Category: Features
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Is the Nobel Peace Prize still worth anything?
The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded this morning and our two journalists, Craig Farrell And Greg Synnott decided to debate its merits. Craig Farrell believes it still holds value. Due to the uproar caused by the recent nomination of Vladimir Putin for a Nobel Peace Prize,…
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Should Ireland reintroduce capital punishment?
When first given the motion, “Should capital punishment be reintroduced to Ireland?” I thought I would find myself on the argument against reinstatement. However when I sat down to actually think about it, I felt that in certain circumstances it should be. The…
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Hard Working Class Heroes
Hard Working Class Heroes has passed us by for another year and continues to improve upon itself; showcasing the finest in independent Irish music every time. This year played host to numerous new acts as well as some of the bigger up and…
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Should Ireland reintroduce capital punishment?
If you believe that there is true value in the concept of life, then you surely agree that Ireland is better off without capital punishment. Yes, there are vile criminal cases that occur that make the public question whether the assailant deserves the…
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Gaming and Violence – GTA 5 is “not for kids”
Violence in video games has always been a contentious issue, but until recently, the debate has been largely one-sided. As part of the recent film Video Games: The Movie, leading industry figures discussed the issue of violence in video games and what effect it has…
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How to combat the rise in electricity prices
Electric Ireland and Airtricity, two of the leading electricity suppliers in the country, have both released statements declaring price hikes for residential customers. Electric Ireland sets to increase prices by 1.7% starting January 1 2014. This, on top of the recently approved public…
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Abandon Ship! Students on emigration
University College Cork’s recent study of emigration trends in Ireland last week revealed that nearly two thirds of emigrants had a third-level qualification. It also showed that half of those emigrating were doing so as a matter of choice, leaving a full-time job…
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Dublin doors open for architecture enthusiasts
Historical buildings opened up all over the capital from October 4-6 as Open House Dublin celebrated its 8th annual celebration of unique Irish architecture. With special ‘access-all-areas’ dispensations being given to visitors of some of the city’s most iconic architectural landmarks over the…
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