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DCU graduate producers invite students to comedy panel show at Helix
Two DCU graduates are the producers of Newstalk’s new topical comedy panel radio show. Sarah bermingham reports. Read more…
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Security warn students of rise in bike thefts
DCU Security have warned students of an increase in bike thefts on campus, as three groups of thieves have been arrested in the past month. Read more…
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Bank of Ireland defends presence in Henry Grattan
Bank of Ireland has defended its presence in the Henry Grattan building after concerns were raised by members of staff. Finnian Curran reports. Read more…
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SU attends international conference in USA
Members of DCU SU have attended an international conference for college unions in the USA, as writes Seán Cassidy. Read more…
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Neighbourhood disturbances may result in legal proceedings
DCU’s Chief Operations Officer and Students’ Union President have revealed that students may face legal proceedings if they cause disturbances in the local area. Sarah Bermingham reports. Read more…
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DCU struggling to balance sustained budget cuts and an increase in student numbers
Many changes are expected to take place at DCU in the coming years, despite the university struggling to make ends meet. Sarah Bermingham reports. Read more…
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SU aims to double money donated to charity
Community Week at DCU kick-starts fundraising activities for this year’s chosen charities, as reports Leandro Pondoc. Read more…
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Who is Alice Desmond?
An unknown account under the name “Alice Desmond” hacked a number of DCU students and alumni on Facebook last week, as Aoife Bennett reports. Read more…
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Falsely accused student granted stay on costs awarded against him
High Court judge grants stay on costs awarded against a student who was falsely accused of dodging a taxi fare. Read more…
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Successful alumni share ‘ideas worth spreading’ at DCU’s first TEDx event
Successful DCU alumni shared their ‘ideas worth spreading’ at DCU’s first TEDx event, which took place on campus on November 30th, as Gianluca Avagnina reports. Read more…
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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…
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Students suffering with mental health issues urged to speak out
The founder of Headstrong has urged DCU students struggling with mental health issues to confront their problems and speak out, as Suzanne Cooper reports. Read more…
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Record number of students attend blood donation clinic
A record number of students attended the annual blood donation clinic held in DCU last week, Finnian Curran reports. 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…
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Movember raising awareness of men’s health amongst DCU community
The Movember campaign, which sees males grow moustaches for November, is raising awareness amongst members of the DCU community who may not otherwise think about their health. Megan Roantree reports. Read more…
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Brian O’Driscoll “humbled” to receive DCU honorary doctorate
Eoin Lúc Ó Ceallaigh reports as the as the most capped Irish rugby player and the most decorated Irish cyclist receive their awards. Read more…
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Senior footballers lose out to DIT in poor contest
DCU’s senior football team lost out to DIT at a rainy St Clare’s last week in what was their first defeat of the season. Read more…
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Sporting great set to receive honorary doctorates
Three sporting greats are set to be honoured by DCU soon when they are conferred with honorary doctorates by the university, as Ian Coyne reports. Read more…
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Constitutional Convention to hold meeting in DCU
DCU is due to host a sitting of the Constitutional Convention in November where they will look for ideas from the public regarding constitutional matters. Finnian Curran reports. Read more…
Articles
Crunching Down On Fitness Myths
Will 100 crunches a day give you a 6 pack? What weights bulk up your body? Rachel McLaughlin takes a look at the most common fitness myths and delivers some home truths. Read more…
Laughing Through Life
DCU? Are you actually kidding me?
Oh. My God. One of our southsoide comrades who was marooned in DCU tells all of their harrowing experience. Read more…
Hurling
Senior hurlers narrowly lose out to UCD
DCU’s Fitzgibbon hurling team were unlucky not to get anything out of their recent contest against UCD. Read more…
Gaelic Football
Opening fresher football match ends in a draw
DCU’s fresher football team finally got their season off to a start with a draw away to UCD. Read more…
Gaelic Football
Byrne hits back at International Rules critics
Former DCU footballer Ciaran Byrne hits back at the criticism being given to the International Rules series. Read more…
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DCU come out on top in seven-goal thriller
DCU’s senior football team overcame Trinity College in their second game of the season in St Clare’s. Read more…