News Analysis
The upcoming general election will be crucial in deciding our future, so it is imperative that students make their voices heard, writes Katie Hughes
Despite the considerable efforts of the Students’ Union, the extent of the increase in the UCD Library’s opening hours remains in doubt, writes Katie Hughes
Following the recent report detailing the annual income of academic staff, Amy Bracken questions whether these salaries are justified
In light of confirmation that the proposed “Blue Line” rapid transport service will run through UCD, Amy Bracken asks whether the plan is astute from a financial viewpoint
Despite the reduction in the cost of class rep training, Katie Hughes questions whether the event’s efficiency levels could still be higher
For many students living away from home during the college year, on-campus accommodation is the first port of call as the race to find a home-away-from-home begins. This is particularly applicable to first year students, …
Coca-Cola and its products such as Fanta and Sprite are once again to be removed from the shelves of Students’ Union shops, a move that has been deemed necessary for funding reasons rather than political.
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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
