The Hype
Mantalk #8
This week Craig claims he knows how to talk to girls and Seán is sick of our elitist attitudes… Read more…
Month: March 2014
DCU News
Scores of students face subsidy cut
DCU Access Service has contacted a number of students telling them that they may not be eligible for subsidised accommodation next year. Read more…
DCU News
Petition for labyrinth referendum presented as construction commenced
An emergency CRC meeting saw a motion for a referendum on the construction defeated. Read more…
Opinion
Heroic or treacherous? Perceptions of a whistleblower
Tomas O Ruanaidh on why our perceptions of, and how we portray, whistleblowers needs to change. Read more…
DCU News
Minister advises students on EU careers
The Minister for European Affairs visited DCU last week as part of a recruitment drive to encourage Irish graduates to consider careers in EU bodies. Read more…
DCU News
Number of students interested in running for SU elections this year “unbelievable”
This academic year has seen a rise in the number of students interested in running for a position in the SU elections. Read more…
Opinion
Engage with candidates and vote in SU elections
Sean Cassidy on why it’s important for every DCU student to engage with the candidates in the upcoming SU elections and use their vote. Read more…
DCU News
DCU student applied for Voice reporter role on a whim
DCU student Atkinson landed a Voice of Ireland reporter role after applying just five minutes before deadline. Read more…
Food
Mississippi mud pie
Myself and a bunch of friends traveled to South Carolina on a J1 visa last summer. While there, my keen interest in food and baking had me trying every tasty treat that my broke Irish behind Read more…
Opinion
Options needed for non-drinkers and students on ban
Societies Officer Eve Kerton on the need for options for DCU’s non-drinkers and those on a drinking ban. Read more…
Laughing Through Life
BREAKING: It’s raining in Ireland
The Daily Mail recently published a story about TOWIE star Lauren Goodger avoiding a puddle. The College View lists other examples of bizarre and mundane journalism. Read more…
Opinion
Drinks promotions nights heading for disaster
Opinions Editor Eamon Donoghue on the dangers of drinks promotions nights following crushes due to overcrowding at two nightclubs in Ireland. Read more…
News Features
Are we forcing women into politics?
This year’s local elections will be the last without an imposed female gender quota. The College View examines the affect this policy could have and whether it really is fair. Read more…
Music
CHVRCHES @ The Olympia
Venue change, backing tracks and online notoriety – Jason Brennan checks out Chvrches’ recent show at the Olympia. Read more…
FluxFeat
REVIEW: Derren Brown – Infamous Tour
Is Derren Brown the best stage act in modern time? Jason Brennan went along to his Infamous show to see for himself. Read more…
Features
For the Love of Lupita
Niamh Doherty on the rise and rise of Hollywood’s darling girl Lupita Nyong’o. Read more…
Features
Aisling’s Special Favourites
Shopfronts of Dublin the photography project is just one of the things Aisling Kett has been loving this fortnight… Read more…
FluxFeat
Is the best really about to get better? HTC One 2 (M8) is on the way…
HTC One 2 (M8) is on the way and Deputy Editor Michael Cogley has all you need to know… Read more…
Other Sports
DCU Men’s Tennis Team achieve Intervarsity glory
After two barren years DCU won the intervarsity tennis title recently on home turf. Read more…
Football
Not all doom and gloom at Old Trafford
Michael Cogley looks at the recent, well-documented problems at Manchester United and comments on why he thinks United fans have reason to be hopeful. Read more…
Athletics
DCU take home cross country title
DCU’s Athleitcs Club put in another strong performance at the recent intervarsity cross country championship, taking home the men’s title. Read more…
Other Sports
DCU kayakers have to settle for second at intervarsities
DCU Kayaking Club managed a second place finish at the recent intervarsities as UL took home the title. Read more…
Film
Review: The Zero Theorem
Terry Gilliam’s characters leave plenty to be desired in his latest offering The Zero Theorem. Read more…
Other Sports
Golden day for DCU boxers
DCU Boxing Club have enjoyed much success recently with two elite gold medals followed by eight boxers qualifying for the All-Ireland finals. Read more…
Sport
It’s not always just a harmless flutter
Chris Jordan speaks to GAA star Oisin McConville about the dangers of gambling and what he went through during his darkest days. Read more…