Sport
The different tales behind the Tiger Woods crash
Eleven years ago, Tiger Woods cut a deeply apologetic figure as he confessed to the world’s media details of a scandal that had been brewing for years.
The College View
Lifestyle
Garnier products are now officially cruelty free
Speaking on the brand, Garnier Global Brand President, Adrien Koskas explains that they “have been committed to a world against animal testing since 1989.” Read more…
Opinion
College students are left behind by Living with Covid plan
Although the Government cannot answer and accommodate for every single matter, it is imperative that they ensure that every student is looked after, is happy and is not suffering during this hard time. Read more…
Features
Students look back on one year of online learning
This month marks a year since students across Ireland began online learning. We all thought we were getting two weeks off college; little did we realise that if we fast forward to 2021, we would still be in the same situation. Read more…
Music
The evolution of rap over the last decade
Prominent female rappers of today, such as Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion, have continued and adapted Nicki Minaj’s powerful stage presence by reversing gender roles within rap. Read more…
Lifestyle
The rise of herbal medicine
Herbal medicine is considered the oldest form of healing, it works to restore the balance of the body on both a physical and emotional level. It was discovered by mankind as they turned to nature and herbal medicine to restore and maintain health and vitality. Read more…
Television
Tommy Tiernan brings us the goods
RTÉ has extended the Tommy Tiernan show by six weeks due to popular demand. The fan favourite show was due to finish it is ten-week run on March 6th. The show will now air its Read more…
Sport
How the pandemic has affected women’s sports
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here have always been clear barriers for women in sport compared to the men’s games, but the impacts of the global pandemic have exposed these issues further.
Sport
WatchLOI returns ahead of new League of Ireland season
The FAI have unveiled new broadcasting deals for the 2021 League of Ireland and Women’s National League campaigns.
DCU News
Alumni office holds virtual St Patrick’s Day celebrations across the US
The DCU alumni office hosted virtual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations for their alumni networks in San Francisco, Washington DC, and New York City last week. Read more…
Features
A look back at John Horan’s historic final year as GAA President
“I think in a strange way the empty stadium brought a kind of silence around the place. If there was a full stadium you would have still gotten that silence, but the Saturday evening and the darkness certainly did add to the occasion” Read more…
News
UL design new computer science course with paid placements
The University of Limerick (UL) has partnered up with a number of tech companies to design a software engineering course aimed at changing the way computer science is taught. Read more…
Features
Gender identity in lockdown
“Ireland isn’t as progressive as people like to like to think it is.” Read more…
News
Three more Technological Universities may be established by 2022
The government has announced that three new Technological Universities could be established by next year by merging existing Institutes of Technology. Read more…
National News
Lockdown homeschooling creates strain between parents and children
[dropcap]H[/dropcap]omeschooling during lockdown is putting a strain on relationships between parents and children, a survey has found.
News
Primary teaching students at private college must pay €650 for online Gaeltacht
Over 1,700 students at Hibernia College, a private college for training primary and post-primary teachers are being forced to pay €650 for an online Gaeltacht experience. Read more…
DCU News
Five portraits of inspiring women unveiled at DCU
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]or International Women’s Day on March 8th, DCU unveiled five commissioned portraits of inspiring women.
Features
Air pollution has a lasting damaging effect on public health while speeding up climate change
[dropcap]E[/dropcap]very evening, as the sky turns dark and the wind becomes bitter, Jenny looks out of her living room window to see her son playing outside. She knows he will have to come inside sooner Read more…
DCU News
New law removes barrier for disabled PhD students but more action is still needed says DCU student
New regulations have been signed into law that will remove a barrier facing PhD students with disabilities however, some students are frustrated that barriers for people with disabilities still exist. Read more…
News
Trinity launches study into its links with slavery and the British Empire
Trinity College Dublin (TCD) will begin a 24 month investigation designed to “examine, interrogate and reflect on its complex colonial legacies.” Read more…
DCU News
Hack4Change launches with over 630 DCU students
DCU launched its Hack4Change campaign virtually last week, hosted by the business school, with over 630 DCU student participants. Read more…
National News
Most third level students believe Irish should stay mandatory for Leaving Cert
Over two-thirds of college students surveyed by the Union of Students in Ireland believe that Irish should remain a compulsory subject for the Leaving Certificate. Read more…
DCU News
Eight per cent rise in first preference CAO applications for DCU courses
The Central Applications Office (CAO) has reported a rise in demand for DCU courses, particularly in STEM, Nursing, and Humanities and Social Sciences. Read more…
DCU News
DCUSU Hustings 2021 – Campus events, hybrid learning and support for nurses and teachers
Campus events, hybrid learning and support for student nurses and teachers. The points made by candidates for DCU Students’ Union (SU) 2021/22 mostly focused on supporting students through Covid-19 and beyond, and the hopeful return Read more…
Television
It’s a Sin Review
“It’s a Sin” will mash your emotions up like a potato and tug your heartstrings along a cheese grater. Makes a delicious meal then, but it’s heavy going. Do with that what you will, but it gets a hearty recommendation from me. Read more…