Lifestyle
Diabetic diet on campus
Eating on campus can be more complicated than just deciding whether to go to the canteen or Nubar, for some with dietary needs such as people with diabetes it can be a total inconvenience. Read more…
Month: October 2017
Articles
The beauty review: Seventeen Contour kit
Contouring is a massive trend in the makeup world so Elsa McEvoy reviewed an affordable contour palette she’s tried recently. Read more…
University News
DCU offers Lego workshops for variety of ages
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]ublin City University are now offering Lego workshops for all ages in their newly built Lego Innovation studio situated on St. Patricks Campus, Drumcondra. The ‘Learnit’ Academy will use this interactive learning hub to carry out Read more…
basketball
New look Saints aim to make their mark despite difficult opener
The DCU Saints got their season underway with the toughest of tests, playing host to league champions Templeogue. Looking to build on last season’s 8th place finish, DCU were facing a side that were dealt Read more…
Lifestyle
Weekend adventures in Ireland
If there is no room in the budget or time to plan a trip away at the weekend, there are always plenty of places worth visiting at home to pass the weekend. Read more…
Food
Grub guide: Junior’s Paulie’s Pizza
Continuing our grub guide, a student friendly restaurant review, Tess O’Connor reviewed a Pizza restaurant based on price, atmosphere and service. Read more…
Articles
The beauty review: Garnier Skin Active
Skincare is such an important step in your daily routine so Ellen reviewed Garnier’s new skincare range, Active skin to test if it is worth it. Read more…
Football
Excited Johnny McDonnell enjoying “something different” with DCU Soccer
[dropcap]J[/dropcap]ohnny McDonnell hadn’t had a break from football since 1983. McDonnell has a long career as a defender, which saw him play his trade on both sides of the border and become a League of Read more…
Lifestyle
The A/W style guide: coats
Whether it’s outrageous patterns or a timeless classic there are plenty of jackets and coats for you to choose right on the high street. Read more…
Lifestyle
Cheap city breaks
City breaks are more tempting than ever with Ryanair and Aer Lingus regularly announcing seat sales but be careful to consider the added cost of travelling. Read more…
Articles
The beauty review- Skinny Tan
Tanning Thursdays have become iconic in Ireland amongst us girls so Lifestyle editor, Katie reviewed a new tan release in Ireland, Skinny Tan. Read more…
Lifestyle
The A/W style guide: boots
With autumn well and truly underway and winter only around the corner, it’s time to (reluctantly) bid farewell to warm weather and adapt our footwear to a colder climate. And with a wide range of styles to pick from to suit any occasion, shoe lovers will be spoiled for choice this season. Read more…
Articles
Chasing health and happiness
Fitness vlogger and snapchat star, Siobhán O’ Hagan told to students in DCU last week how she took the risk of quitting her job to pursue health and happiness. Read more…
DCU News
DCUSU hold Best Possible Start Week for new students
[dropcap]B[/dropcap]est Possible Start Week was held in DCU last and run by Welfare Officer Podge Henry. Events were held throughout the week on both the Glasnevin and St. Pat’s campuses and were in conjunction with Read more…
Lifestyle
Young Irish designers seeking success overseas
With six Irish designers showing at London Fashion Week this season, we question whether or not there’s space for young Irish design graduates to have a career in Ireland. Read more…
News
Irish student applications to UK drop
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here has been an 18 per cent drop in Irish student applications to UK universities this year according to reports by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service.
News
UCD rejects petition to impeach SU President Katie Ascough
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] petition by the University College Dublin student body to impeach current Students’ Union President Katie Ascough has been rejected by the union.
Hurling
Eoin Roche hoping to replicate Freshers success with DCU Seniors
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]s we approach the beginning of the new season, DCU hurling looks to continue the progress made after an exceptional 2016/17 season that saw the Freshers claim All Ireland glory while the seniors will look Read more…
Boxing
DCU boxers stun national teams to win two Celtic Cup gold medals
[dropcap]]D[/dropcap]CU boxers John Marshall and Faolan Rahill won gold medals in the Celtic Cup competition in Dungarven last weekend. Marshall and Rahill won gold in the multinational competition which had national squads and the Irish Read more…
Features
The requiem of life vs celebrity
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hile scrolling through your social media feed this week what did you see? Were you greeted with the rumours that Kylie Jenner is pregnant or were you greeted with the most recent news coming from Read more…
Football
“Massive honour” to pull on Ireland jersey, says DCU’s Amber Barrett
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]ew people in DCU had as busy a summer as Amber Barrett. Between a move to a new college, a senior inter-county football campaign, a WNL league title to chase, a trip to Taiwan for Read more…
DCU News
DCU celebrate Space Week 2017 with public lecture
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]pace week is a great way to hook people of all ages into the sciences, according to DCU mathematical scientist Dr John Regan.
Articles
Living the bus life
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]ollege life is like no other – gone are the days of being told what to do by parents and teachers, you now have control to do what you want, when you want. But what Read more…
Features
When it’s life’s blood
[dropcap]B[/dropcap]lood donors are needed each week in Ireland, 3,000 of them, according to Irish Blood Transfusion Services; and blood never goes out of fashion. Only three per cent of the eligible Irish population give Read more…
GAA
Ladies game still has “a fair bit to go” before sporting equality, say All-Ireland winners
[dropcap]G[/dropcap]ender equality has not yet been reached in Gaelic football but winning an All-Ireland has vindicated the huge commitment of inter-county football for DCU’s Fiona Hudson and Aisling Moloney. This year saw the Ladies Gaelic Read more…