Shauna Bowers Archives – Page 3 of 3

The Great Debate: Should gender quotas exist?

March 9, 2016

Gender quotas were introduced in the general election for the first time ever. Political parties needed to have 30% of women and 30% of men running in the general election or state funding would be halved.

‘Lad culture’ should not excuse revenge porn

February 24, 2016

Shauna Bowers takes a look at the growing rate of revenge porn and the consequences it can have on victims.

Around €100 raised at DCU Shave or Dye or Oh My event

February 24, 2016

DCU Cancer Society raised around €100 at their second annual Shave or Dye or Oh My event, in association with Today Fm in the Nubar, DCU last Thursday.

Study finds Irish students lack basic literacy and numeracy skills

February 10, 2016

Irish university students have one of the lowest understandings of basic literacy and numeracy in the developed world, according to a report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

The Great Debate: An opt-out system should be introduced for organ donations

February 10, 2016

Would an opt-out system for organ donations help eliminate the shortage of transplants available?

Books have a future, but not in storytelling

December 2, 2015

A company called Books by the Foot has emerged and it allows buyers to purchase a linear foot of books at a set price to match the interior design of their chosen room. You select a broad subject and the colour you want and then the company chooses the books to complete your collection.

Finally facing the reality of drug addiction

November 18, 2015

Following the announcement that the country’s first injection centre will soon open its doors, Shauna Bowers discusses how it will benefit both drug users and Irish society.