy over an artistic attack on the Taoiseach, Peter Molloy wonders why Ireland seems to have forgotten the refined art of political satire.
In a month which has seen terrorist violence stir up unpleasant memories of the recent past, Peter Molloy talks to students from Northern Ireland to see what effect the incidents have had.
As Ireland’s rugby team sets a winning streak in the Six Nations Championship, Peter Molloy turns his attention to that lesser known sports personality: the fair-weather fan.
Demand for regulation to protect university’s reputation
A NUMBER of academic staff members have expressed their unease over a risk of academic standards being lowered within the university over recent years. Individual staff members have warned …
In the wake of a recent controversy between music stars, Rihanna and Chris Brown, Peter Molloy offers a fresh appraisal of stereotypes about young people and domestic violence.

