Features
With technology, just because we can doesn’t mean we should
Have Apple gone too far with their new gold €11,000 watch? Read more…
The College View
Articles
Fashion police faux pas
As a host on E!’s Fashion Police, Giuliana Rancic analyses and critiques celebrities on the red carpet. The critics on the show are not known for being particularly nice when discussing the stars, but Rancic Read more…
DCU News
DCU to host 2nd SSDP National Conference
DCU will host the second SSDP national conference this April. Read more…
Travel
Why you need to hit Cancun this Summer
It’s getting to that time of year now when our minds can’t help but wander to our Summer holidays, Megan Byrne tells you why you should visit Cancun this year. Read more…
Articles
French Fashion Laws
France put in place new laws to help combat the spread of eating disorders by banning extremely thin models. Read more…
The Hype
Review: Seth Avett and Jessica Lea Mayfield Sing Elliot Smith
Five and a half studio albums and one Oscar nomination into his career, 34-year-old singer-songwriter, Elliot Smith was found dead in his California home – his life taken by two knife wounds to the heart Read more…
Food
Lemon drizzle cake
If you are one of the unfortunate souls who bravely gave up chocolate for Lent, then you need this recipe. Read more…
Music
Interview: No Monster Club
Bobby Aherne of No Monster Club is pretty damn close to how you would imagine, based on the output of his band No Monster Club. He’s funny, modest about the music he makes and very Read more…
Articles
Curly hair hacks
The way to win the war of the curly hair. Read more…
Music
One-line reviews
Action Bronson’s Mr. Wonderful: Two Big Body Bes features on an album is two too many. RATKING’s 700 Fill: Any album with a Despot feature is worth listening to by virtue of that alone, doesn’t Read more…
The Hype
Review: Marina and the Diamonds – Froot
Almost three years after the release of her second album, pop queen Marina Diamandis – better known by her stage name, Marina and the Diamonds – is back in the charts with her new record, Read more…
Books
Review: Hawaiian Shirts in the Electric Chair by Scott Laudati
Hawaiian Shirts in the Electric Chair bears the marks of experience. Scott Laudati, in his first book of poetry, summons a plethora of different situations to describe a world view that is at times cynical, Read more…
Features
Mental health has many faces
The media have been called to stop using stigmatising stock images of a person in isolation, head in hands, to accompany articles about mental health. Read more…
The Hype
Sharp darts
Not content with releases from Kanye West, Drake, Kendrick Lamar and Action Bronson to name a few, hip-hop in 2015 has decided to reward us again; Earl Sweatshirt has released a new surprise album. I Read more…
Articles
Dates are like raisins
Dating is a tricky game as many of us know all too well. In this edition of Man Talk, Chris talks us through the “who pays for what” first date fiasco. Read more…
News
Maynooth University to halve number of entry routes
One of the major changes to programmes at Maynooth University is a combined arts and science entry route. Jade O’Leary reports. Read more…
Travel
Why booking a j1 is such a painful experience
Doing a J1 is easily one of the best decisions a young person can make, however it is possible that during the booking process you will deeply regret that decision. It is a hassle and this is what you should be prepared for. Read more…
DCU News
Exam timetable amended for marriage equality referendum
DCU will not conduct exams on the afternoon of the Marriage Equality Referendum as a result of a student-led petition. Katie O’Neill reports Read more…
Television
Reflections on House of Cards after watching all of it in two sittings
“Claire” The final word of the third season of House of Cards comes as a relief. I rub my eyes. Embracing my exhaustion at last I make a halfway sincere promise never to watch this Read more…
Music
Review: Kendrick Lamar – To Pimp a Butterfly
This album, prematurely or not, is being labelled as one for the ages, and is getting mentioned in arguments over the Best Rapper Alive title. Offensive, ground-breaking and anchored in social awareness, To Pimp a Read more…
Features
Living Away From Home, FOREVER.
For many students, their time at DCU is quickly coming to a close. Jade O’Leary ponders life after university. Read more…
Articles
On your bike for Sudden Adult Death Syndrome
After being diagnosed with a heart condition, Cormac Ryan set up Cycle4Life to raise awareness about Sudden Adult Death. Read more…
Features
The Great Debate: Are these the best days of our lives?
We’re tired of hearing our parents and grandparents saying that these are the best days of our lives. Are they really? Read more…
Features
Should we stay or should we go?
Australia, Canada, America, Ireland. Where will you end up living after college? Read more…
News
Staff at NCAD issue letter of support to students
Staff at the National College of Art and Design issued a letter of support to students after they staged a mass sit-in at the college yesterday.
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