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Face masks, pods and nappies – The life of an essential early years educator
93 per cent of Early Years educators say they will leave the sector in five years’ time if things don’t improve.
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A look back on Ireland’s response to Covid-19
We are almost one month into 2021, and Ireland’s relationship with Covid-19 has been nothing short of tumultuous.
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Dark days and dark minds – Gym owners protest closures under Level 5
With a 6-week lockdown in Ireland, gyms have shut to many owner’s and participant’s disapproval.
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Why it really is a dog’s life during lockdown
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hile the pandemic has affected almost every aspect of human life imaginable, the impact it may have had on our furry friends is less obvious.
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Online charity shop launched by former DCU student
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]ormer DCU student, Rónán Ó Dálaigh developed the idea for the company Thriftify when he found a book he needed for college in a charity shop for €1.
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200 Plus 2 Days: The Young Activists Fighting for Workers’ Rights
“It’s weird to say the energy in a loading bay on Parnell Street, on a cold October night is kind of electric.” This is the bold claim made by Seán Powney, a DCU graduate and Read more…
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Goujons taste just as good in takeaway boxes
It’s a Tuesday night in October, students are enjoying cans of Jack Slatts (with dash of course) after a long day of online lectures. This is not the NuBar from six months ago. Then again, Read more…
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‘Home sweet home’ is not the case for all students
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]ince the decision to close all institutes of education came into effect last month, many students have had to make the difficult decision to leave their college lifestyles and return home.
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DCU lacks supports for student parents
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]tudent parents in DCU struggle to find time to study, integrate with their peers, and support their families while attending the university.
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How Ireland’s sex education system has failed us
At age 15, Jack Cooley sat in a transition year sex education workshop and felt like a sexual pervert.
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The protesters against direct provision
For a country that uses the slogan of “100,000 welcomes” to visitors, recent events of arson and protests would lead you to think that Ireland is not as welcoming and friendly as it claims to Read more…
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Fast fashion is so last season
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he fashion industry is one so massive, that the extent of its effects are difficult to comprehend. Especially in countries like Ireland, buying from the fashion industry is a pillar of everyday life.
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The growing impact of Sober October
Sober October originally started as a fundraising opportunity, but its main purpose has now grown to mean much more to it’s participants.
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The movement to ban bloodsports
Bloodsports have remained a topic of debate in and out of government buildings, however, the movement to ban bloodsports is stuck at a standstill. “Imagine if a gang of thugs set a pack of dogs Read more…
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Likes, comments and hatred
“She was wearing a thong with a lace front.” Throughout history, choice of clothing has been wrongfully mistaken for consent. Throughout history, women have been told what they can and cannot wear. Young girls become Read more…
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DCU’s favourite shopkeeper
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]n observant student wandering around the DCU campus on a chilly winter morning may notice a handful of friendly pensioners from the local area making their way through the crowd to reach the front doors Read more…
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Happy little pills
problems aren’t miraculously solved when you tell someone how you’re feeling Read more…
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Explainer: why does DCU hold its exams after Christmas?
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he semester one exam period in DCU is coming up. The two week period starts on the January 7th and finishes on the 19th, where over 16,000 students will sit exams.
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Risky business: sex sells
I feel more afraid walking down dark streets in Dublin late at night than I do in my own apartment when I’m working, Read more…
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Storm in a teacup
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he effects of climate change can be clearly seen, the most evident effect can be seen in the increased temperature. Temperatures have risen by 0.7oC between 1890-2008 and most significantly by 0.4oC between 1980-2008.
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All work and no play
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen you picture a ‘student lifestyle’, the appeal of nights out, student accommodation and freedom springs to mind, but behind the scenes this ‘freedom’ comes at a cost.
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Girls just wanna have fun(damental workplace rights)
In order to combat this issue, a ‘Gender Action Plan’ for Higher Level Education institutes in Ireland has been launched by the government. Read more…
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The power of perseverance
There’s always a light at the end of the tunnel. I truly believe that. Read more…
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DCU paves the future in artificial intelligence
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]rtificial intelligence (AI) is a phrase that has been around over 50 years but only now is it taking precedence all over the world.
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Bless me Father, for I have sinned
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]n October 26th, Irish citizens voted to remove blasphemy from article 40 of the Constitution. This means that the government will revoke the law which made it illegal to say something that is offensive to Read more…