News
24/7 mental health text line launched by USI
A 24/7 mental health text line was launched by the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) on Monday November 18th.
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National News
Low and moderate risk drinkers account for the majority of alcohol related harms
Monthly and occasional binge drinkers account for 62 per cent of alcohol related harms in society according to a study published by the Health Research Board HRB
DCU News
DCU student Mehwish Saqib appeals refusal of her leave to remain application to the High Court
DCU University of Sanctuary student Mehwish Saqib has appealed a deportation order against herself and her family to the High Court.
National News
Revised Bus Connects scheme announced after almost 50,000 public complaints
Changes to the Bus Connects scheme will not impact on the “integrity” of the plan, despite more routes going through Dublin city according to the National Transport Authority (NTA).
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DCU and Na Fianna form a community partnership
A new partnership between DCU and Glasnevin-based GAA club Na Fianna will provide DCU students with opportunities for paid partnerships, volunteering and cultural opportunities.
DCU News
DCU student Mehwish Saqib issued official deportation order
DCU student Mehwish Saqib was issued with a deportation order from the Minister for Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan earlier today.
DCU News
Irish Girl Guides invent sustainable water solutions with Lego
Irish Girl Guides have used Lego robotic materials to create new solutions to tackle water sustainability at a DCU expo. Read more…
News
Trinity professor awarded Researcher of the Year
A Trinity Professor won the Science Foundation Ireland award: Researcher of the Year for his work on artificial intelligence. Read more…
Opinion
What will the Brexit draft deal mean for Ireland?
While up until this point the UK policy of ‘no surrender’ politics has ruled out the prospect of a second referendum, the unlikeliness of this draft being approved and their unwillingness to crash out of the EU means it may soon be the only viable solution. Read more…
Television
Sierra Burgess is a Loser vs Insatiable – who does body positivity better?
Insatiable’s message is that even if you outwardly ‘fix’ your problems, in this case, by becoming skinny, everything under the surface still remains. Read more…
News
UCC awarded gold award for excellence in sustainability
University College Cork (UCC) is the first university outside the US to receive a sustainability award for their effort in environmental progress. Read more…
News
DCU students join the parade at the National Housing Protest
DCU Students’ Union joined the National Housing Protest calling for fair rent and adequate housing on Wednesday October 3, 2018.
Food
Cooking in college: a guide for beginners
So in order to save some pennies and prevent the onset of the dreaded “freshers’ 15,” we have compiled a list of websites that will cater to both the culinary novice and the certified foodie alike. Read more…
Travel
Essentials you need for the summer holiday
Aoife O’Brien has got you covered when it comes to holiday packing this year so you don’t have to worry Read more…
Film
Red Sparrow: empowering but inconsistent
The release of Francis Lawrence’s film, Red Sparrow has received a series of mixed reviews since its initial release on February 28, 2018.
Articles
Makeup guide for Men
An increasing amount of men are dabbling in the world of makeup and skincare today. This is a list of some products suitable for a men’s makeup look. Read more…
Books
The 10 Most Timeless Reads
A leading art critic of the Victorian era once said, “All books are divisible into two classes, the books of the hour, and the books of all time.” This quote is still true today. Here are Read more…