Lifestyle
How the pink princess is influencing social media fashion
Elsa Anderling looks at how seven year old fashionista Coco is taking instagram and social media by storm with an impressive 500,000 followers online. Read more…
dcu
Opinion
Microaggressions: Why everybody is a little racist
Racial microaggressions are subtle forms of prejudice come from assumptions that are based on stereotypes. Which is why I firmly believe that in some way or the other everyone is intentionally or unintentionally racist. Read more…
Opinion
The fight for gun control
The students of Stoneman Douglas High have taken to social media in a show of unity and strength to condemn the ‘condolences’ expressed to them from Trump and other lawmakers. Instead, they are demanding action on gun reform to protect them in their own schools. Read more…
Blogs
Only one candidate runs for DCUSU President
[dropcap]Only[/dropcap] one student is running for President in the DCU Students’ Union elections, leaving the race uncontested. There are currently 6 candidates running for the 5 paid sabbatical positions in the Students’ Union, with no Read more…
Podcast
Podcast
Lifestyle
Determining the difference between dry scalp and dandruff
While winter weather can cause many issues with drying our skin and scalp, sometimes there can be more a serious problem causing the discomfort. Read more…
National News
90% of primary teaching trainees identify as Catholic
[dropcap]Influence[/dropcap] on state run primary schools by the Catholic church is clearly represented in research by the School of Education at NUI Galway.
News
DCU Professor criticised for fishery figures used in Irexit conference
The DCU lecturer spoke at the Irexit conference last month. Read more…
Lifestyle
Inside Glitz N’ Pieces
Following the success of what began as a college project, girl bosses Grace O’Sullivan and Ellen Weber launched their jewellery range, Glitz N’ Pieces. Read more…
News
Fears of sexting dangers heightened by media says DCU researcher
[dropcap]The[/dropcap] media plays a large role in the negative reputation of sexting has among older generations according to a researcher at the DCU Anti-Bullying Centre.
Food
Grub Guide: taste of Toscana
Michelle Townsend tried and tested Italian restaurant Toscana rating it on price, service and atmosphere, location and value for money. Read more…
DCU News
DCU offers discount to reusable cup users
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]offee and tea will now be discounted by 20c if you bring your own cup to any DCU café, due to a scheme implemented by Trispace Catering DCU and the Sustainability office. The reduction, an Read more…
DCU News
DCU Professor recognised in European Commission report
[dropcap]A [/dropcap]DCU Professor’s research on the importance of emotion in education for preventing bullying and its long-term mental health impacts, was cited in a recent set of top-level European reports.
DCU News
DCU to host World Anti-Bullying Forum
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] will be the host of the World Anti-Bullying Forum (WABF) 2019 after Dublin secured a bid to house the worldwide event.
Lifestyle
Travel Tales – American fun without the J1
Heading on a J1 is often thought as the American dream for Irish students but Rachael Martin tells how she had the experience without the actual Visa. Read more…
Articles
Irexit: The next political movement?
[dropcap]B[/dropcap]rexit and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign were broadly viewed as a sort of populist uprising against the political establishment.
Opinion
Can we keep up with how fast technology is evolving ?
With the like of Google and Facebook becoming so prominent in our everyday lives, some people now care more about their technology and social media profiles. Read more…
Opinion
The fight to vote
To make our country truly democratic, it is natural to argue that our registration system needs to come up to speed. Read more…
Opinion
The expense of experience for students
As students we’re constantly told that we are the future of whatever industry we’re looking to get in to and that our work should be valued, but how can we believe that when we’re also told that we may have to work for free? Read more…
National News
Irish Rail tackle on board issues
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]ustomer service officers will now be on board intercity train services, according to Irish Rail.
National News
People working in close to slave labour conditions in Ireland
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]lmost a quarter of a million people in Ireland have precarious employment contracts according to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC).
DCU News
DCU to host Body and Soul week
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU’s Body and Soul week hopes to help students develop a positive self-image through events centred around body confidence and mindfulness.
News
Students reporting mental health problems rises by almost 50 per cent
[dropcap]The[/dropcap] number of first year students with reported mental health conditions rose by 46 per cent in the last academic year, according to a new study. This increase is most likely linked to improved supports Read more…
National News
Phone usage on roads at ‘ridiculously high levels’
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] fifth of female drivers say they’ve applied makeup behind the wheel while one in 12 drivers admit to using their phones while driving, according to recent research. “You’re seven times more likely to crash Read more…