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The march of time
Tuesday, 10 Feb, 2009 – 12:01 | Comments Off
The march of time

Against a background of renewed protests against the re-introduction of third-level fees, Peter Molloy wonders if student activism just isn’t what it used to be.

A time for talk
Tuesday, 10 Feb, 2009 – 12:00 | Comments Off
A time for talk

With the onslaught of unsurities surrounding the Please Talk campaign, Student Advisor, Aisling O’Grady speaks to Peter Molloy about what good the initiative does.

Burying history
Tuesday, 10 Feb, 2009 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Burying history

As discussion once again rises about how to deal with the painful legacy of the Holocaust, Peter Molloy examines the requirement to maintain a tacit link with the past.

Suspect arrested after Merville burglary
Tuesday, 18 Nov, 2008 – 12:03 | Comments Off
Suspect arrested after Merville burglary

GARDAÍ have arrested a suspect in connection with a burglary in Merville student residences last Thursday, 13th November. The individual, who has not yet been named, was apprehended by members of the Donnybrook Garda force …

Making the greatest difference
Tuesday, 18 Nov, 2008 – 12:01 | Comments Off
Making the greatest difference

US Senator Patrick Leahy talks to Peter Molloy about the attraction of a career in politics.

A case of common theft
Tuesday, 18 Nov, 2008 – 12:01 | Comments Off
A case of common theft

With unprecedented demand for UCD’s library facilities, Peter Molloy investigates just how safe those facilities may be.

Testing times
Tuesday, 18 Nov, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Testing times

Peter Molloy examines the effect of the cancellation and re-introduction of an exam shuttle bus, and the imposition of RDS parking fees for students during the exam period.

Stubbing out student smoking
Tuesday, 4 Nov, 2008 – 12:01 | Comments Off
Stubbing out student smoking

Despite significant inroads being made in efforts to decrease tobacco use, smoking still retains a strong grip, especially on Irish campuses. Peter Molloy examines the issue.

Don’t hang the DJ
Tuesday, 4 Nov, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Don’t hang the DJ

Don’t blame the jesters – editorial intelligence should have been evoked to prevent the humiliation renderedby Brand and Ross, writes Peter Molloy.

Stubbing out Student Smoking: First Person
Tuesday, 4 Nov, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Stubbing out Student Smoking: First Person

Peter Molloy attempts the unthinkable and throws out his cigarettes…

GoTwo | London (for 12 hours)
Tuesday, 4 Nov, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
GoTwo | London (for 12 hours)

With low-cost international travel seemingly in abundance, Peter Molloy investigates if it really is possible to spread your wings on a student budget.

Budgeting students out of University
Tuesday, 21 Oct, 2008 – 12:01 | Comments Off
Budgeting students out of University

With an increase of 66 per cent to the registration fee, Peter Molloy investigates the impact of this on students.

The snow storm
Tuesday, 21 Oct, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
The snow storm

Sir Ian Blair came to UCD to speak about the rampant cocaine trade, highlighting the hold it has of every facet of society. Peter Molloy examines the issue.

Computer Science facilities undergo refurbishment
Tuesday, 7 Oct, 2008 – 12:02 | Comments Off
Computer Science facilities undergo refurbishment

FUNDING has been recently approved to allow a redesign of computer labs in the main Computer Science building, which will see the layout of the rooms altered to accommodate their use by smaller tutorial classes …

Irish in foreign fields
Tuesday, 7 Oct, 2008 – 12:01 | Comments Off
Irish in foreign fields

The recent death in combat in Afghanistan of an Irishman serving with the British Army serves to highlight an increasing pattern of Irish enlistment into the British Armed Forces. Peter Molloy examines the issue.

Sports Centre shop to concentrate on UCD clothing
Tuesday, 23 Sep, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Sports Centre shop to concentrate on UCD clothing

UCD BRANDED clothing will now be prioritised above commercial sportswear, in the sports equipment shop, located in the Sports Centre. The store has re-opened under new management for the coming academic year.
Store Manager, Ciaran Finane …

Belgrove vandalism condemned by university
Tuesday, 9 Sep, 2008 – 12:02 | Comments Off
Belgrove vandalism condemned by university

VANDALISM of the Belgrove student residence following celebrations of the end of summer exams has been condemned as “completely unacceptable” by Vice-President for Students, Dr Martin Butler.

iSore
Tuesday, 9 Sep, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
iSore

Peter Molloy investigates why Apple may finally have dropped the personal technology ball