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Evaluating Paddy Jackson's Rugby Future

One of the most well-documented court cases in Ireland’s history was concluded last Wednesday, when Paddy Jackson, Stuart Olding, Blane McIlroy and Rory Harrison were found not guilty of

April 2, 2018

Politics

Latte Levy: A Necessary Measure?

Many people can’t survive without their morning cup of coffee. Many people also buy this cup of coffee on the go, instead of making it at home and bringing it into work with them in a reusable mug.

March 27, 2018

Politics

European Court Rejects Torture Claims of 'Hooded Men'

We called it the Troubles, a nondescript term to describe the violence and civil unrest that pervaded in 1970s Ireland. As riots, gunshots, interrogation, and interment remained a daily occurrence

March 21, 2018

Politics

Repeat Examination Fees – A Motivator to study or a Means to an End?

Trinity College Dublin (TCD) students have today begun their third day of protests against the decision to introduce a €450 charge for students who fail an examination and have to re-sit. Vice

March 15, 2018

Politics

US Gun Violence - Where We Stand

It has been one month since the fatal mass shooting in Parkland, Florida. The debate over gun control is in the public eye like it always is every time after a massacre, but the issue is deeper than

March 15, 2018

Politics

The Trial of the Yellow Rose

A ‘Yellow Rose’ campaign showing solidarity for the alleged rape victim in Belfast Crown Court, has already exceeded its goal by over €3,400. The campaign, started through social media, plans

February 8, 2018