Opinion
Is ‘period leave’ an example of inequality in the workplace?
With some companies now introducing period leave for female employees, Shauna Bowers explains why she thinks the allowance is unnecessary. Read more…
Year: 2016
DCU News
INTRA reform and aid for placements priority for Education & Placement hopefuls
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…
DCU News
System errors leaves some DCU students to vote by paper
A system error has caused DCU students to vote by paper ballot for Education Faculty rep rather than online.
Students' Union
Engineering and Computing Hustings: Condon, Hayden and McCullagh
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…
Health
Saving my sight with Laser eye surgery
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…
Articles
College dating deal breakers
Adam Daly’s satirical view on college relationships. Read more…
Food
Student cooking: Chocolate orange cake
There is nothing quite as satisfying as a chocolate cake and this tangy orange twist gives an alternative yet tasty kick.
Features
Striking during Centenary derailed support for Luas workers
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…
Articles
Bábhta amháin fágtha i tSraith Náisíunta Iomanaíochta
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…
DCU News
Students urged to get smart and learn to restart a heart
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…
Articles
Students can expect decrease in GP fee
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…
Students' Union
Engagement and Development: Naoise McHugh on training class reps
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…
News
No official opposition to cannabis referendum
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…
Features
Fight continues to repeal the Eighth
“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…
GAA
A story of sectarian GAA coverage in Northern Ireland
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…
Music
Review: Mind of Mine by Zayn Malik
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…
DCU News
CRC top of the agenda for Engagement & Development post
Five candidates compete for one of the new positions on the Students’ Union, Vice President for Engagement and Development.
Students' Union
Not all fun and James: Academic Affairs result expected to be tight
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 Hype
Finding the formula for a musical comeback
The music industry is no stranger to stars trying to make a comeback, however whether they fail or succeed is a separate entity.
Opinion
Climate change can no longer be ignored
Sonja Sjogren speaks about why people need to start taking the consequences of climate change more seriously. Read more…
Articles
Vale Tudo: Ón bpúirín go dtí an pálás.
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…
Students' Union
Humanities students shouldn’t have to defend the quality of degrees all convenor candidates agree
Intra placements across all courses in the humanities faculty made up a significant part of each of the four convenor candidates opening addresses during hustings. Every candidate spoke about the need for an Intra placement Read more…
DCU News
Stiff competition for part-time SU positions
The new part-time position of Irish Language Officer is contested by three candidates, Cáit Ní Cheallacháin, Críotíona Ní Laimhín and Barra Ó Scannláin. Ní Cheallacháin wants to weave the Irish language into all aspects of Read more…
Music
“We’re doing it for Ireland” say Rusangano Family
In the Shona language of Zimbabwe, the word Rusangano means togetherness, and it’s clear that the concept resonates strongly with Rusangano Family’s members – MCs God Knows and MuRli, from Shannon by way of Zimbabwe Read more…
Students' Union
The anti-fees movement and the amalgamation, hot topics for President hopefuls
Five candidates are running for the position of DCU Students’ Union President 16/17 in the upcoming election.