The Maccabees guitarist Felix White chats to Greg Talbot about developments in the studio, the joys of travel and his own sartorial regrets.

Students’ Union Returning Officer Morgan Shelley today confirmed that an SU General Meeting would be held next Monday, at 7pm, in the Astra Hall. The motion to be put to the Union concerns “whether to …

-       UCD prepared to support SU in “addressing the resourcing issues”
-       Seconder of motion to rehire Copy Bureau employees withdraws support
-       Protest described as “more like a riot” by member of Student Centre staff
-       De …

The Residences Harry Potter themed Ball, which was set to take place on February 1st, has been cancelled.

Title: The Descendants
Director: Alexander Payne
Starring: George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Judy Greer
Release Date: Out Now
The only thing The Descendants has going against it, as it hits Irish theatres, is high expectations. Mercifully, if any film seems …

With the voice actor tending to be a forgotten yet vital component in modern game development, Rory Crean explores the double standard between gaming and film in the world of voice acting

Cynic in concert at The Village. Photographs courtesy of Luke Butt.

Cynic frontman and progressive metal icon Paul Masvidal talks to Cormac Duffy about spirituality, side projects, and being in a band since elementary school

UCD Students’ Union President, Pat de Brún, has announced his intention of putting a motion to SU Council that would call for a referendum regarding the Union’s stance on free education and free fees.
Should the …

Title: The Sitter
Director: David Gordon Green
Starring: Jonah Hill, Sam Rockwell and Max Records
Release Date: Out Now

Hardcore hero turned spoken word performer Henry Rollins speaks to Cormac Duffy about serving his audience, working with National Geographic, and why he’s not returning to music anytime soon

In his thirty-year career, Henry Rollins has …

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has condemned sexist attacks by ultra-orthodox protesters

Title: War Horse
Director: Steven Spielberg

Starring: Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson and Peter Mullen
Release Date: January 13th

Although Russian civilians have expressed their desire for a reformed government, Catherine Murnane wonders whether demonstration is enough to ensure such change

Title: The Artist
Director: Michel Hazanavicius
Starring: Jean Dujardin, Berenice Bejo, John Goodman
Release Date: Out now
Michel Hazanavicius’ (mostly) silent feature is already awash with critical acclaim and Oscar buzz, but don’t let that colour your perceptions of …

Journalist, documentarian and former UCDSU Education Officer Mary Raftery is remembered by Sally Hayden

I once asked Mary Raftery for tips on being a good journalist, and she said to always start your articles with a …

As millions watch Kim Jong-un in fearful anticipation, Sally Hayden examines the future for North Korea.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Director: David Fincher
Starring: Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara, and Christopher Plummer.

Is the hype surrounding the American cinematic treatment of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, first part of the literary sensation …

Heralded by many as one of the best healthcare systems in the world, will new measures for reform of the NHS harm its admirable egalitarian ethos? Elizabeth Beecham examines the impact of proposals by …