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Analysis: A matter of choice
Tuesday, 2 Mar, 2010 – 14:01 | No Comment
Analysis: A matter of choice

As a referendum that proposes a health insurance scheme is considered Bridget Fitzsimons examines the proposal and questions its validity

Analysis: Pulling up our Socs
Tuesday, 2 Mar, 2010 – 14:01 | No Comment
Analysis: Pulling up our Socs

As the economic climate causes UCD’s bigger societies to scale back their operations, Quinton O’Reilly wonders if they are serving students as best they can

Analysis: A Degree of sympathy
Tuesday, 16 Feb, 2010 – 14:02 | Comments Off
Analysis: A Degree of sympathy

Throughout their organised history, students have always been ready to support protests, and have had a strong record of being ready to fight social injustices.

Analysis: The state of our Union
Tuesday, 16 Feb, 2010 – 14:00 | Comments Off
Analysis: The state of our Union

With three candidates running unopposed for SU elections and student recognition of the union at an all-time low, Bridget Fitzsimons asks if students even care

Analysis: Student services swindle
Tuesday, 2 Feb, 2010 – 14:02 | 2 Comments
Analysis: Student services swindle

As the heads of universities admit that the student registration charge is fees by the back door, Bridget Fitzsimons analyses the charge and questions its place

Analysis: A Question of Overheads
Tuesday, 2 Feb, 2010 – 14:01 | Comments Off
Analysis: A Question of Overheads

As UCD is revealed to have the most expensive campus accommodation in the country, Quinton O’Reilly asks how such costs can be justified.

Analysis: It’s all in the details…
Tuesday, 24 Nov, 2009 – 14:02 | Comments Off
Analysis: It’s all in the details…

After multiple breaches of confidentiality, why are UCD Schools and administration not taking the protection of student details seriously? Michelle McCormick examines the lack of data protection in UCD and asks why it’s such a low priority for the powers that be.

Analysis: Holding up progress
Tuesday, 24 Nov, 2009 – 14:01 | One Comment
Analysis: Holding up progress

With tensions running high in UCD Students’ Union after Kimberley Foy’s resignation and allegations made against Paddy Ryan, Bridget Fitzsimons asks why the SU is not attempting better relations

Interview: Blowing their own Bugle
Tuesday, 10 Nov, 2009 – 14:02 | Comments Off
Interview: Blowing their own Bugle

It’s a mystery that has all of UCD talking, but now you can find out everything you need to know about the Belfield Bugle. The boys behind the curtain talk exclusively with Catriona Laverty.

Challenging Times
Tuesday, 27 Oct, 2009 – 14:01 | Comments Off
Challenging Times

As Students’ Union activists occupy the offices of Wicklow County Council, Gavan Reilly ponders the merits of public demonstrations