Randoms
Love letters
Letter writing is a concept often idealised and romanticised. Once a useful way of talking to people, does it serve a purpose in the modern world of social media? While there is definitely space for Read more…
Year: 2017
Randoms
Counter moves
An overwhelmingly uncrowded lecture hall on an overcast afternoon, is the location for the deceptively explosive talk by Dr Claire Hamilton of NUI Maynooth on Counter Terrorism in Europe. As a stream of students pool in and out Read more…
Student Life
Planes, trains and automobiles
Paris, Westminster, Brussels, Stockholm, Nice, Berlin – all cities that have suffered in the past few years at the hands of terrorists. Many major European cities have seen horrific incidents – knife attacks, bombings, vehicles Read more…
Blogs
“For three nights in Drumcondra audiences witnessed magic” – Review: DCU Drama’s Pippin
Every year DCU Drama stages a large and expensive musical. Every year the cast and crew face the unenviable task of topping the wonders performed by the previous production. Pippin was performed for three nights Read more…
News
USI launch drug awareness campaign in response to rise of synthetic drugs
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) launched the second of its drug awareness campaigns on Monday, 20th March, addressing the widespread use of synthetic drugs and its prominent status among young adults.
National News
European Court of Justice allows banning of “political, philosophical or religious sign” garments from the workplace
Garments such as hijabs that show “any political, philosophical or religious sign” can now legally be banned from the workplace, as stated by the European Court of Justice. The recent ruling directly affects workers in Read more…
Travel
Travel Tips for the Middle East
With summer fast approaching, the time has come to book your holiday plans. Emily Sheahan believes you should not be shy when it comes to The Middle East, and shares her tips for staying there.
Music
Gorillaz return as Humanz
When Gorillaz first began teasing at their new LP with the multimedia story “The Book of Noodle” back in October 2016, it’s doubtful anyone could have predicted the shape their fifth album “Humanz” would take. Read more…
National News
Catholic schools may be more diverse than non-denominationals
Recent studies have found that Catholic schools are more socially diverse than non-denominational schools, according to the Iona Institute. Read more…
University News
Motor Neurone Disease and Schizophrenia genetically linked, university research finds
A genetic link between motor neuron disease and schizophrenia has been identified, in a study led by Trinity College Dublin researchers.
National News
HIV figures up six per cent in 2016
There were 512 newly detected cases of HIV in Ireland in 2016 according to a report from The Health Protection Surveillance Centre. The figures show a rise of six per cent from last year. The Read more…
Television
Review – Beauty and the Beast
The live action imagining of Beauty and the Beast proved itself to be a tale as old as time, living up to and possibly surpassing the much loved Disney classic. The anticipation of this film Read more…
National News
Lack of regulation found in au pair industry
A lack of regulation in the au pair industry has stirred concerns abroad, according to a recent article in the Daily Telegraph. University of Technology Sydney researchers are interviewing the 10,000 au pairs currently working Read more…
Travel
The American Dream
The Graduate visa is a dream to those of us who are leaving, but not quite ready for the real world. Ciara Moran tell us why and how, we can make it our reality.
News
Crystal engineering: Irish universities lead the way in developing innovative technology
Belfast based MOF technologies have agreed to license and commercialise two new materials created at the University of Limerick to try and combat greenhouse gasses.
DCU News
NI students may face increased fees after Brexit
Nine months after Britain voted to leave the EU, Prime Minister Theresa May triggered Article 50 on Wednesday and formally served divorce papers on the European Union, a decision that would severely impact many areas Read more…
National News
TV licence set to be introduced for tablets, computers and laptops
TV licences are set to be introduced for tablets, laptops and computers as the current law in Ireland is to be changed by the Minister of Communications, Dennis Naughten.
Rugby
Boyle tries to balance rugby and university.
DCU student Paul Boyle has been picked in the team of the tournament for the recent Under 20 Six Nations Championship. Boyle, who was on-field captain for parts of Ireland’s campaign, was picked as the Read more…
News Features
Postcards from abroad
The world is indeed full of peril, and in it there are many dark places; but still there is much that is fair.” So says the great author JRR Tolkien. As Ibrahim Halawa spends yet another Read more…
Opinion
Building a non-sectarian generation
Following the death of former deputy First Minister in Northern Ireland Martin McGuinness earlier this month, Bríon Hoban discusses possibilities for the generations to come. Read more…
Opinion
Does social media substitute student’s engagement with politics?
Aoife Marnell argues that our generation’s involvement in politics on social media may have more outcomes than just a ‘like’ or ‘retweet’ of somebody else’s opinion. Read more…
Opinion
Self improvement: the fine line between healthy and obsessive
Bronwyn O’Neill discusses the fine line between healthy eating and becoming obsessive about food and fitness arguing that, although it is important to stay fit and healthy, we often aspire to unrealistic goals. Read more…
Features
Hiking: the hazardous hobby
Last month, the High Court overruled a decision for the National Parks and Wildlife Service to pay out €40,000 of damages to hillwalker Teresa Wall after she injured herself on a wooden boardwalk on the Read more…
Features
Are arts degrees a waste of time?
As University College Dublin (UCD) announce a huge overhaul of all of their arts courses, in an effort to make their graduates more employable, the question is posed whether this improvement is enough.
GAA
Maxwell reflects on a successful year for DCU Ladies’ Gaelic football
DCU manager Stephen Maxwell has reflected on a largely positive year for Ladies’ Gaelic football in the university. The senior ladies reached the O’Connor Cup semi-final while the college also enjoyed other successes, with triumphs Read more…