After years of domination at the top of DCU’s Clubs and Societies leaderboard, it has officially been confirmed that the Media Production Society has fallen off. In this article, I endeavour to discuss the myriad Read more…
The 2022 national average for the driving test pass rate is 53.2 according to the Road Safety Authority (RSA). A figure that shows roughly half of those who attempt their driving test fail. I consider Read more…
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…
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…
From Chemistry to Computing, there are so many courses on offer here at DCU, all with varying levels of sexiness. Though very subjective, the facts are the facts- Communications takes the cake as the sexiest Read more…
Retailer Argos has announced that they are closing all of their 34 stores in the Republic of Ireland, resulting in around 580 job losses. The move was first confirmed by trade union Mandate, who said Read more…
Although it is now considered Apple’s budget iPhone, the 13 hosts a range of features that make it hard to ignore. On June 2007, Steve Jobs premiered the first-ever iPhone. For the tech industry, this Read more…
Alix Earle is the internet’s new “it girl” of the moment. The twenty two year old University of Miami student took TikTok by storm gaining 4 million followers since September of 2022. Unlike most other Read more…
Model Joanna Cooper has backed The Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s annual ‘Denim Day for Dementia’ fundraising campaign. The nationwide campaign asks the public to don their denims on Friday 3rd of March to help raise Read more…
Whether it’s vicariously living as a New York socialite or a Beverly Hills party girl, reality shows are truly a perfect escape from the mundane. Envious lifestyles packed with plentiful drama make for the ultimate Read more…
Bhreathnaigh 3.64 milliún daoine ar TG4 i rith 2022, dar le figiúirí nua ón stáisiún teilifíse. Tá méadú tagtha ar líon lucht féachana TG4 arís don bhliain seo caite, i gcomhréir le treochtaí na blianta Read more…
Irish music legend Christy Dignam is receiving palliative care for a rare form of blood cancer, amyloidosis. The Aslan singer, aged 62, has been suffering with the disease since March 2013, with his family caring Read more…
The nominations for the 95th annual Academy Awards were announced today, with a historic nomination for Ireland in the International Feature film category. Read more…
It can be refreshing to hear people share stories of their own experiences with mental health. It’s nice to know we’re not alone and raise awareness for where we can go to get help. What’s Read more…
Many of us have been witnessing the downfall of the health services in Ireland as significant pressure persists due to a surge of patients presenting to emergency departments (ED) across the country, GP practices and Read more…
The desperate plight of refugees and migrants requires rethinking our current system Over 12,000 people applied for asylum in Ireland last year. This represents an over 400 per cent year-on-year increase according to the Department Read more…
John Lydon, also known as former Sex Pistol Johnny Rotten, has called the Eurovision Song Contest “disgusting” and “absolutely awful”, despite vying to represent Ireland in it this year. When asked in an interview on Read more…
Silicon Republic, an Irish-based technology news website, has announced that Jenny Darmody will become their new editor from this month. The news website, based in Dublin, covers news on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths), Read more…
Recently British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced his intention to introduce new anti-trade union and strike legislation. The new law seeks to impose “minimum service levels” for key public sector jobs such as in Read more…
FLIARA- Female Led Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Areas is a €3 million project, involving Universities across Europe aimed at developing and strengthening policy and government framework involving women in agriculture. The project aims to Read more…
Traffic came to a standstill last Thursday in Dublin city after multiple anti-refugee protests were held around the city. These anti-refugee protests have sparked much backlash from political figures, local communities and national media. Read more…
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has announced today that student maintenance grants have now increased. This measure was introduced as part of Budget 2023, which will see the Read more…
With 2022 coming to a close, The Hype team wanted to share some of our highlights that got us through the year of mass inflation, Omicron and Russia being a really bad neighbour. Read more…
The DCU Media Production Society’s 24-hour Broadcast takes place over the next two days. The broadcast is live now! Here is a link to watch- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VU0dPx96jOg Each year DCU MPS choose a charity partner, and Read more…
Protesters gathered in Egypt last week to voice concerns over the human rights of climate change activists imprisoned in the country at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) last week. Read more…