Articles
The principles of intuitive eating
New year, new me. Sound familiar? This has probably been uttered by every person at least a handful of times in the last decade or so.
The College View
Opinion
Ireland has not learned from past mistakes
In his state apology to the victims of Mother and Baby Homes, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said “It is the duty of a republic to be willing to hold itself to account. To be willing to Read more…
News
North-East Dublin residents feel unsafe due to drug related intimidation
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] quarter of North-East Dubliners have experienced drug related intimidation according to a report published on January 26th.
Features
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…
The Hype
Artistic community reacts to the final Mother and Baby Homes Report
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]his October will mark 29 years since Sinéad O’Connor’s appearance on Saturday Night Live in which she tore up a picture of Pope John Paul II. This followed her acapella rendition of “War” by Bob Read more…
Articles
Imposter syndrome: The cycle and how to overcome it
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]mposter syndrome is something we have all heard of but probably don’t know much about.
Features
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.
Television
How reality TV adapted to the pandemic
While people are at home watching television more than ever in the last number of months, reality TV has had to take a knock due to coronavirus restrictions.
News
Trinity College study finds length of “Long Covid” unrelated to intensity of virus
A study by Trinity College (TCD) has found that even those with mild Covid-19 symptoms can develop “Long Covid”. Liam Townsend, a research fellow in TCD and specialist registrar at St James’s Hospital was the study’s Read more…
Features
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.
National News
Hospitals face scrutiny for giving leftover vaccines to staff’s families
[dropcap]R[/dropcap]otunda Hospital and the Coombe Hospital have confirmed that they gave unused Covid-19 vaccines to relatives of their staff and to members of their local communities.
Music
Lana Del Rey teases newest album ‘Chemtrails Over the Country Club’ amid her latest hit of backlash
Lana Del Rey surprised fans with a glimpse of her upcoming album which drops this year after Covid-19 delayed the original release date. Her new album, Chemtrails Over the Country Club follows the success of 2019’s Norman Fucking Rockwell! Read more…
News
DCU students raise almost €21,000 for Movember
Dublin City University has raised almost €21,000 throughout November by growing out their moustaches as part of the Movember initiative. Read more…
Articles
Student nurses deserve more than just a round of applause
On several occasions we have stood on our doorsteps and applauded the frontline workers, as they deserved it but now they also deserved to be paid. Read more…
Lifestyle
The powerful respite art can offer during lockdown
We’ve all had to find our coping mechanisms during the pandemic, especially over the last six weeks where we’ve all be stuck inside. And we’re not out of the woods yet, Level 3 can only give us so much freedom. Read more…
Film
RTÉ commemorates 100 years since Bloody Sunday with new documentary
Last week RTÉ broadcast a documentary, Bloody Sunday 1920, commemorating the 100-year anniversary of the tragedy. And it was lovely. Read more…
News
The IUA say student experience is priority for universities in semester two
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n a statement, the Irish Universities Association (IUA) said that universities are conscious of the uncertainty students are facing and have therefore planned to begin semester two of the academic year predominantly online.
News
Can’t Get Home – The initiative to help international students cope with staying in Ireland
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Union of Students in Ireland (USI) have launched a virtual campaign for international students within Ireland.
Lifestyle
From “Shy Di” to fashion’s favourite: The evolution of Princess Diana’s style
From epochal ball gowns to iconic athleisure wear, throughout her public life Diana’s wardrobe captivated the world’s attention. Portraying such a paragon of fashion is no easy feat, nor is recreating her style. Yet these were the mammoth challenges Emma Corrin and costume designer Amy Roberts found themselves tasked with in the latest season of The Crown. Read more…
Film
The glorification of on-screen criminals
The glorification of criminals on popular TV shows and movies can have a darker and more significant effect on society than people anticipate. Read more…
National News
Campaign launched to change proposed legislation relating to revenge porn
[dropcap]L[/dropcap]ast week a campaign began to put an end to image based sexual abuse (IBSA), or what is sometimes known as “revenge porn,” in Ireland.
News
DCUSU host Trade Union Week
“Know your rights, know when you’re being treated fairly and unfairly in a job, know there are unions you can join that will support you,” said Lucien Waugh-Daly, DCU Students’ Union’s (DCUSU) Vice President (VP) Read more…
Features
Methadone clinic users still face stigma almost two decades on
Methadone clinics have been in Ireland since 1998. Their patients are still facing the same stigma as those who attended the clinics 22 years ago. Read more…
Lifestyle
Using Feng Shui to attract positivity in your home
Feng Shui enables you to change the placement of your belongings to welcome harmony and a natural flow of positive energy. Read more…
National News
Anti-LGBT+ bullying StandUp Awareness week takes to Irish secondary schools
StandUp Awareness week is running this week in a number of schools across Ireland. Organised by BeLonG To Youth Service, the charity for young LGBTI+ people, the initiative has been going on for 11 years and gives second level schools a chance to stand up against LGBTI+ related bullying. Read more…