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Inspirations: Hazel Robb
Most people would probably agree that listing my mother as someone who inspires me is a cliché, but you haven’t met Hazel Robb. Read more…
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From cyber stalking to coercive control, abuse has many forms
Women’s Aid, which has been working in Ireland since 1974 have launched a campaign called 2in2u. The campaign is aimed at helping young women in relationships to be aware of what is safe and what is sinister. Read more…
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100 great minds think alike
When Declan Egan created a start-up by the name of 100minds, he couldn’t foresee that it would raise over €400,000 for charity in just over two years. This year he wants to make a million. Read more…
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The Value of Volunteering
When starting something new and unfamiliar like university, it is important to feel like you belong. There are many different ways of achieving this, through clubs and societies, being on the class representative council, or volunteering. Read more…
Student Life
Getting home safely; there’s an app for that
The newest way to keep your friend in the know as you walk home is in the form of an App. The app known as companion is taking the world by storm since its release just a few weeks ago. Read more…
Through My Eyes
Living with Cerebral Palsy
Having had Cerebral Palsy (CP) from birth, I aim to give an honest account of the effect it can have on your life and how it may affect you on a daily basis. Read more…
Randoms
Inspirations: Susan Hawkins
Michaela Gaffney says Susan Hawkins had a huge influence on her life. Read more…
Student Life
Love me Tinder
We live in a world where there’s an app for everything, so it’s no real surprise that relationships are moving online Read more…
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Travel and learn with a local’s point of view
Travelling is s a huge part of an Irish student’s summer, whether it’s a J1 Stateside or working for a club in the sun, there is no denying that it hasn’t crossed a student’s mind at least once. Read more…
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The great debate: We should all take a year out before college
Looking back to that decision I made almost five years ago, I haven’t regretted it once. Taking a time out from studying opened so many doors for me and made my dream of travelling possible. Read more…
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The great debate: Social media is ruining our social lives
Agree: First, a surrender to a salient point: yes, social media has transformed the way people communicate with each other at home and across the world. There is no denying that the cultural and technological Read more…
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Yes Equality: A final plea
As the final issue before the referendum goes to print, Megan Roantree makes a final plea for a yes vote. Read more…
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The Transplant Twins
This list literally meant life or death for the family. 3 weeks and 2 days after being listed. Less than a month. It seems like a very short time, but when you have had Read more…
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Online obsession at its worst
It will come as no surprise to anyone how obsessed our society is with online attention. Whether it is Facebook likes or Twitter favourites our generation is all about social media gratification. It won’t be Read more…
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Are Irish jail terms criminally short?
We’re all familiar with the recent scandal that was Eamonn Lillis’ release from prison after serving just over five years for the manslaughter of his wife. The man’s face was on every newspaper in the Read more…
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Inspirations: Jane Goodall
Paul Dwyer looks at the work of animal rights activist Jane Goodall Read more…
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What’s next? Relief and heartache overshadowed by fear
In the last few weeks of her college experience, Ana looks into the fear of leaving the DCU bubble. Read more…
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Final Year Reflection: Thx Fr Th Mmrs
Jade O’Leary looks back on her time as a DCU student. Warning: contains nostalgia. Read more…
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The Great Debate: Marijuana should be legal in Ireland
With so many people smoking weed, should it be made legal in Ireland? Read more…
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Beauty school knockout
Fionnuala Jones explores the world of make-up artistry. Read more…
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Do people still read literature?
In a world filled with technology, even the elderly couple on the train are checking their Facebook feed. Read more…
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Diary of a Foodaholic:
Áine Marie Monk talks about how she’s forever hungry. Read more…
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With technology, just because we can doesn’t mean we should
Have Apple gone too far with their new gold €11,000 watch? Read more…
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Mental health has many faces
The media have been called to stop using stigmatising stock images of a person in isolation, head in hands, to accompany articles about mental health. Read more…
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Living Away From Home, FOREVER.
For many students, their time at DCU is quickly coming to a close. Jade O’Leary ponders life after university. Read more…