Articles
Erasmus: Reality or …
As I sit here on the beach in 32 degrees heat, in the middle of January, suckling away on a strawberry flavoured Calippo writing this, I can’t help but wonder what life would be like Read more…
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THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB is the most important film of the 21st Century
It feels wrong to critically evaluate The Voice of Hind Rajab. Especially when you consider that this is just one of thousands of stories. There are thousands of Hind’s out there, whose stories never got Read more…
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Is the new Taylor Swift album that bad?
Taylor Swift dropped her new album “The Life of a Showgirl” on Friday, October 3rd 2025, and the Swifties went wild. However, not in a good way; in fact, they were losing their minds. Longtime Read more…
Features
Guillermo del Toro, or the Art of Humanising Monsters – a Frankenstein (2025) Review
Revisiting the Myth: Del Toro vs the Pop Culture Monster Green skin, a square head, barely intelligible speech, bolts in the neck, scars everywhere: Frankenstein’s creature has become a true icon of horror. Yet, Mary Read more…
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The Rise of Letterboxd – A New Way of Watching Films?
Six years ago, when I was still an active member of ‘stan Twitter’ – if you know, you know – I first heard about an app through my American mutuals: Letterboxd. At the time, I Read more…
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Modern Love – or Not?
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News
Fury, Fear and Fireworks Amid Citywest Riots
“You can’t get the Irish down. This is our country. Get them f*cking out!” a woman bellowed through a megaphone. Forgetting, perhaps, that the guards she was encouraging people to attack were likely Irish too. Read more…
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A Night at The Ruby Sessions: Dublin’s Best Kept Secret
Hidden upstairs in Doyles on the corner of College Street, behind red velvet curtains and under a haze of smoke and candlelight, a secret gig is put on every Tuesday evening. Organised by friends Conor Read more…
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DCU MPS 24 Hour Broadcast to Raise Money for The Gavin Glynn Foundation
The DCU Media Production Society is hosting its annual 24 Hour Broadcast in aid of The Gavin Glynn Foundation which helps families who are helping their children to fight cancer. The broadcast takes place on Read more…
Satire & Cartoons
DCU Bathrooms: From Mindful Moments to Exciting Experiences
Toilets and Tenderness A bathroom has the ability to make or break your day. The impact a decent toilet canhave on your confidence, morale, and work ethic cannot be overstated. Fortunately, DCU’sGlasnevin Campus has one Read more…
Features
How American students in Ireland and visiting Americans plan to celebrate Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, I asked an American visitor and student in Ireland how they plan to mark a holiday that means everything in the United States and very little here. For most Read more…
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Liverpool end winless streak
Liverpool ended their winless streak in the Premier League with a 2-0 win over Aston Villa, Mohammed Salah marked his 250th goal for the merseysiders. September 20th was the last time Liverpool won in the Read more…
Sport
What are the Enhanced Games and why is Shane Ryan getting involved?
Have you ever wondered, how fast can a human actually run, or how fast can that guy really swim? Next year, the first Enhanced Games are set to take place in Nevada, Las Vegas to Read more…
The Hype
Lily Allen Stands Alone
The release of ‘West End Girl’ marks Lily Allen’s return to her idiosyncratic position in the world of pop. Seven years on from 2018’s ‘No Shame’, Lily Allen returns with a lyrically gobsmacking album that Read more…
Sport
League of Ireland action: Rovers’ coronation delayed again, Shels dramatic comeback and more twists in the relegation battle
Derry City 2-1 Shamrock Rovers Shamrock Rovers have lost in their third consecutive chance to clinch the league title with a 2-1 loss to Derry City on Sunday at the Brandywell. After back to back Read more…
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Luke Littler’s rise to prominence in the Darts World
Alexandra Palace, December 2023 was the setting when Luke Littler announced himself globally. 22 months and 22 finals later, he is the face of the Darting world. Littler notched his seventh major ranking PDC title Read more…
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Uachtarán na hÉireann: Ar cheart dó nó di Gaeilge a labhairt?
Is ról siombalach é Uachtarán na hÉireann inár sochaí, mar cheann stáit, ach freisin mar shiombail de chultúr agus d’oidhreacht na tíre. Ach ar cheart di Gaeilge líofa a labhairt? San am a caitheadh, bhí Read more…
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FAI Cup Final Preview: How Shamrock Rovers and Cork City booked their spot in the Aviva.
The Aviva Stadium will be the scene where Shamrock Rovers take on Cork City in the FAI Cup final. It will be the first Dublin-Cork final since 1998 when Cork City faced Shelbourne in Dalymount Park. Read more…
Satire & Cartoons
All the President’s Meals: What candidates are (probably) having for tea
Catherine Connolly – A plate of fish fingers and chips eaten rather quickly, so that she can get back outside to the 5-a-side. Over dinner, she excitedly expressed how—with her new trainers—she was basically “unbeatable” Read more…
Sport
Hyrox Fanaticism
Any gymgoer, fitness fanatic or Instagram user has probably heard of the new global fitness fixation: the Hyrox. The ultimate fitness test combines eight strength testing exercises together with a 1km run between each exercise, Read more…
The Dev
Eco-friendly resources: Simple ways to become more proactive
Regardless of how small the efforts you make, every conscious action counts when it comes to our environment. While protesting, donating and raising awareness about our climate crisis are imperative, there are sustainable alternatives at Read more…
Sport
Cadillac: Who is the new team joining the F1 paddock
In an announcement on the 7th of March 2025, American brand Cadillac announced that they would be joining the Formula One grid in 2026, but who are they? A brief history Cadillac is an Read more…
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Catherine Connolly uniting communities, students and artists during a visit to Ballymun
Catherine Connolly made an appearance at the Axis Art Centre and Theatre, Ballymun. “Parties and non-party people have put aside their differences for the first time in the history of the country to say we Read more…
Sport
Shels Soar, Bohs dealt Blow and Wait goes on for Rovers: League of Ireland Premier Division Review
St. Patrick’s Athletic 1-0 Shamrock Rovers Shamrock Rovers had their title celebrations put on hold for yet another week as St. Patrick’s Athletic kept the European battle interesting with a 1-0 win at Richmond Park. Read more…
The Dev
Galway Atlantaquaria: A conversation about conservation
While in Ireland, aquariums are scarce, Galway Atlantaquaria has been operating since 1999, focusing on the education of native marine and freshwater species. Many aquariums have implemented conservation projects for specific animals, working alongside doctors Read more…