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Paddy’s Day and Prejudice
Jade O’Leary discusses the stigma attached to Irish people when it comes to drinking alcohol. Read more…
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Setting sail or an empty Vessel – are the days of YouTube numbered?
For most kids, turning ten is an exciting milestone. I mean, it’s not every day you enter double digits. For video-sharing site YouTube, however, its birthday on Valentine’s Day just gone is even more significant. Read more…
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‘Kidstagram’ – should we be worried about children going viral?
Laura Colgan takes a look at why people want their kids to become internet sensations, and if it is fair to the children themselves. Read more…
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Willpower or €1.50? The allure of Penneys
If you can’t make it to the Canaries this spring, worry not, as Penneys’ St. Moriz tan will have you looking (but not smelling) fresh. Read more…
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Faith within the Inter Faith
There’s a lot more on offer in the Inter Faith centre than just religion. Read more…
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Descent to Digital Dystopia
Cian Roche weighs out the pros and cons of digital media against its traditional print counterpart. Read more…
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The land of ‘Céad Míle Fáilte’ set to welcome new referenda
Ireland is looking outward at a sea of referenda coming its way Read more…
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Trials and Tribulations of a Retail Worker
Jade O’Leary speaks about the hardships endured by retail workers on a daily basis. Read more…
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Empowering women through technology
DCU are to hold a talk to engage more young girls in the technology, science, engineering and math field. Read more…
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Weight Loss Diary Week 1: An Introduction
In the first of a series of articles, Ross Dooner opens up to us about his war against weight. Read more…
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TEDxDCU spreads ideas, passions and knowledge
In its second year in DCU, the 2015 TEDx event saw a series of DCU alumni, faculty members and researchers take to the stage of The Theatre in The Helix to help spread the ideas they have or have had. Read more…
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Niteline are always there
Niteline are a student based service waiting to help at any time Read more…
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From Lisdoonvarna to Tinder – what’s the best dating option this Valentine’s Day?
St Valentine is the patron saint of love… but also the plague. Read more…
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Has ‘plus-size’ gone too far?
Jade O’Leary takes a look at what really constitutes as positive body image in today’s society. Read more…
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No freedom, until we’re equal
The transgender Community in Ireland are continuing to fight back as the Government propose a new Bill on transgender recognition. Read more…
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Breaking the silence of Autism
Áine Marie Monk takes a look at life with Autism. Read more…
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In appreciation of language
Ruaidhrí Croke examines the importance of language and its simplification in the media today. Read more…
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Temple Street at Christmas
Not all children will get to spend Christmas at home this year. Six-year-old Izzy O’Connell will spend Christmas in Temple Street as she begins her fifth round of chemotherapy. Read more…
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Histiocytosis: A Voice That Needs To Be Heard
Jade O’Leary speaks to Niamh Ni Ruari – a long-term sufferer of the rare disease LCH – about why awareness for the cause needs to be raised and how she feels about her case being chosen for this year’s 24 Hour Broadcast. Read more…
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Press play: Google sizes up Spotify with streaming service
Jacob looks at the new streaming services that are giving Spotify a run for their money Read more…
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Spare a hug, have a Harte
Michael Brown, the black, unarmed teenager shot by white police officer Darren Wilson is a recent example of how racism is still alive and well in our society.
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Acting the maggot for money
Caoimhe Ní Chathail talks to RTÉ’s Sean Regan on presenting children’s television. Read more…
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Band Aid 30: We all know that it’s Christmas
Catherine Devine asks if it’s about time that we tire the ceaseless track. Read more…
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Muhammad Yunus: when injustice seeks the just
At 74 years of age, Muhammad Yunus, a social entrepreneur who has founded banks for small farmers, has come under criticism and scrutiny from the Bangladeshi government. Read more…
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Dublin’s pickpockets profit from our lack of awareness
A couple of seconds is all it takes to lose your most valuable possessions on the streets of Dublin Read more…