Opinion
No time for thinking: social media does it for you
Michael Cogley looks at the affect social media is having on peoples’ communication skills and the affect it’s having on young leaders. Read more…
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Smokers Should Be Respected – Not Restricted
Are Universities correct to implement smoking bans? Read more…
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Stuck On The Web
When my Mother suggested that I had a problem regarding my internet usage, I decided to look into Internet Addiction further and I was surprised with what I found. Read more…
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Keeping it Casual – one big wind up?
Casual dating or serious relationships? Our opinion editor Christina Allen asks which one. Read more…
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Fame vs Family
How far would you go for 15 minutes of fame? Read more…
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Commit to committee or regret it
While joining a club or society can seem daunting, Claudia Gocoul explains why you should join. Read more…
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‘Labyrinth, come in’
Prior to the referendum initiated in 2012 by DCU Sinn Fein, the word ‘Labyrinth’ would have evoked an image of a 25-year-old U.K rapper responsible for hits such as Earthquake and Beneath Your Beautiful among Read more…
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Why Formula E is the future of motor racing
Cathal Austin on why the environmentally sustainable alternative to Formula 1 is set to take over in racing. Read more…
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Important to get students views on Labyrinth
Sean Cassidy on why he wants people to vote against having a labyrinth in secular DCU. Read more…
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When did obesity become okay?
Is it really ok for companies to encourage overweight people to love their bodies? Theresa Newman doesn’t think so. Read more…
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Do we really need to live life through our cameras?
Are we sacrificing living in the moment to capture everything on camera? Read more…
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Negative attitudes towards elections need to eliminated
Sean Cassidy reflects on how students engaged with candidates in last week’s Students’ Union elections. Read more…
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Heroic or treacherous? Perceptions of a whistleblower
Tomas O Ruanaidh on why our perceptions of, and how we portray, whistleblowers needs to change. Read more…
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Engage with candidates and vote in SU elections
Sean Cassidy on why it’s important for every DCU student to engage with the candidates in the upcoming SU elections and use their vote. Read more…
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Options needed for non-drinkers and students on ban
Societies Officer Eve Kerton on the need for options for DCU’s non-drinkers and those on a drinking ban. Read more…
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Drinks promotions nights heading for disaster
Opinions Editor Eamon Donoghue on the dangers of drinks promotions nights following crushes due to overcrowding at two nightclubs in Ireland. Read more…
News Features
Marching with pride on St. Patrick’s Day
Ruth Marnell looks at the controversy surrounding the Boston St. Patrick’s Day parade and their decision to not allow the LGBT community to march under pro-LGBT banners in the parade. Read more…
Opinion
The USI and student democracy
Sean Cassidy analyses the yes result to re-affiliating to the USI and what it will mean for DCU. Read more…
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Library opening hours no help for exams
Jamie Gallagher gives his thoughts on the library opening hours during exam time. Read more…
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Opinion: Pro-life disaffiliation is dangerous
Sean Cassidy gives his reaction to pro-life students disaffiliating from UCD Students’ Union following the abortion stance referendum. Read more…
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An bhfuil cead agam mo theanga a labhairt?
Rónán Ó Dálaigh gives his reaction to the resignation of the Irish Language Commissioner and where the future of the Irish language lies. Read more…
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Pylons: A rational reflection on EirGrid’s expansion
Ian Moran reflects on the controversy and opposition to EirGrid’s planned pylon route. Read more…
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Policy making needs to be more democratic
Trinity student Fiachra Ó Raghallaigh gives his view on politicians reliance on expert groups and advisers when it comes to policy making, and the need for a more democratic process. Read more…
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DCU Students’ Union: A lot done, a lot more to do
As the end of the first semester approaches, Opinions Editor Sean Cassidy reflects on the work done by DCU Students’ Union so far this year. Read more…
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The problems with business funded universities
Opinions Editor Sean Cassidy on the impact relying on the business industry could have for Irish universities. Read more…