Lifestyle
The travel tales – Nightmare on Maine street
Travelling is supposed to be exciting and fun but sometimes it doesn’t go as smoothly as planned. Shauna Bowers told of her travel disaster this summer. Read more…
Year: 2017
Opinion
Should the UCD SU President be impeached?
In having the magazine reprinted, Ascough cost the student body €8,000 – the maximum fine for publishing such information is €4,000. Barry Murphy, UCD SU’s Campaigns and Communications Officer, alleged how difficult the Repeal campaign had been to run with Ascough as President and told the University Observer of disagreements with her over the repeal budget and class reps and “showed discomfort” with the placement of UCD for Choice in the Freshers’ tent. Read more…
Student Life
What I learned by changing course
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here is no way to prepare someone for university – unless, like me, you take a very expensive trial run. Most students are very young (84 per cent of Leaving Certificate students applied for college places Read more…
Opinion
Should Hugh Hefner really be idolised?
Those who brand Hefner as a ‘legend’ or ‘icon’ may say that he deserves our admiration because of his campaigns for contraception, abortion and the sexual revolution. Purely based on those facts, I agree, as those are all necessary elements of a contemporary world. It shouldn’t be forgotten that Hefner was a hedonist- he believed in dominating life in pleasures. Abortion and contraception are the mere ingredients that helped him live this hedonistic life as carefree as possible. Read more…
Opinion
Is free education our only hope?
We need to look at countries like Germany and Sweden who offer free third level education which mean equal opportunity for all citizens. The graduates who benefit from the free education system differ from Ireland’s graduates because they leave third level education in a comfortable and safe financial position and can therefore contribute to the growing economy from a much earlier age. Read more…
University News
Students flock to graduate fair in the RDS
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]housands of students attended the annual Gradireland Graduate Careers Fair, which took place in the RDS last Wednesday. The annual event is an opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate students to engage with different employers from Read more…
News
Government announces Budget plans for education
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]e spoke to the major political parties about what they hope to achieve in this year’s budget in relation to third-level institutes. Now that the budget has been released here are their hopes so we Read more…
DCU News
DCU plans North Dublin cultural quarter
[dropcap]DCU intends to make a North Dublin cultural quarter over the next few years as part of a wider plan for the university’s development. The extensive five-year plan was launched on September 20th and will Read more…
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…
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.