OPINION

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As Friends Prepare for Erasmus, It Can Feel Like You’re Being Left Behind by Staying Here

Ellen Orchard argues that, though Erasmus is an amazing opportunity, remaining in Dublin can be equally rewarding too.
By Ellen Orchard
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Hiding in Plain Sight: I’m Many Things, But I’m Not a Man

I want to be and deserve to be treated as a human being but there are people out there who disagree with me on that point.
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In Ireland, Fathers are Seen as Disposable Utilities

James Behan argues that fatherhood is seen as a privilege to be granted, rather than an inalienable right.
By James Behan
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The 1916 Commemoration was Impressive, but In Some Ways Misguided

Megan McDermott argues that the prioritisation of relatives and the focus on military aspects may not have been what the Rising's participants had in mind.
By Megan McDermott
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Spend Less on Alcohol and More on Experiences This Summer

As we ask ourselves what we're going to do with our four month break, maybe the answer shouldn't be tequila shots.
By Louise McCormack
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Zero-Hour Contracts are Unfit for Purpose and Unfairly Target Students

Loic Delorme argues that, while zero-hour contracts may have started with good intentions, they now merely exploit young people.
By Loic Delorme
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As the Referendum Draws Closer, the Impact of a Possible Brexit on Ireland Comes Under Scrutiny

British voters may be deciding whether or not they stay in the EU, but the consequences of this decision will reverberate much further afield.
By John Bethell

The Kids Aren’t Alright: Youth Mental Health Services Must Urgently Improve

While talking about mental ill-health has seen a huge surge in recent years, we remain largely in the dark as to the best way to provide comprehensive, reliable care that catches all individuals in distress.
By Aisling Curtis

Potential Coalitions Would Have Differing Impacts Upon Higher Education in Ireland

Tom Myatt analyses the different coalitions the 2016 election could leave us with, arguing that some would be better than others for young people.
By Tom Myatt
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Ceachtanna le Foghlaim ag lucht Sheachtain na Gaeilge ón gComhphobal Idirnáisiúnta

Tugann Christopher McMahon aghaidh ar na féilte ilchineálacha a chuireann mionteangacha chun cinn ar fud an domhain agus na difríochtaí agus cosúlachtaí le Seachtain na Gaeilge atá le feiceáil.
By Christopher McMahon