[dropcap]To[/dropcap] pursue the job of your dreams, there is a pretty good chance you are going to need a degree to get there. As the scrap for college places continues, the government also continues to Read more…
ROMES are a half Irish, half Canadian alternative pop band made up of childhood friends Jacob Bitove on vocals, his brother Nick Bitove on drums, Andrew Keyes on Bass and James Tebbit on guitar. Earlier this Read more…
As crowds of people swarmed into Marlay Park, it was clear that Longitude was going to be a weekend to remember. The atmosphere was full of excitement for a fantastic lineup. Laura Mulva, Daughter and Read more…
[dropcap]Stranded[/dropcap] students, missed lectures and having to endure plenty of cycling and walking. This is the reality many students face because of the bus strikes. DCU has tried to help the students in their commute Read more…
[dropcap]“We[/dropcap] are not witches but if the church and state insist, then let us be the descendants of all the witches they could not drown.” This is a line from a poem recited by prominent Read more…
[dropcap]Students[/dropcap] lining the pathways, queues for the delicatessen in Spar and the endless cups of caffeine. The smell of new books, the vibrancy of new stationary, the heavy backpacks slumped on the shoulders of hungover Read more…
[dropcap]Walking[/dropcap] onto campus for your first year at DCU, you might feel nervous, excited and unsure of what to expect. With so many opportunities at your fingertips, it can be overwhelming figuring out how to Read more…
[dropcap]Irish[/dropcap] people have always had a bad reputation when it comes to drinking. We are often portrayed as a nation that does nothing more than drink heavily. This of course is untrue. We have produced excellent Read more…
[dropcap]I[/dropcap] am in complete control. I do well in my area of work. I am productive, charming, a go-getter. I have no control. I am failing in my tasks. I do nothing, snap at people, have Read more…
[dropcap]Coming[/dropcap] up to the start of college, everyone will tell you to enjoy yourself. It’s the time of your life, the place where you’ll meet your future bridesmaids and create award winning hangover cures. Your college Read more…
Following the release of The Repeal Project’s video ‘We Face This Land’ expressing strong views regarding the possible repeal of the 8th amendment, Andrew Ralph expresses his views on the controversial matter of abortion in Ireland and the limited services available to the women of our country. Read more…
20 years may as well be an eternity in pop culture. 20 years ago, the brand new musical phenomenon worldwide was the Macarena. Dancing at the Crossroads, a tribute song to Wexford’s All Ireland winning Read more…
Many students have spent their summers indoors intoxicated by Netflix content. This summer was a particularly fruitful one for the company with new seasons of the charismatic Orange is the New Black and the addictive Read more…
There it is, in the distance, voice soaring over a thundering rhythm: “Cloooooooud, block out the sun.” The call to rise. Eyes bleary, legs weary, it’s 8:30am on the second day of Electric Picnic, and Read more…
Hi pals! I’m Stephen Keegan and I’m your Arts Editor for the year. I’m coming off the back of a great year as deputy and I’m looking forward to working towards making this a dream Read more…
[dropcap]It[/dropcap] might take 5 billion years to fully explore the vast, procedurally generated universe of No Man’s Sky – but it only takes 65daysofstatic to soundtrack it. Few bands could take up the task of Read more…
The struggle to secure student accommodation is becoming more difficult every year. Conor Hawkins asks if Ireland should follow Europe’s lead by using shipping containers as housing. Read more…
For those who don’t recall, neknomination was an online drinking game that saw people “necking” an alcoholic drink and “nominating” their friends to do the same thing. This was recorded and the videos were uploaded to Facebook. Read more…
Autism is often described as a ‘spectrum disorder’, meaning that two individuals with the same diagnosis may not experience the same difficulties at the same time. The symptoms can present themselves in many forms and combinations ranging from mild to severe Read more…
With some companies now introducing period leave for female employees, Shauna Bowers explains why she thinks the allowance is unnecessary. Read more…
The majority of people who get laser eye surgery are between 25 and 35 according to O’Keefe, who has been doing refractive surgeries in Ireland for 25 years. He was one of the first of two surgeons to introduce laser eye surgery to Ireland. Read more…
As in Dublin, public opinion towards these public transport workers soured pretty quickly. Angela Merkel echoed the thejournal.ie’s poll in saying that workers have the right to strike but that right should be used responsibly, that there was a “common responsibility” for the union and company to reach a compromise. Read more…
Zayn Malik’s debut album has been highly anticipated since his departure from One Direction just over a year ago. In a boyband, his role was clear: brooding, mysterious, soulful. As a solo artist, he seems Read more…
“USI has been pro-choice and campaigning for Irish abortion services since the early 80s. We are proud to stand alongside and fully support Amnesty International in this campaign.” Said Union of Students in Ireland President, Kevin Donoghue. Read more…
The music industry is no stranger to stars trying to make a comeback, however whether they fail or succeed is a separate entity.