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Category Archives: Features

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The gender gap

Posted on April 16, 2013
Author Aoife Valentine, Deputy Editor

With our incoming sabbatical team consisting of four males, and female participation in students’ unions a hotly debated topic at the moment, Aoife Valentine seeks to get to the core of the gender gap problem Continue reading →

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Reforming the reformers

Posted on April 3, 2013
Author Sean Finnan, Features Editor

As the Irish prison population rises, Yvanne Kennedy examines the need for reforming the system of incarceration Continue reading →

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Broken Unions

Posted on April 3, 2013
Author Sean Finnan, Features Editor

With Croke Park II looking set to be introduced in the coming weeks, Sean Finnan examines the reaction of the Trade Union movement to the new deal Continue reading →

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Placing Blame

Posted on April 3, 2013
Author Sean Finnan, Features Editor

With the recent Steubenville rape case revealed a bias in the media against the victim by sympathising with her rapists, Laura Woulfe examines the role of the media in generating social prejudices. Continue reading →

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Blowing Hot and Cold

Posted on February 5, 2013
Author Sean Finnan, Features Editor

With Irish bogs nearing the end of their production potential, Sean Finnan looks at the alternative use being explored by governments both side of the Irish Sea.  Continue reading →

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Welcome to Ireland

Posted on February 5, 2013
Author Toluse Akinlabi

With over 5,000 international students in UCD, Toluse Akinlabi got talking to them to gain an insight into what they really think of Ireland’s Global University Continue reading →

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Social Drought

Posted on February 5, 2013
Author Dominic Gallagher

With the Student Club still on an uncertain hiatus, Dominic Gallagher looks at the effects the bar closures are having on both students and societies Continue reading →

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Over the Limit

Posted on February 5, 2013
Author Nicole Casey

As Kerry County Council seeks to legalise drink-driving, Nicole Casey examines our fall in road fatalities, and how we can continue the trend. Continue reading →

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Causing a stir

Posted on February 5, 2013
Author Isobel Fergus

With Father Flannery’s writings over the direction of the Catholic Church provoking intimidation from the Catholic hierarchy, Isobel Fergus speaks to him about the censure Continue reading →

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Nursing Discontent

Posted on January 22, 2013
Author Aoife Valentine, Deputy Editor

With the announcement of the HSE’s graduate training scheme for nurses, Aoife Valentine explores if these positions are taking advantage of those new to the job market Continue reading →

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