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Housing Promises Keep Coming – Rooms Not So Much
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Nigeria’s Security Crisis – Over 160 Dead After Brutal Massacre
On Tuesday, February 3rd, over 160 people were left dead following a violent massacre in the villages of Woro and Nuku, located in Kwara State in western Nigeria. It is the deadliest and most brutal Read more…
News
Fury, Fear and Fireworks Amid Citywest Riots
“You can’t get the Irish down. This is our country. Get them f*cking out!” a woman bellowed through a megaphone. Forgetting, perhaps, that the guards she was encouraging people to attack were likely Irish too. Read more…
The Dev
Galway Atlantaquaria: A conversation about conservation
While in Ireland, aquariums are scarce, Galway Atlantaquaria has been operating since 1999, focusing on the education of native marine and freshwater species. Many aquariums have implemented conservation projects for specific animals, working alongside doctors Read more…
SciTech
Is AI affecting you?
Artificial intelligence has recently become more critical in the development of students during their educational careers. Whilst traditional learning involves students being actively engaged, creating their own notes and quizzes to prepare for exams and Read more…
News
DCU Students protest the unexplained rise of accommodation service fees
On October 9th a group of DCU students protested the rise of accommodation service fees. According to official sources, the service fee in one undergraduate residence was raised from 52 euros to 116 euros, with Read more…
Articles
New Pool Soc Chair Elected Days after Former Chair’s Resignation
Charlie Buckley was elected Chairperson of Pool and Snooker Society on Thursday night after beating the former Vice-Chair 24 votes to 16 in a result that provoked “half of the room” to leave. The results Read more…
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Pool Society Chairperson resigns as ‘Closed Door Election’ attempted to form invalid committee
Pool & Snooker Society’s former Chairperson has resigned following an alleged attempt to hold a “closed-door election” to retain his undemocratically elected position ahead of Thursday’s EGM. While there is no confirmed interim Chairperson position Read more…
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DCU students discuss pause on Occupied Territories Bill
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has shelved the Occupied Territories Bill, looking to replace the bill with new legislation due to it being ‘unconstitutional as drafted.’ Put forward in 2018 by opposition in response to Israel, the Read more…
News
Cost of Living: Can students pay up?
As the cost-of-living increases for Ireland’s young learners, is it surprising that many stay home? It’s been three weeks since the Central Statistics Office (CSO) released the first results from its ‘Growing up in Ireland’ Read more…
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Voter apathy dominates Dublin as Fine Gael-Fianna Fail coalition looms
With the general election at a close, another Fine Gael-Fianna Fail coalition government appears likely. However, voter apathy on the election continues to persist in Dublin. Despite a robust campaign from the Electoral Commission, voter Read more…
DCU News
DCU students react to the increase in taxi fares and the lack of public transport services
On the first of December 2024, the National Transport Authority of Ireland implemented a 9 percent increase in taxi fares. Pre-booking fees have also increased from €2 to €3, bringing the increase in fares to Read more…
News
Voter apathy dominates Dublin as Fine Gael-Fianna Fail coalition looms
With the general election at a close, another Fine Gael-Fianna Fail coalition government appears likely. However, voter apathy on the election continues to persist in Dublin. Despite a robust campaign from the Electoral Commission, voter Read more…
News
Election results are out but the question of who enters the coalition still awaits an answer
The general election has drawn to a close but coalition talks loom as Fianna Fail and Fine Gael need more support for a stable Dáil majority. Fianna Fail has retained its status as the largest Read more…
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International Protection Applicants facing homelessness after Citywest eviction
Over 40 International Protection Applicants have gathered outside Leinster House after being evicted from temporary accommodation in Citywest this morning, as Fine Gael and Fianna Fail parliamentary parties met for the first time post-election. The Read more…
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Labour to meet with Green Party Leader amid government formation rumours
Labour leader Ivana Bacik has hailed the recent success of the party but said that the priority is to engage with smaller left-wing parties first, as parliamentary meetings continue in Leinster House today. “My priority, Read more…
Articles
“Housing Heat and Transport Tensions: Dublin-West Candidates Clash at DCU Debate Ahead of Election Day”
Ahead of the 2024 Irish general election, seven candidates of the Dublin-West constituency attended a debate hosted by DCU. Discussion on housing, education and transport was had, and fiery exchanges passed between candidates. In a Read more…
News
Can’t Decide Who to Vote For? The College View Has You Covered
In the run up to a General Election, it can be difficult to know who to vote for. The Irish electoral system is complicated, with a wide array of parties and a great many candidates. Read more…
Features
From Rome to Budapest: How Nationalist Movements Are Redefining Europe
The political landscape of Europe is more divided now than ever, with nationalist movements gaining ground from Rome to Budapest. This is aligned with what many have called a global resurgence of right-wing populism. Countries Read more…
Articles
Leaders Debate: What will the parties do for students?
In an RTÉ Upfront debate, all 10 major political parties discussed the current issues in Ireland, such as housing, cost of living, climate change and immigration. However, this poses the question: what was discussed for Read more…
DCU News
War on the 11: What Losing The Bus Route Will Mean for DCU Students and Dublin Residents
Dublin’s Number 11 bus route is headed toward extinction. As part of the BusConnects changes, its replacement – Number 19 – will end service at Parnell Square rather than crossing south through the city. This Read more…
News
Registering to Vote
With the election less than three weeks away and the political campaign underway, it’s time to make sure you’re registered to vote. Voting takes place November 29th, and as per usual you must be registered Read more…
Debate
General Election 2024: What are we voting for?
Coalitions, party tensions and Ireland’s very own Harris campaign: The government has dissolved the Dáil and called a general election for November 29th. However, what does this mean, and how will it affect students? The Read more…
Articles
The Enoch Burke Saga Continues
Enoch Burke has been imprisoned again by the High Court after not following court order. The secondary school teacher has previously been imprisoned twice after refusing to follow a legal order to stay away from Read more…
News
Cybersecurity Awareness: What does it mean for students?
As internet reliance grows in society, October marked the 21st Cybersecurity Awareness Month to initiate the discussion around cyber threats on a national and international level. Students reliance on the internet for their studies, make Read more…