Pelé, Damien Hirst, Frasier, Behind her Eyes

News, views and opinions from Student Hub contributors and Irish Times writers

Pelé during the 1970 World Cup: ‘is the first World Cup broadcast in colour and he’s wearing what I think is the greatest football strip of all time’

Have your say: How is remote learning affecting students' mental health?
There has been a surge in demand for support on campus - but some feel colleges are not doing enough. Tell us what you think. Read more.

The Leaving Cert is not fair. Why not just replace it with a lottery?
The Leaving Cert has had an untouchable status in Irish life. It may be a brutal memory test but it is our brutal memory test – a rite of passage nearly as old as the State itself. Read more.

How many masks should you wear while out and about this weekend?
Fine weather has seen large numbers venturing outdoors, yet the infection rate is still high. Read more.

How Pelé became the King: 'We're dealing with the Elvis of his sport'
A new Netflix documentary delves deep into the mystique of the Brazilian soccer great. Read more.

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Damien Hirst: 'I was a Catholic until I was 12. I loved the imagery – the blood'
The artist has always rammed home the fragility of life. It makes his work perfect for a pandemic. Read more.

Frasier reboot: The pompous, insufferable, lovable snob returns after 17 years
Kelsey Grammer 'gleefully anticipating' playing radio psychiatrist Dr Frasier Crane again. Read more.

Bagairtí Báis
Ní féidir beag is fiú a dhéanamh de bhagairt bháis. Ar lean.

Behind Her Eyes: Sarah Pinborough on writing the Eve Hewson hit and its 'WTF' ending
Is its mind-boggling twist preposterous? The horror veteran turned thriller-writer hits back. Read more.

Three new technological universities may be established by next year
Harris says new bodies likely in Mid-West, North-West and South-East. Read more.