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UCD student’s attacker convicted
The attacker of UCD postgraduate student Natasha McShane has finally been convicted of her attempted murder in an incident which left her barely able to walk or talk, Karla Chubb reports. Read more…
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Clubs and Socs
Domino’s asks MPS to remove video over content
MPS have issued a statement about their hoax video which was not intended to promote violence after their sponsor Domino’s Pizza requested it to be taken down. Read more…
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SUSI approves 43,000 grants compared to 6,000 this time last year
SUSI has shown a large improvement on last year, with 39.000 students having received grant payments on time Read more…
Clubs and Socs
Students bare chill for RAG Underwear Mile
Some forty brave DCU students took part in the recent RAG Underwear Mile, which saw them run around campus clad in boxers and briefs in aid of RAG’s social projects. Read more…
National News
Anger expressed as dole is cut for those under 26
Budget 2014 brought in harsh cuts to the Jobseeker’s Benefit social welfare allowance for those under-26 and young people and their represenatatives are kicking up a fuss, report Theresa Newman and Finnian Curran. Read more…
DCU News
Taoiseach opens Family Business Centre at DCU
An Taoiseach Enda Kenny was on campus recently to launch the new Family Business Centre. While at DCU, he also visited the Volunteer Expo and commented on the benefits of volunteering. Read more…
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How did Budget 2014 affect students?
How did Budget 2014 affect you? Theresa Newman reports on a cut which will affect several students and young people – a reduction in the dole or Jobseekers Allowance. Read more…
National News
Excise duty on alcohol increased in budget
A 10c excise was placed on the price of alcohol in Budget 2014, but those who called for a minimum price to be placed on alcohol believe this won’t go far enough, as Ruth Marnell reports. Read more…
National News
Hike in medical card prescription charge in Budget 2014
Budget 2014 announced changes to the Medical Card system and a hike in the cost of Medical Card prescriptions – DCU’s health services are not in a position to cater for Medical Card students however, as Theresa Newman reports. Read more…
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Unsure first-years seeking help of Student Advice Centre
Several first year students are unsure about their course and sense of direction in university and have sought the help of the Student Advice Centre. Rachel McLaughlin spoke to Director Claire Bohan. Read more…
DCU News
SHAG Week: A Social Round-Up
SHAG week took place on DCU campus last week, when inflatable penis pinatas, sexperts and sex comedians rolled into town to provide students with good-humoured advice and information. Read more…
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UCD takes pro-choice stance
Students of UCD have voted for their university to adopt a pro-choice stance on abortion, but concern has been raised over the lack of publicity the campaign received on campus, as Emily Bodkin reports. Read more…
DCU News
DCU academics Defend the Irish University
DCU academics have backed a campaign in an effort to, as they see it, protect the Irish university. Sean Defoe reports Read more…
DCU News
Careers Service points the way for students
DCU Careers Service are opening their doors to all students on campus, offering help to get them on the road to their dream career, as Sarah Bermingham reports. Read more…
DCU News
Social media and marketing experts gather for Helix conference
Social media and marketing experts dispensed some valuable tips at mini-conference ‘Get Social’, held at the Helix recently, as Aisling Kett reports. Read more…
Clubs and Socs
Support on campus for LGBT youth, at greatest risk of suicide
Major new research has revealed startlingly high rates of attempted suicide amongst young LGBT people, however support services are available on campus, as Sarah Bermingham reports. Read more…
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Trinity SU President faces impeachment referendum
A referendum is to be held on the position of Trinity Students’ Union President Tom Lenihan, whose presidency is alleged to be causing disquiet amongst the university’s community, as Sarah Curran reports. Read more…
Clubs and Socs
New format Clubs and Socs days prove a success
Clubs and Socs days were held for three consecutive days on campus recently, with over 2,500 freshers enticed to sign up. The new format was generally well-received, as Suzanne Cooper reports. Read more…
DCU News
Demand on Student Assistance Fund rockets as SUSI leaves students in limbo
DCU’s Student Assistance Fund sees a sharp rise in applications as SUSI again fail to keep promises. Finnian Curran and Ciara Moore report. Read more…
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WIT takes legal action against former president
Waterford Institute of Technology has initiated legal proceedings against its former President Professor Kieran Byrne for €120,000 he owes them in personal expenses. Read more…
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All third-level graduates to have vote for Seanad
Following the vote to retain the Seanad, Taoiseach Enda Kenny will extend the right to vote in elections for the Seanad to graduates of all Irish third-level institutions, as Bryan Grogan reports. Read more…
DCU News
Taoiseach praises spirit of volunteerism at DCU
An Taoiseach Enda Kenny praised students for carrying on the Irish personality of being willing to help others, as he attended DCU 2013 Volunteer Expo in the Hub. Read more…
DCU News
DCU students represent Ireland at Enactus World Cup
A team of DCU students led by Hannah Dobson represented Ireland at the Enactus World Cup recently, presenting on socially-concious projects HeadstArts and AkiDwA, as Martina Brophy reports. Read more…
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Surge in numbers of enrolled student priests
This year has seen a surge in the number of entrants to the National Seminary in Maynooth. Bryan Grogan explores the trend and just what’s involved in studying for the priesthood. Read more…
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USI stage demonstrations as budget looms
The Union of Students in Ireland have begun a series of demonstrations, with marches stage recently in Dublin, Cork and Silgo as Budget 2014 looms. Sean Defoe and Nicole O’Connor explore what measures students can expect and the actions being undertaken by the USI to prevent further cuts. Read more…