Features
The return of the white Celtic Tiger
The use of party drugs is as rampant as it was during the boom years.
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DCU News
DCU reconsiders its relationship with Saudi Arabian university after murder of journalist
DCU is reconsidering its relationship with a Saudi Arabian university after journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered last October. Read more…
News
Trinity Sport leak scholarship applicants’ personal information
The breached data is undergoing deletion, and according to Head of Trinity Sport Michelle Tanner, a report will be sent to the Data Protection Commission – a mandatory action as of May 25th this year, when the EU GDPR came into effect. Read more…
Events
DCUSU held a Nurses Appreciation Day during reading week
DCUSU held a Nurses Appreciation Day on the Thursday of reading week as part of their aims to make reading week easier on those who don’t get one. Read more…
DCU News
DCU settles High Court Case against university authorities
DCU student settled a High court case over a decison by the college to exclude him from his course because of alleged inappropriate behaviour. Read more…
National News
Na Fianna hold their ground while Home Farm goes under construction for the new MetroLink
Construction for the MetroLink on Na Fianna GAA pitch will not go ahead after the idea was met with opposition from club members and local residents. Read more…
Features
From a warzone to a classroom
Direct privision not only dominates headlines, but divides public opinion.
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DCU News
DCU student recieves suspended sentence for drug posession
DCU student sentenced to one year fully suspended for 12 months after being in posession of thousands of euro worth of illegal drugs. Read more…
DCU News
Number of DCU students expelled for plagiarism decreases
Number of DCU students getting expelled for plagiarism has decreased compared with recent years. The figures for 2018 are still unkown. Read more…
DCU News
Funds up to €125,000 will be used to recruit a new DCU President following the end of Professor Brian MacCraith tenure
Approximately €125,000 has been allocated for finding a new President of DCU once current President Professor Brian MacCraith’s tenure ends in 2020. Read more…
Health
Irish patients will not be given medicinal cannabis until government find quality assured supplier
Finding a quality assured cannabis provider is causing a delay for specific patients receiving treatment under the medicinal access programme. Read more…
DCU News
DCUSU pull no punches on Mike Tyson’s talk in the Helix
DCU Students’ Union espressed concern over the recent presence of convicted rapist Mike Tyson on campus. The heavyweight champion gave a talk in The Helix at the start of November. Read more…
Opinion
Freedom of speech for public figures on college campuses
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he question of controversial figures being permitted to speak on college campuses has continued cropping up as society continues to ask what is more important: free speech or safe spaces?
Opinion
The importance of public intellectuals
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n a society where one of the world’s most powerful leaders is an egotistical narcissist, the importance of public intellectuals and social commentary has never been greater.
DCU News
DCU to introduce MA in Choral Studies
“Ireland is absolutely buzzing with choirs at the moment, and we hope to provide a great course for conductors and composers to upskill and get all the expertise and background knowledge to give them confidence in their art,” said Blunnie. Read more…
Opinion
Dublin public transport must be addressed
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hat makes a city? Some may argue that if a larger town has a cathedral, it’s a city. In the modern day, there are many elements to a city, not just a larger church – Read more…
Opinion
Is a second chance one too many?
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]o the public forgive celebrities for the crimes they have committed, or do they simply forget?
Opinion
Picking the right side in identity politics
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]on Lemon, a celebrated news anchor from CNN, has called for a halt of the demonization of people while simultaneously vilifying white men. The logical inconsistency here could not be more obvious, yet Lemon has Read more…
DCU News
DCU student awarded with Hamilton Award for mathematics
DCU student Eanna Reilly has won a Hamilton prize in Mathematics, one of nine Irish students to receive this ever. Read more…
National News
Woman refuses apology from man who racially abused her on Ryanair flight
Woman rejects apology from man who called her an “ugly black b*stard” on Ryanair flight. Read more…
National News
Surge in illegal firework possession sparks concern for emergency services
A surge in illegal purchase of firweorks coming up to Hallow’en is putting pressure on the ambulance and fire dept. services. Read more…
National News
Councillors take up to 7 months to re-let vacant social housing
Thousands of social housing vacancies by the end of 2017 were not made available to rent for up to seven months according to a report by a council watchdog. Read more…
National News
Ireland’s meat production no longer bite-sized
There was an increase in the supply of meat produced in Ireland between 2016 to 2017, reaching 1,430,120 tonnes coming through the country. Read more…
National News
EU and Singapore strengthen ties
The EU and Singapore have signed three Agreements: the EU-Singapore Trade Agreement, the EU-Singapore Investment Protection Agreement and the Framework Agreement on Partnership and Cooperation, according to a press release by the European Commission. Read more…
National News
Millennials pave the way for cashless payments
Irish millennials could lead the way in making cashless payments between 60-70 per cent of all payments in the country within five years, according to the lead author of a new report into the technology. Read more…