University News
Wellness Wednesday kicks off in DCU
[dropcap]Wellness[/dropcap] Wednesdays continued this week with talks on assertiveness and lifestyle coaching on the Glasnevin campus and Katie Gallagher performing on St Patrick’s campus.
Gabija Gataveckaite
Television
Sex and Drugs: Life in the red light zone
[dropcap]I[/dropcap] was a 16-year-old addicted to drugs. Now, I’ve got three beautiful children, that live with my mum, because I can’t look after them,” Kayleigh says, looking directly above the camera and into the producer’s Read more…
Lifestyle
Selfmade founder visits Glasnevin campus
Gabija Gataveckaite attended DCU Styles event which hosted a talk in DCU last Wednesday by Sinead Kelly, founder of Selfmade . Read more…
00 LIFESTYLE DRAFT
Highstreet Halloween
Although some may like hours and hours of costume planning and immaculate perfection of their outfits for that special party, dressing up isn’t for everyone. By scouring sites like Boohoo and ASOS, the only casual style guide you’ll ever need is right here. Read more…
Opinion
Should Hugh Hefner really be idolised?
Those who brand Hefner as a ‘legend’ or ‘icon’ may say that he deserves our admiration because of his campaigns for contraception, abortion and the sexual revolution. Purely based on those facts, I agree, as those are all necessary elements of a contemporary world. It shouldn’t be forgotten that Hefner was a hedonist- he believed in dominating life in pleasures. Abortion and contraception are the mere ingredients that helped him live this hedonistic life as carefree as possible. Read more…
Articles
The Power Of The Celebrity Collaboration
Heidi Klum collaborating with Lidl for a fashion range is just the latest example of celebrities using their name and status to sell products. Read more…
University News
DCU celebrates 20 years of international studies
[dropcap] Organisations should develop a strategy which embraces the LGBTA community, revealed the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces on campus last Tuesday.[/dropcap] Vice Admiral Mark Mellett gave a keynote lecture in honor of Read more…
Articles
Slam Poetry Takeover
Gabija Gataveckaite talks us through the up and coming art form that is slam poetry.
DCU News
Surf and Sail wins Miss DCU crown as part of Enactus Week
The DCU Enactus society hosted Miss DCU during Enactus Week last Monday on the Glasnevin campus.
Music
The Sheer’ madness of the singles chart
Turn on the radio, tap open Spotify or flick on the telly- the world has lost its mind once again for the uber successful Ed Sheeran. Having released his third studio album, ‘Divide’, the 26-year Read more…
DCU News
Irish teenage emigrant living in Australia faces large fees to study back in Ireland
An Irish girl living in Perth is facing fees of €7,000 if she plans to start studying in DCU next year.
Features
Phoning your feelings in DCU
[dropcap]Just[/dropcap] a few weeks ago, DCU saw the establishment of an over the phone counselling service. An exclusive for DCU students, the helpline will operate for three hours, two nights a week – every Tuesday Read more…
Lifestyle
Being Single on Valentine’s Day
If you dread the thought of Valentine’s Day because it’s just another reminder that you’re ‘single,’ Gabija Gataveckaite has found some unique events hosted in Dublin city that will allow you to enjoy the occasion Read more…
Film
Review: La La Land
Every year, there’s a film that is soaked in nothing but hype. 2016 saw Suicide Squad, which critics loved to hate and 2015 gave all its Oscars to The Revenant. Admittedly, sometimes the hype is Read more…
Articles
Pokémon Go, Go, Go
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]f you were out and about at all this summer, you probably noticed a lot of people buried in their phones as they strolled past you in the park. It is not the usual Facebook, Read more…