DCU Gaelic footballers Philip O’Donnell, Conor Moynagh, Colm Begley, Kevin Feely and Shane Carey have been named to the 2016 Sigerson Cup All-Star Team. DCU’s tally is second only to the seven University College Dublin Read more…
For those who don’t recall, neknomination was an online drinking game that saw people “necking” an alcoholic drink and “nominating” their friends to do the same thing. This was recorded and the videos were uploaded to Facebook. Read more…
The Seventh Annual Bill O’Herlihy Cup will take place on the DCU five-a-side pitches on Thursday, April 14th at one o’clock, it was announced this week.
Autism is often described as a ‘spectrum disorder’, meaning that two individuals with the same diagnosis may not experience the same difficulties at the same time. The symptoms can present themselves in many forms and combinations ranging from mild to severe Read more…
With some companies now introducing period leave for female employees, Shauna Bowers explains why she thinks the allowance is unnecessary. Read more…
Students on placement will have a representative in the Students’ Union after the role of VP for Education and Placement is introduced from next year. This role will be introduced to support student nurses, teachers Read more…
A system error has caused DCU students to vote by paper ballot for Education Faculty rep rather than online.
The hustings for the Engineering and Computing faculty convener began with a three minute opening statement from each candidate and then opened up the floor for questions. The three candidates running for the position are: Riain Condon, Avril Read more…
The majority of people who get laser eye surgery are between 25 and 35 according to O’Keefe, who has been doing refractive surgeries in Ireland for 25 years. He was one of the first of two surgeons to introduce laser eye surgery to Ireland. Read more…
Adam Daly’s satirical view on college relationships. Read more…
There is nothing quite as satisfying as a chocolate cake and this tangy orange twist gives an alternative yet tasty kick.
As in Dublin, public opinion towards these public transport workers soured pretty quickly. Angela Merkel echoed the thejournal.ie’s poll in saying that workers have the right to strike but that right should be used responsibly, that there was a “common responsibility” for the union and company to reach a compromise. Read more…
Níl ach babhta amháin fós le imirt sa tSraith Náisiúnta Iománaíochta, ach go leor idir dhá cheann na meá. Bhí feachtas thar a bheith díomách ag na gCorcaíoch agus cé go bhfuil orthu imirt in Read more…
A Campaign has been set up in DCU to raise awareness and encourage people to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). 62 per cent of DCU students surveyed said that they are unable to perform CPR. Final year Read more…
The cost of a doctor visit on campus could see a reduction to €15 according to the Vice President for Welfare and Equality Domhnaill Harkin. The current price of visiting the GP in DCU is €20 and decreasing the Read more…
Naoise McHugh is a final year multimedia student in DCU and the former class rep believes his social skills and determination are what qualify him for the role of VP for Engagement and Development. McHugh hopes to Read more…
No student or group has registered as opposing the passing of the referendum which will mandate the DCU Students’ Union to support and campaign for the legalisation of cannabis. Students will be asked to vote Read more…
“USI has been pro-choice and campaigning for Irish abortion services since the early 80s. We are proud to stand alongside and fully support Amnesty International in this campaign.” Said Union of Students in Ireland President, Kevin Donoghue. Read more…
Sport is a competitive battle of endurance and desire for victory. Individual battles add up to make a war, and a war curtails an underlying conflict of political, economic or religious tension. Sport combines athleticism Read more…
Zayn Malik’s debut album has been highly anticipated since his departure from One Direction just over a year ago. In a boyband, his role was clear: brooding, mysterious, soulful. As a solo artist, he seems Read more…
Five candidates compete for one of the new positions on the Students’ Union, Vice President for Engagement and Development.
James Donoghue and James Nolan are the two candidates running for the new position of Academic Affairs Officer in the Students’ Union election this year.
The music industry is no stranger to stars trying to make a comeback, however whether they fail or succeed is a separate entity.
Sonja Sjogren speaks about why people need to start taking the consequences of climate change more seriously. Read more…
Neadaithe sna sléibhte agus sna cnoic in Rio de Janeiro, is monarchan de chineál éigin iad na ‘Favelas’, as a dtagann an mhéid is mó de iomaitheoirí sa chomórtas ealaíne chomhraic mheasctha is mó ar Read more…