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The women of Irish university politics
The University experience for Irish women has progressed drastically over the past century.
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Face masks, pods and nappies – The life of an essential early years educator
93 per cent of Early Years educators say they will leave the sector in five years’ time if things don’t improve.
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EllaVerbs – the language learning app with DCU origins
Many entering the hallowed halls of the Helix on their very first day in DCU, may dream of meeting a significant other over goujons in NuBar, or at least establish a serious library relationship before Read more…
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A look back on Ireland’s response to Covid-19
We are almost one month into 2021, and Ireland’s relationship with Covid-19 has been nothing short of tumultuous.
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DCU Tea Instagram account run by teen thousands of miles away.
“I thought, why not make one?” the once hidden figure behind a DCU confessions page reveals, from a place many miles from Glasnevin.
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Methadone clinic patients still face stigma two decades on
The Methadone Treatment Protocol (MTP) has been in Ireland since 1998. The patients of these methadone clinics are still facing the same stigma as those who attended the clinics 22 years ago.
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Dark days and dark minds – Gym owners protest closures under Level 5
With a 6-week lockdown in Ireland, gyms have shut to many owner’s and participant’s disapproval.
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Why it really is a dog’s life during lockdown
While the pandemic has affected almost every aspect of human life imaginable, the impact it may have had on our furry friends is less obvious.
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Online charity shop launched by former DCU student
Former DCU student, Rónán Ó Dálaigh developed the idea for the company Thriftify when he found a book he needed for college in a charity shop for €1.
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200 Plus 2 Days: The Young Activists Fighting for Workers’ Rights
“It’s weird to say the energy in a loading bay on Parnell Street, on a cold October night is kind of electric.” This is the bold claim made by Seán Powney, a DCU graduate and Read more…
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Goujons taste just as good in takeaway boxes
It’s a Tuesday night in October, students are enjoying cans of Jack Slatts (with dash of course) after a long day of online lectures. This is not the NuBar from six months ago. Then again, Read more…
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From receptionist to covid officer
Stay indoors. Completely avoid contact with other people. Use a separate toilet to people in your household.
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‘Home sweet home’ is not the case for all students
Since the decision to close all institutes of education came into effect last month, many students have had to make the difficult decision to leave their college lifestyles and return home.
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DCU lacks supports for student parents
Student parents in DCU struggle to find time to study, integrate with their peers, and support their families while attending the university.
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The protesters against direct provision
For a country that uses the slogan of “100,000 welcomes” to visitors, recent events of arson and protests would lead you to think that Ireland is not as welcoming and friendly as it claims to Read more…
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How Ireland’s sex education system has failed us
At age 15, Jack Cooley sat in a transition year sex education workshop and felt like a sexual pervert.
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Fast fashion is so last season
The fashion industry is one so massive, that the extent of its effects are difficult to comprehend. Especially in countries like Ireland, buying from the fashion industry is a pillar of everyday life.
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The movement to ban bloodsports
Bloodsports have remained a topic of debate in and out of government buildings, however, the movement to ban bloodsports is stuck at a standstill. “Imagine if a gang of thugs set a pack of dogs Read more…
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The growing impact of Sober October
Sober October originally started as a fundraising opportunity, but its main purpose has now grown to mean much more to it’s participants.
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Likes, comments and hatred
“She was wearing a thong with a lace front.” Throughout history, choice of clothing has been wrongfully mistaken for consent. Throughout history, women have been told what they can and cannot wear. Young girls become Read more…
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Battling burnout
Semester 2 is here and everyone is ready to jump straight back into college life full steam ahead. A lot of students have new year’s goals to finally get themselves sorted with regards to college Read more…
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“Child marriages are a human rights violation and a manifestation of gender inequality,”- UNICEF
Many European countries are allowing refugee child brides to be re-united with their older husbands when they reach our shores, but this is a violation of the most basic rights of children. Catherine Devine discusses the epidemic that is child marriages. Read more…
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Top 5 Irish Sporting Moments of the Last Twelve Months
It has been a year of unprecedented success for Irish sport, from rugby to football, to boxing and gaelic games, to golf and UFC, Ireland’s sporting heroes went big over the past twelve months. Read more…
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The Year in Review – 2014/15
Aidan Delaney takes a look back at an immensely successful sporting year in DCU. Read more…
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Diary of a Foodaholic:
Áine Marie Monk talks about how she’s forever hungry. Read more…