Lifestyle

The season of sequins

November 29, 2017

Finding the perfect christmas party outfit can be a nightmare but with these simple tips you’ll be dressed for the festive season in no time. Read more…

Opinion

Keep your tweets to yourself

November 29, 2017

People are powerful behind screens and sympathy is non-existent. Political leaders and influencers wouldn’t make similar statements if the social media age was non-existent so it shouldn’t be so common for them to be made today so casually. Read more…

Opinion

Leo’s homelessness comments show a lack of sympathy

November 29, 2017

Varadkar’s comments like Gleeson’s shows his misunderstanding of the issue, his disinterest in the problem, his aloofness to lower class issues. His overall classism and elitism, as members of the Simon community and rival politicians have already pointed out. Read more…

University News

Workshops at USI LGBT event cancelled over allegation

November 29, 2017

[dropcap]A[/dropcap] speaker at Pink Training 2017 was asked to leave the event after coming into contact with a delegate who had previously made allegations against them to the Union of Students Ireland (USI).

Athletics

DCU Athletics Club regain road relay honours

November 29, 2017

[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU Athletics Club reclaimed the title at the Irish Universities Athletics Association’s road relay championships last weekend. The Intervarsity road relay race took place in Maynooth on Saturday the 18th of November with eleven colleges Read more…

Features

Zen and the art of garden maintenance

November 29, 2017

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]s you walk into DCU’s community garden, tucked away in a corner behind the library, the sounds of the outside world fade from earshot as a myriad of sights and smells cocoon you in an Read more…

Features

No good time for goodbye

November 29, 2017

[dropcap]D[/dropcap]arkness does not discriminate. Few people are bypassed when dire possibility and self-doubt eradicate even the faintest glimmer of light. Darkness can live within us all. For most, it pays only fleeting visits. For most, suicide is not Read more…

Articles

Does privilege triumph talent?

November 29, 2017

Nepotism is a very, very real concept and it’s incredibly frightening. For creatives, it’s a death wish- it prioritises potential contacts and attention over people who really love their job and have a true talent. Read more…

National News

Making Cents: Consumers urged to use gift cards early

November 29, 2017

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]s the Christmas shopping season kicks into high gear, consumers buying gift cards and vouchers have been warned to use them up early to avoid falling victim to overly restrictive terms and conditions.

Other Sports

Eight golds for DCU at swimming intervarsities

November 29, 2017

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he DCU Swimming and Water Polo club swept up at the intervarsity gala held in NUIG on the 18th of November, winning eight golds between individual and relay races.