Articles
Beyoncé makes history – Grammys 2023
The 65th Annual Grammy Awards were held on February 5th, with a who’s who of the music world heading to Los Angeles to honour the best the past year had to offer. The awards, hosted Read more…
The College View
Articles
Yes or Pass: An Garda Síochána to be outfitted with body-worn cameras?
You can take the bus, the Luas, or even the train and believe that you are not being recorded, but you are. CCTV cameras have been installed for public safety, yet, there isn’t any recording Read more…
News
Dogs Trust receives 394 surrender requests
Dog welfare charity Dogs Trust Ireland today called for public donations to help cope with the almost 400 surrender requests received since Christmas Day. “As a charity that relies solely on the generosity of our Read more…
Articles
Mattresses pulled out for prisoners
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…
The Hype
Are We Overdoing it with Horror Game Remakes?
2023 will see a lot of remakes of popular horror games. But are these “polished-up” games really worth getting excited over anymore? Read more…
Articles
Giraffes vs Penguins: The Generational Debate
The question has plagued me for years now, and I’ve come to realise that the only solution is a truly logical and analytical approach. So I’ve got a list of aspects I’ve written up with Read more…
Film
Is The Last of Us TV Show Even Better Than the Game?
There are many moments that make you wonder “How was this never in the original story?” A sign that “The Last of Us” is in very safe hands. Read more…
The Hype
What is the Latest ‘Core Core’ TikTok Trend and how is it Affecting Gen Z?
With every trend, there’s a start and an end, but as Core Core has gained popularity, it puts even the idea of online trends into perspective for a lot of our youth. Read more…
Television
Netflix Renews That ’90s Show for a Second Season
The first season of the That ‘70s Show spinoff landed on Netflix this January, hitting the streaming platform’s ‘Top 10 English TV’ list in 35 countries. With the debut season already garnering over 41 million hours in streaming worldwide, here’s what we can expect from Season Two. Read more…
National News
Remote Rapscallion: Illegal drone activity disrupts Dublin Airport
Illegal drone activity caused major disruptions at Dublin Airport over the last two weeks; a number of flights were diverted to Shannon, Belfast, and Manchester on four separate occasions. The costs of the delays are said to be well over one million euro. Read more…
Articles
Wild Youth to represent Ireland at Eurovision 2023
Wild Youth has been selected as the Irish Eurovision 2023 entry, after a tightly contested race in The Late Late Show’s Eurosong national selection. The band saw off bookies favourite CONNOLLY to win the competition by two Read more…
Features
Is it Right to Convert Places of Historical Tragedy into EducationalCenters?
Plans are underway to turn the former Dublin Magdalene laundry into an educational centre to remember the atrocities that occurred at the site. The Office of Public Works (OPW) is converting the former institution into Read more…
Opinion
Ireland is driving apprentices away
The country is crying out for apprentices every year. They drive our economy upwards, but the rate they are on is well below minimum wage. Working a minimum of 39 hours a week and starting Read more…
Articles
Tragedy for Turkey and Syria- were preparations enough?
Rescue teams continue to search through the rubble in both Turkey and Syria today, as countries worldwide provide aid and stand in solidarity with civilians who have lost their lives. Early Monday, the 6th of Read more…
Opinion
Making the internet safe for young people
A survey conducted by Microsoft online for international safer internet day showcased that 69% of people experienced an “online risk” last year. The main risks highlighted in the survey were: cyberbullying, hate speech, and threats Read more…
DCU News
Campaigning for DCUSU Elections 2023 has Begun!
DCUSU Elections 2023 have begun and we take a look at Thomas O’Dowd and Brandon Perry’s opening day of campaigning. Read more…
DCU News
Compliments, Contradictions and Campaigns – DCUSU Presidential Election Kicks Off
In the first event of the DCUSU Presidential Elections, incumbent Thomas O’Dowd and Brandon Perry laid out their platforms. Read more…
Articles
DCUSU Elections 2023: Hustings Live Updates
Matthew Joyce, Muiris O’Cearbhaill, Liam Coates, Jack Redmond, Sarah O’Tuama Additional Reporting: Amy McLoughlin
Film
Here are our Favourite Romance Flicks for a Valentine’s Night In
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, there’s just enough time to get bingeing on your favourite romantic movies. Whether you’re settling down to watch a movie with a partner, some friends, or in bad need of some quality alone time, there’s enough romantic movies to keep you entertained for lover’s season. And if you’re looking for some inspiration – look no further. Read more…
Rugby
Six Nations: How things stand after week one
Round two of the 2023 Six Nations is upon us after an intriguing opening weekend. Ireland avoided any fears of an ambush in Cardiff and dispatched an ageing Welsh side with relative ease. An almost Read more…
GAA
DCU Dóchas Éireann lose Sigerson semi
UL 3-12 DCU Dóchas Éireann 0-12 UL knocked out DCU Dóchas Éireann from this year’s Electric Ireland Sigerson Cup following an impressive performance in Netwatch Dr. Cullen Park on Wednesday night. Inspired by second half Read more…
Other Sports
Where and why you should watch Super Bowl 2023 this Sunday
Super Bowl Sunday has arrived after a spectacular NFL season. State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona will host the 57th iteration of American Football’s biggest game, as the Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles. Read more…
GAA
DCU Dóchas Éireann advance to Sigerson semi-final
DCU Dóchas Éireann 2-12 MTU Cork 0-09 DCU Dóchas Éireann advanced to the semi-final of the Electric Ireland Sigerson Cup with a nine-point win over MTU Cork. Second half goals from Jack Bryant and Lorcan Read more…
GAA
Late goal seals Fitzgibbon victory for DCU Dóchas Éireann
DCU Dóchas Éireann 3-14 SETU CARLOW 1-19 Conor Kehoe’s goal in injury time was enough to secure a one-point victory for DCU Dóchas Éireann over SETU Carlow in the third round of the Electric Ireland Read more…
Rugby
Andy Farrell names Ireland Six Nations squad
Joey Carberry was the most notable absentee from the 37-man squad selected by Andy Farrell and his coaching staff for the upcoming Six Nations Championship. Carberry, following a slow start to the season, has looked Read more…