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College Tribune | March 3rd 2009

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Virus Attacks UCD Mainframe by Katie Godwin A virus disguised in a Human Resources document caused widespread issues with staff and student computers last week. The virus was contained in the attachment of an email which was disguised as coming from Coca Cola, Hallmark and other various job websites. A spokesperson for the IT Department said the destructive emails came in bulks of 6 or 7. Any staff member or student that opened the attachment was blacklisted and immediately knocked off the UCD network and were unable to use the wireless connection on campus. The virus was also forwarded to their entire address book. Investigations are underway

as to the source of the virus and the liable damage to files that could be caused by it. The IT team advise students and staff against opening any emails from an unknown sender until further notice, and that any student who has opened the attachment should bring their laptop immediately to the IT Centre beside the Health Services building. The spokesperson was unwilling to disclose the extent of damage and disruption to staff computers, though it is understood systems in the administration building required repair after the influx of e-mails.

Michael Tierney Building, where virus attacked

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“Come Together” Three Gay Marriages by UCD Lake in LGBT Rainbow Week by Evan O’Leary Last week saw the LGBT’s Rainbow Week raise awareness of gay issues across the campus, with 3 marriages by the lake thrown into the mix. Over the five days the society, assisted by the Students’ Union, held coffee mornings, talks, and workshops for members and non members alike to participate in. The week came to fruition through the efforts of the UCD LGBT rights officer and event organiser, Laura Finlay. “It’s great that this week can help people who are struggling with their sexuality to come out, meet other LGBT people, whereas they may have been too nervous to attend events in the past”, she said. Wednesday saw some of the most significant events

take place including a pride march. The parade was met with enthusiasm and widespread support. A crowd of some seventy participants paraded from the Students centre as far as the Quinn School. Along the way, many students joined along and chants for “Equal rights” were roared. Three gay weddings took place beside the lake. This was an attempt to demonstrate the clear dissatisfaction with the present government’s offer of just civil partnership rights to LGBT couples. The marriages were overseen by the group LGBT Noise who are presently campaigning for civil marriage to be open for all Irish citizens. Finlay felt this was a crucial aspect of Rainbow week, “I think the weddings by the lake were quite significant as they really highlighted

Contributors Katie Godwin, Victoria Taylor, Daniel Moore, Evan O’Leary, Tadgh Moriarty, Luke Conlan, Tracey O’Connor, Fionn Dempsey, Jim Scully, Jessica Whyte, Faustus, James Grannell, John Flynn, Brian Mahon, Steven Tuohy, Aoife Smyth, Ruth O’ Neill, Roe McDermott, Nicholas Broadstock, Maximillian Harding, Sinead Keating, Colman Hanley, Ben McCormack, Orna Mulhern, Astrid Dolan, Orlaith O’Rourke, Klaudia Kalata, Shane Fitzgerald, Julie Harrington.

Special thanks to... Frank, Huw and Mark at NWM, Amy and Chantal at Universal, Danielle, Colm and Rory at MCD, Patrick Stewart at the IFI, David Cadden at the Abbey, Eva at Red Lion, Sharon and Joseph Bray, Peter Lahiff, everyone who helped out with the survey and all the bottlewashers. Finally, the editorial team, their patience and relentless support. Design Concept : Simon Ward

the inequalities than exist in Irish legislation”. That evening also saw a passionate talk held by two lesbian women Katherine Zappone and Ann Louise Gilligan. The couple who have risen to fame over the past five years discussed at length their on oing struggle to have their same-sex marriage recognised by the Irish state. Following the week’s conclusion, Finlay’s concluding sentiments were that of clear joy and admiration. She praised the strong turnout out at the weeks events, the guest speakers and she also thanked Aodhan O Dea, Dan O Neill and the Union for their help with organising the week.