News Analysis
As a referendum that proposes a health insurance scheme is considered Bridget Fitzsimons examines the proposal and questions its validity
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
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.
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
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
As UCD is revealed to have the most expensive campus accommodation in the country, Quinton O’Reilly asks how such costs can be justified.
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.
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
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.
As Students’ Union activists occupy the offices of Wicklow County Council, Gavan Reilly ponders the merits of public demonstrations
In light of recent racist attacks on a UCD student, Bridget Fitzsimons asks why Ireland’s attitude to non-nationals has not changed
As UCD enters the top 100 in university rankings for the first time, Bridget Fitzsimons questions if UCD might now be more proactive in restoring morale to the campus
With confusion surrounding the scheduling of Orientation Week in 2010, Bridget Fitzsimons asks why UCD seems content to project an image of inefficiency to its incoming students
Record levels of society membership don’t tell the whole story of declining student participation in extra-curricular activity, according to Gavan Reillly
With rent prices falling all over Dublin but rising on campus, Bridget Fitzsimons asks if UCD can offer value for money.
With more society posters criticised for lewd imagery, Farouq Manji asks if students can learn to regulate themselves
With the contraceptive clinic in the Student Health Service being forced to discontinue its services, Zelda Cunningham highlights the flaws in health cutbacks.
