Travel
The American nightmare
Everything that could have gone wrong for Ciara Moore on her J1 did. Here she offers her top tips to ensuring your American dream doesn’t turn into a nightmare. Read more…
Ciara Moore
DCU News
Sexual health survey reveals the need for more STI clinics at DCU
A recent survey by The College View reveals the attitudes of DCU students towards STIs and sexual health. Read more…
SU '14
As it happened: SU Election Hustings at Class Rep Council
Hustings for the 2014 Students’ Union elections are about to take place at today’s Class Rep Council.
DCU News
Number of students interested in running for SU elections this year “unbelievable”
This academic year has seen a rise in the number of students interested in running for a position in the SU elections. Read more…
DCU News
Referendum on USI re-affiliation announced
Students urged to get to know both sides of the debate before making an informed decision at the USI re-affiliation referendum. Read more…
DCU News
Students urged to pace drinking and remove “Neknomination” videos from their profiles
“Don’t Lose Sleep” campaign warns of consequences of excessive drinking in light of neknominations controversy. Read more…
DCU News
Robust debate ensues over motion to overrule nullification of USI referendum
Last year’s decision to nullify the referendum on DCU re-affiliating with the USI caused another lengthy debate at last week’s Class Rep Council meeting. Read more…
DCU News
CRC vote to support Defend the University Charter
CRC agrees to sign charter against corporations dictating learning at universities. Read more…
DCU News
SU propose to extend library opening hours
DCU’s Education Officer is proposing a student volunteer initiative based on American colleges in the hope of extending library opening hours, as writes Ciara Moore. Read more…
DCU News
Students annoyed with cost of healthy food in DCU
DCU students have complained about the cost of healthy food served on campus in comparison to fat-laden foods such as goujons and chips. Read more…
National News
Niteline hoping to humanise service for students
The confidential listening service Niteline is hoping to connect with students by launching a new public faces campaign, as Ciara Moore reports. Read more…
DCU News
Security to tighten as residents upset by anti-social behaviour
Upset residents have vented their frustration with the anti-social behaviour of some students, which will lead to the tightening of security and puts the campus bar licence in jeoporady, as Ciara Moore and Garrett Lavin report. Read more…
DCU News
Demand on Student Assistance Fund rockets as SUSI leaves students in limbo
DCU’s Student Assistance Fund sees a sharp rise in applications as SUSI again fail to keep promises. Finnian Curran and Ciara Moore report. Read more…
DCU News
Students urged to get home safely after alleged sexual assault
Students are urged to get home safely after socialising at night, following an alleged sex attack on a student travelling alone back to DCU last week, as Ciara Moore and Ruth Marnell report. Read more…
DCU News
Veronica Guerin scholarship to be awarded
A scholarship will be awarded to an aspiring journalist who wishes to study towards a Masters in Journalism at DCU, in honour of the late Veronica Guerin Read more…
DCU News
Sentencing for assault on student in DCU adjourned
Four youths who attacked a student on the DCU campus have had their sentencing adjourned until 2014 so they can be assessed by probation officers. Read more…
DCU News
Summer Ball eagerly anticipated
The entire HUB is set to open this week for DCU SU’s 2013 Summer Ball. Read more…
DCU News
Clogher looking forward to taking president’s role
Outgoing DCU SU Education Officer Aaron Clogher is looking forward to taking on the role of President for the coming year and welcoming new first years to the university. Read more…
Food
Superfood of the week: Berries
It is easy to see why pop sensation Katy Perry has a small strawberry tattooed on the inside of her left ankle. Not only do they taste and look delicious, most forms of berries are also nutrient Read more…
Music
Review of DNA by Little Mix
It has been a hectic year for last year’s winners of the X Factor and now Little Mix have just released their debut album DNA. Between attending award shows, doing promotions and recording in studio, Read more…
DCU News
Nobel Laureate urges students to act on climate change
Nobel Laureate (Nobel Prize winner), Professor Mario Molina has urged DCU staff and students to act collectively in response to the problem of global climate change. Speaking in the Helix last Wednesday, November 21st, as Read more…
News
Higher intake will not mean cuts in Access scholarship
By Ciara Moore First year students entering DCU through the HEAR scheme will not have their Access scholarship grant cut despite a large rise in the intake of students to the programme this year. A Read more…