“What? Really? Why not?” That is the usual response from a fellow student when I reveal that I am teetotal. Sometimes, it is phrased more politely, with a “if you don’t mind me asking?” to cover up their obvious surprise. Others struggle more to hide their shock horror, recoiling with a “WHAT?” – the way…
There have been 427 new cases of HIV infections reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HSPC), the body responsible for tracking infections in Ireland, between January 1st and November 21st of this year. This is already higher the total number of infections reported in 2014 when 377 new diagnosis were made. It is important…
The Young Fine Gael National Executive has avoided facing Motions of No Confidence at its National Assembly meeting next weekend. This brings to an end a series of events following the forced resignation of its former President Padraig O’Sullivan. The youth organisation, which is now led by fellow Tipperary man Colm Taylor, who was Vice-President,…
Recently RTÉ and the BBC NI commissioned a poll from Amarach research for a joint Prime Time/Nolan Live programme on a united Ireland. The poll found the following when asked if they would like to see a United Ireland in their Lifetime. Republic of Ireland Yes 66% No 14% Don’t Know 20% Northern Ireland Yes…
Its November, it means only one thing: everyone on UK television wearing Poppies. Every year there is a row over someone not wearing one. (and this year there was an added one on not ‘bowing deeply enough’ at the cenotaph). Part of me says who cares?! Wearing a Poppy is a personal choice as it means different…
Disclaimer: This letter was sent to us in the early hours of this morning. The person requested it be run by the Express as soon as possible. The person was quickly responded to with details about mental health services they could contact as well as requests to make contact with these services. It is not presented…
Stephen is a former member of the USI LGBT Campaign from 2005-2006 and has been heavily involved in the Irish political system for the greater part of a decade, most recently during the Marriage Equality referendum. The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) announced on Tuesday October 27th that they would consider running a candidate…
It appears that Cork is catching up with her European neighbours. Cyclists, once a rare species in the city centre, are now a common sight. With the advent of the Coke Zero bike scheme, Cork city centre has seen a massive increase in cyclists. As a result of this increased bike traffic, new cycle lanes…
Alternatives to the current means of charging female students a €20 contraception consultation fee are required, according to Méabh Flanagan. Visiting the student doctor in UCC had been free for everyone, regardless of ailment, until last year, when economic reasons forced the introduction of fees for certain categories of visits. The most controversial of these…
Stephen Goulding analyses the referendum result which saw UCC remaining affiliated with the USI and asks what next for the organisation? After the gyre of slogans, facts and viewpoints that preceded the referendum, the students of UCC voted to stay affiliated with the USI last Tuesday. This landslide victory, however, may not be as unambiguous…