DCU News

DCU Students Drop Pens and Walk Out

October 17, 2024

A number of DCU students walked out of lectures in protest of government inaction on the rising financial costs of third level education. 
The walkout protest was one of many across the country. Read more…

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The Hidden Cost of Technology for Students

September 30, 2024

College is not easy. It’s academically rigorous, socially demanding, and certainly economically challenging, but it’s an utter privilege to be there. Okay, perhaps socially demanding is a stretch—the multiple nights out a week aren’t particularly stressful! But what’s not a stretch is the financial pressure that students and their parents are put through.  Read more…

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Relationships to Roommates: Navigating College Life

September 30, 2024

Starting college as a fresh 18-year-old, being thrown straight out of the most stressful exams of your adolescence life can be very daunting. Everyone tells you how life is flying by and that you’re “really grown up now”, (trust me this was my least favourite thing to hear). You get older, you make new friends and the people you grow up with aren’t the ones you see every day to talk about PE at lunch.   Read more…

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Live Results: 2024 DCUSU Election

March 25, 2024

15:15 – The quota has officially been hit & a new student union will be elected at 4pm today. 16:06 – The announcement is running late but the steps are incredibly busy with supporters. Most Read more…

DCU News

Grave Concerns: Opening Night

March 25, 2024

Grave Concerns, written and directed by Dom Byrne, brought its opening night audience on an emotional journey through dark comedy and a stellar story.  The play follows Matthew, played by Cameron Simpson, a Leaving Cert Read more…

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Cycle lane inFAILstructures?

March 7, 2024

Amidst the hustle and bustle of city life, streets are changing and concerns are growing across the country: the need for sustainable transport measures. The difficult challenge of balancing environmental considerations with increasing urban congestion Read more…

Film

Wicked Little Letters review

March 7, 2024

3/5 stars Olivia Coleman and Jessie Buckley’s talents shine throughout a scandalously sweary mystery comedy. When the residents of a stereotypical seaside town begin receiving heinously foul-mouthed letters, free-spirited Irish immigrant Rose is locked up Read more…

Sport

Allianz Football League Round-Up

March 7, 2024

After five rounds of Allianz Football League action and three more to play, competition is hotting up in all four grades. Division 1 New Manager Mickey Hart has navigated an almost perfect start to the Read more…

Features

Ruth O’Leary Interview

March 7, 2024

Ruth O’Leary’s debut novel The Weekend Break gives you a glimpse into the lives of different women. The relatable novel is a brilliant gift coming up to Mother’s Day this Sunday. The newly released novel Read more…

Film

One Love Film Review

March 7, 2024

Rating: 3/5 The newly released biographical film, Bob Marley: One Love, directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green explores the life of Bob Marley, and Bob Marley and The Wailers, leading up to the ‘One Love Peace Read more…

Features

Endometriosis Awareness Month

March 6, 2024

March is not only the month in which we celebrate women, it is also the month of yellow ribbons. It is an occasion to shine a light on the always relevant issue of endometriosis, a Read more…

Articles

Day One on the Campaign Trail

March 6, 2024

The second round of Student Union voting started with a bang, as the U building was flooded with colourful campaigning. Following last month’s failed bid to elect a new student government, past candidates have made Read more…

DCU News

DCU Dance Win Big at Intervarsities

March 6, 2024

DCU Dance took home much of the silverware at the Dance Intervarsities last Tuesday. Hosted in the Helix, the competition was electric as thirteen colleges across the country fought to take the top prizes in Read more…