Lifestyle
Why you should continue to cut back on your alcohol intake
For many, the first month of the year is known as dry January where people don’t drink any alcohol throughout the month. Read more…
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The women of Irish university politics
The University experience for Irish women has progressed drastically over the past century.
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Face masks, pods and nappies – The life of an essential early years educator
93 per cent of Early Years educators say they will leave the sector in five years’ time if things don’t improve.
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EllaVerbs – the language learning app with DCU origins
Many entering the hallowed halls of the Helix on their very first day in DCU, may dream of meeting a significant other over goujons in NuBar, or at least establish a serious library relationship before Read more…
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A look back on Ireland’s response to Covid-19
We are almost one month into 2021, and Ireland’s relationship with Covid-19 has been nothing short of tumultuous.
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DCU Tea Instagram account run by teen thousands of miles away.
“I thought, why not make one?” the once hidden figure behind a DCU confessions page reveals, from a place many miles from Glasnevin.
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Student nurses deserve more than just a round of applause
On several occasions we have stood on our doorsteps and applauded the frontline workers, as they deserved it but now they also deserved to be paid. Read more…
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Methadone clinic users still face stigma almost two decades on
Methadone clinics have been in Ireland since 1998. Their patients are still facing the same stigma as those who attended the clinics 22 years ago. Read more…
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Using Feng Shui to attract positivity in your home
Feng Shui enables you to change the placement of your belongings to welcome harmony and a natural flow of positive energy. Read more…
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Methadone clinic patients still face stigma two decades on
The Methadone Treatment Protocol (MTP) has been in Ireland since 1998. The patients of these methadone clinics are still facing the same stigma as those who attended the clinics 22 years ago.
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Simon Harris confirms additional €15million allocated to higher education
Simon Harris TD, confirmed that an additional €15 million is to be given to higher education institutions for capital works and equipment. Read more…
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Dark days and dark minds – Gym owners protest closures under Level 5
With a 6-week lockdown in Ireland, gyms have shut to many owner’s and participant’s disapproval.
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Why it really is a dog’s life during lockdown
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hile the pandemic has affected almost every aspect of human life imaginable, the impact it may have had on our furry friends is less obvious.
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Online charity shop launched by former DCU student
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]ormer DCU student, Rónán Ó Dálaigh developed the idea for the company Thriftify when he found a book he needed for college in a charity shop for €1.
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The lingering effects of ‘long covid’
Some people with Covid-19 will have symptoms that linger or recur for weeks or months after their initial recovery, this is known as long covid. Read more…
Books
“The Haunting of Bly Manor” tells a chilling love story
While this is a horror series, this particular season takes on a dramatic yet chilling love story that even those who can’t stand horror could enjoy. Read more…
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Students to receive €250 payment under 2021 budget
Third-level students are set to receive a €250 payment in the coming year in recognition of the impact of Covid-19 on students, as outlined in the Budget 2021. Read more…
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Goujons taste just as good in takeaway boxes
It’s a Tuesday night in October, students are enjoying cans of Jack Slatts (with dash of course) after a long day of online lectures. This is not the NuBar from six months ago. Then again, Read more…
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200 Plus 2 Days: The Young Activists Fighting for Workers’ Rights
“It’s weird to say the energy in a loading bay on Parnell Street, on a cold October night is kind of electric.” This is the bold claim made by Seán Powney, a DCU graduate and Read more…
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The stranded Leaving Cert class of 2020
Thousands of Leaving Cert students we left with nothing to commemorate the end of this phase of their life as they embark on a new one. Read more…
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DCU Student Union host virtual events to help first years adapt
The Student’s Union of DCU have held a number of virtual events to help first years adapt to a new hybrid of online learning and interact with their potential classmates. Read more…
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The USI’s #EducationForAll campaign
The USI launched the #EducationForAll campaign in hope of highlighting students who have past and present issues with the high cost of student fees and accommodation. Read more…
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Gwyneth Paltrow’s “clean sleeping” promotes a healthy sleep routine
The idea behind clean sleeping is essentially making it your goal to get at least eight hours of quality sleep every night. Read more…
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Anti-mask protests in Ireland begin to grow violent
A series of anti-mask protests have taken place across the country, in an effort to stop the government from legally mandating face coverings. Read more…
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Menstrual cups are a sustainable option for people with periods
A menstrual cup is a reusable period product. It is a small, flexible cup made of silicone that is more sustainable than other period product options. Read more…