National News
Thousands march on anniversary of homeless man’s death
Thousands march on the anniversary of Jonathan Corrie’s death, the man who died near the Dáil, to protest against the housing crisis. Read more…
The College View
DCU News
DCU’s St Vincent de Paul Society sleep rough for homelessness
Members of Dublin City University’s St. Vincent de Paul (SVP) society carried out their annual 24 hour sleep out from 12 noon on Tuesday December 4 until 12 noon the following day. Read more…
The Hype
The significance of album artwork for music
Most people will be able to recognise white squiggly lines set against a black t-shirt and instantly know that it is a piece of Joy Division fan merchandise, or even just a t-shirt you wear to make people think that you know that you have a superior taste in music to them. Read more…
Film
The best Christmas films to feel the festive spirit
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]hristmas movies are an essential part of the festive season and thankfully there’s no shortage of heart-warming films to put you in the mood.
Features
Explainer: why does DCU hold its exams after Christmas?
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he semester one exam period in DCU is coming up. The two week period starts on the January 7th and finishes on the 19th, where over 16,000 students will sit exams.
Film
You’re a nice one, Mr. Grinch
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Grinch is a lovable anti-hero compared to his successors in Illumination’s rendition of the classic Christmas film. The film opened in cinemas on November 9th and will run over the Christmas period. It was Read more…
Lifestyle
Cheap and cheerful Christmas cooking
Are you tight on cash but want to share a Christmas dinner with your college mates? Mikey Walsh has found affordable options for you and your pals. Read more…
DCU News
Held seats to be cleared in Cregan library during busy period
[dropcap]Seats [/dropcap]held by students and left vacant in Cregan library on St Patrick’s campus will be cleared as part of a pilot scheme launched on December 3rd.
News
Eamon Ryan calls for Metrolink to be extended to UCD
TD Eamon Ryan is calling for the Dublin Metrolink to be extended out as far as UCD. Read more…
Features
Risky business: sex sells
I feel more afraid walking down dark streets in Dublin late at night than I do in my own apartment when I’m working, Read more…
Other Sports
DCU Karate kick it up a notch
The cup, which was held in UCD on December 1st, saw the team gain two gold medals, seven silver and six bronze. Read more…
DCU News
Java Café goes under construction
[dropcap]Java [/dropcap]Café on DCU’s St Patrick’s campus is set to go under renovations to upgrade and refresh the social space, said DCU Chief Operations Officer Declan Raftery.
National News
Consumers warned against purchasing online DNA tests
Last week, reporter Karlin Lillington from The Irish Times asked people to be mindful of exposing their sensitive and valuable data and to avoid DNA tests altogether, citing Facebook as the prime example of data sharing mishaps. Read more…
National News
Online physiotherapy service to be rolled out in Ireland
The online physio service will be brought to users by specially trained physiotherapists via the VideoDoc platform, with a focus on musculoskeletal medicine, ergonomics and occupational health. Read more…
National News
Irish Rail funded over €100,000 for extra security over Christmas period
There have been repeated calls from the National Bus and Rail Union for additional security on certain routes, including calls for a dedicated Garda Public Transport Policing Division. Read more…
DCU News
DCU discusses: What do we do with the Church’s hurtful past?
[dropcap]Dr [/dropcap]James Gallen spoke of the need for a truthful examination of the Catholic Church’s past to regain the trust of the faithful in light of the abuse scandals, at a talk hosted by DCU Read more…
Articles
Exam cram
During the exam period, many students resort to the caffeinated drinks to give them more of a buzz to keep them going on all-nighters of cramming and their diet takes a nasty turn. This is not good for the stress levels and it does not work. Read more…
00 NEWS DRAFT
DCU society calls for Eurovision boycott
DCU’s Students for Justice for Palestine (SJP) have called for a boycott of Eurovision 2019 that is to be hosted in the country of Israel. Read more…
00 NEWS DRAFT
Majority of direct provision centres close to capacity
The majority of the thirty-eight direct provision centres in Ireland are close to capacity, with five oversubscribed with residents. Read more…
Other Sports
DCU Ultimate lose to Trinity
The second seeds put on a powerful campaign to make the final, losing out to a Trinity team star studded with Ireland players. Read more…
Features
Storm in a teacup
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he effects of climate change can be clearly seen, the most evident effect can be seen in the increased temperature. Temperatures have risen by 0.7oC between 1890-2008 and most significantly by 0.4oC between 1980-2008.
Food
Eat fat to lose fat?
Are you looking to burn fat in as short a period of time as possible? Mikey Walsh is here to tell you how to do just that. Read more…
00 NEWS DRAFT
Cancer becomes most common cause of death in Ireland
Cancer has overtaken heart disease for the first time as the most common cause of death among
Irish people, a new report has shown. Read more…
National News
New IOS feature shows time spent on apps
IOS have developed a new feature that allows you to see how much time is spent on phones and apps. Read more…
DCU News
New module to be introduced to increase students’ grades
A new module is being introduced where the best result of either continuous assessment or the exam for the module will determine your overall grade. Read more…