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Calm before the storm
Tuesday, 12 Apr, 2011 – 14:01 | Comments Off
Calm before the storm

The averted US shutdown has become the prelude for a much greater battle due for September, writes Quinton O’Reilly

Education Vice-President review: Just Williamson?
Tuesday, 12 Apr, 2011 – 14:01 | Comments Off
Education Vice-President review: Just Williamson?

After a year where cutbacks and maintaining regular services was vital, James Williamson took over during a stormy period where further cutbacks were threatened. While not having the most spectacular year, Williamson can be satisfied …

Reaction piece: alcohol and drugs survey
Tuesday, 12 Apr, 2011 – 14:00 | Comments Off
Reaction piece: alcohol and drugs survey

After the results of our drinks and drug survey, Quinton O’Reilly got the reaction of SU Welfare officer, Scott Ahearn and Manager of EDIT, Jerry McMahon

Student drinking on the rise despite economic hardships, survey reveals
Tuesday, 12 Apr, 2011 – 14:00 | 3 Comments
Student drinking on the rise despite economic hardships, survey reveals

A survey conducted by The University Observer has revealed that the number of UCD students drinking excessive amounts of alcohol has risen since the recession.

SU admits to misinformation regarding UCD Ball as negotiations reopen
Thursday, 7 Apr, 2011 – 20:46 | 2 Comments
SU admits to misinformation regarding UCD Ball as negotiations reopen

Discussions are being reopened between UCD Students’ Union and university authorities with regards to the recently cancelled UCD Ball.
Ents Officer, Jonny Cosgrove, has admitted that the Union falsely claimed that there had been a security …

The Quiet Man
Tuesday, 5 Apr, 2011 – 11:52 | One Comment
The Quiet Man

As Ireland begin their preparation for the Rugby World Cup 2011, head coach Declan Kidney speaks to Quinton O’Reilly about World Cup plans and his philosophical approach to coaching.

UCD Ball cancellation not ‘a result of unconfirmed headline acts’, SU claim [Updated]
Sunday, 3 Apr, 2011 – 18:13 | One Comment
UCD Ball cancellation not ‘a result of unconfirmed headline acts’, SU claim [Updated]

The Students’ Union have rejected claims that the UCD Ball was cancelled due to a lack of headline acts, saying that as a part of their promotion strategy, the headliners would have been revealed this …

De Brún elected Students’ Union President as Geoghegan wins Education race
Friday, 1 Apr, 2011 – 21:21 | Comments Off
De Brún elected Students’ Union President as Geoghegan wins Education race

Pat de Brún has been elected as the 2011/2012 Students’ Union President. De Brún received 2,839 votes (57 per cent), which was enough to beat his fellow candidates – Brendan Lannoye (1802 votes – 36 …

Students’ Union to investigate offensive comments on UCD Ball
Friday, 1 Apr, 2011 – 19:43 | 19 Comments
Students’ Union to investigate offensive comments on UCD Ball

The Students’ Union (SU) are looking into the possibility of charging those who posted comments attacking Jonny Cosgrove.
Campaigns and Communications Officer, Pat de Brún, said that those who posted offensive comments on the UCD …

Students’ Union election coverage 2011
Friday, 1 Apr, 2011 – 14:00 | Comments Off
Students’ Union election coverage 2011

Catch all the latest developments and the results of this year’s election with our live blog. We’ll be offering updates and comments. Just click the play button below and watch it all unfold.

SU Elections: Education Officer Analysis
Tuesday, 29 Mar, 2011 – 14:06 | 10 Comments
SU Elections: Education Officer Analysis

Originally beginning with four interested candidates before being whittled down to one active candidate, the race for Education Officer has clearly been the most eventful and controversial, leaving RON as Geoghegan’s main …

Please Talk
Tuesday, 29 Mar, 2011 – 14:04 | Comments Off
Please Talk

Who do you want to play the UCD Ball?

Games: Knowing Ōkami, knowing you
Tuesday, 29 Mar, 2011 – 14:04 | Comments Off
Games: Knowing Ōkami, knowing you

With the release of Ōkamiden for DS, Quinton O’Reilly pays homage the massively underrated original

Staff enter UCD residences unannounced, survey finds
Tuesday, 29 Mar, 2011 – 14:00 | Comments Off
Staff enter UCD residences unannounced, survey finds

Survey results have shown that more than half of students living on campus accommodation have experienced accommodation staff entering their apartments or rooms without their permission.

Fox unable to contest race for Education
Wednesday, 23 Mar, 2011 – 19:33 | 7 Comments
Fox unable to contest race for Education

Students’ Union (SU) election candidate, Jennifer Fox, has confirmed that she is unable to contest the race for SU Education Vice-President.

Students admit cheating to secure high grades
Thursday, 10 Mar, 2011 – 18:57 | Comments Off
Students admit cheating to secure high grades

A former UCD student has admitted that he was paid to sit three exams for two struggling students in the Semester One 2008 Christmas exams, one of whom had failed at least one exam previously.

Exam Cheating: Reaction and Analysis
Thursday, 10 Mar, 2011 – 18:56 | Comments Off
Exam Cheating: Reaction and Analysis

Following revelations of cheating in exams, Quinton O’Reilly gets the reaction and opinion from this news

O-two opinion: things that should never be combined
Tuesday, 1 Mar, 2011 – 14:04 | 5 Comments
O-two opinion: things that should never be combined

Sometimes potential combinations are best left alone, so Quinton O’Reilly demonstrates why you should take heed