OPINION
No, Social Media can Never BeReal
Our goal should not be to make social media more ‘real’, but to accept its lack of reality and enjoy it for what it is, writes Phoebe Pascoe.
A Degree in English Literature is a Sorry Match for my Love of Reading
I had a completely different, idealistic picture of what it would look like to be an English major long before I actually became one, writes Abby Cleaver.
Contribution
Will Smith’s Oscars Slap Proves Every Bad Thing We Think About Hollywood
In the first of a series of opinion articles from transition-year students, Colin Smith reflects on what the Oscars really represent now.
Abortion Review Must Tackle Three-Day Wait
The review is primarily legalistic in scope and seems to have little regard for the emotional welfare of people who procure abortions in Ireland writes Michael Archer.
Two Years Ago, I Quit Instagram. I Don’t Regret it
I've realised I don't need to know whether that girl I’d met at a party four years back had gotten that job interview or not, among other things, writes Kate Moran.
Ukrainians are ‘Just Like Us’ – But So Are Refugees from All Over the World
Our willingness to support Ukraine, while undeniably positive, betrays how we value humans differently based on race, writes Hosanna Boulter.
As War Wages in Ukraine, Students’ Learning Must Go Beyond Lectures
We can support Ukrainians by applying the correct use of language and employing a readiness to learn from real-world affairs, writes Julie Frisch.
The Tired Debate Around the Usefulness of Arts Degrees
Perhaps we should stop measuring the success of graduates from different faculties in the same way, writes Sophie Coffey.
Analysis
Seanad Candidates Sing From the Same Hymn Sheet on Higher-Education Issues
The 16 attendees of last night's hustings were broadly in agreement that more funding is needed for the sector, and that many barriers exist to access.
Analysis
Quizzed on Ukraine Crisis, Seanad Candidates Back Irish Neutrality
The candidates were asked how Ireland should respond to the situation.