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The porn-appropriate age

March 15, 2023

Pornography, or ‘porn’ as it is more commonly referred to, is defined as ‘the depiction of erotic behaviour (as in pictures or writing) intended to cause sexual excitement.’ That being said, one may argue a Read more…

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Do we really need more biopics?

March 1, 2023

The biographical picture or ‘Biopic’ has been dominating box offices and awards season for the last number of years. But when do we say enough is enough?  This awards season alone we’ve had Baz Lurhmann’s Read more…

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SU elections: Joy, tears, and even more nods

February 22, 2023

Just after 8:30 pm in the U building crowds gathered. A smell of alcohol, goujons, and nerves filled the air, as returning officer Podge Sheehan announced the Student Union (SU) election results.  Crowds celebrated, as Read more…

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DCUSU should stay in the USI

February 21, 2023

In addition to going to the polls to vote in the Student Union election this Tuesday and Wednesday, DCU students will also have to decide on whether or not the Student Union will continue its Read more…

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Should DCUSU consider leaving the USI?

February 21, 2023

This Tuesday and Wednesday, DCU students will be asked whether the DCU Students Union should remain members of the wider Union of Students Ireland (USI). Those in support of DCUSU remaining as members of the Read more…

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DCU Library cuts fees permanently

February 15, 2023

DCU Library has cut all fines for overdue books permanently across all campuses. The decision was announced yesterday following feedback from the Students Union and direct comments made in recent years. In a statement to Read more…

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Mattresses pulled out for prisoners

February 15, 2023

100% bed capacity figures cause concern for the Irish Prison Reform Trust (IPRT). The total number of people in prison now exceeds the beds available and prisoners are now sleeping on mattresses.  There are currently Read more…

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Sub-minimum wage rates are outdated

February 1, 2023

When different rates of the minimum wage were introduced in correlation with working age, the justification was that young people had fewer responsibilities than older people in the working industry. At the moment, workers under Read more…

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Paschal Donohoe faced the correct consequences

February 1, 2023

One of the biggest news stories of 2023 has been the controversy around donations received by Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe in the 2016 and 2020 general elections and the Minister’s failure to declare certain Read more…