National News
Third level students turning to charities for support
The number of students seeking financial support from charities has risen, according to a recent Campus.ie article.
The College View
DCU News
DCU SU, St Pats SU and Mater Dei SU to merge by July 2016.
The Students’ Unions of DCU, St. Patrick’s College Drumcondra and Mater Dei Institute to merge in July of 2016. Finnian Curran reports. Read more…
Features
In appreciation of language
Ruaidhrí Croke examines the importance of language and its simplification in the media today. Read more…
Articles
On campus accommodation set to double and the CAO system to be reformed
DCU President Brian MacCraith speaks exclusively to The College View on a new campus development announcement, the reform of the CAO and the upcoming merger with St. Pat’s. Read more…
National News
Youth group launch manifesto calling for rent controls
The We’re Not Leaving movement launched a manifesto proposing that rent increases should be capped at 10 per cent over a three-year period. Read more…
DCU News
DCU professors among top paid worldwide
Three DCU professors earn up to €250,000 a year, among the top wages for a university lecturer in the world. Jamie Concannon reports. Read more…
Music
Can we stop the Cavalry?
Bryan Grogan examines the phenomenon of Christmas songs: Bah humbug or festive banter? Read more…
Flux
Editorial: Killer Mike – Person of the Year
Following the release of Run the Jewels 2 and his impassioned social activism, Killer Mike is named The Suss’ Person of the Year. Read more…
Articles
Top 5 Christmas flicks
Love Actually. This movie brings you nicely into the Christmas season with great intertwining storylines during the run up to Christmas. It also leaves you with the heart-warming message that love is all around. Read more…
Clubs and Socs
24 Hour Broadcast raises almost €5k for Histiocytosis
The marathon broadcast took place last weekend, smashing the Media Production Society’s €4k target in the process. Read more…
Food
Festive Christmas Cocktails
With everyone’s favourite time of year just around the corner, here are a few seasonal drinks if you (like me), can’t wait to get your Christmas on. Pomegranate Martinis: 50 grams of sugar 170 mls Read more…
National News
Interns earn as much as average worker
Some student interns are earning the same level of income as workers on the national minimum wage. Stephen Keegan reports. Read more…
News
SU host Diversity Week
Diversity week, hosted by the Students’ Union took place last week throughout campus from December 1 to December 5.
Articles
T’is the season of sparkle
When it comes to cracking out the bit of sparkle at Christmastime, we are certainly no strangers to the glistening trend. However the downside with this look is that it is extremely easy to go Read more…
Books
The Suss Year-end lists
The Suss team list their favourite albums, films, books and gigs of the year. Read more…
DCU News
Dublin falls in list of top student cities
Dublin tumbles in list of top student cities around the world. Read more…
Articles
The Suss’ Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide
Christmas Gift ideas for guys: FCUK gift set (for the bearded men): In light of the recent surge of facial hair on men, I think this is a very thoughtful as well as very handy Read more…
Clubs and Socs
Over €36k allocated for society’s posters and refreshments
14.5% of the budget has been allocated to posters and refreshments alone, whilst the breakdown of a sponsorship deal saw the Accounting and Finance Society left without funds at the start of this year. Read more…
Articles
No paint required
We can all agree that college accommodation isn’t exactly like staying at the Hilton. Spending a year in an uncomfortable space isn’t ideal for studying, sleeping or socialising. However, there are cheap, simple ways to Read more…
Features
Serial and the obsession that goes with it
Serial has captured the minds of listeners worldwide, Scout Mitchell examines its phenomenal success. Read more…
News
UCC students win global award for smart beehive
Five UCC students created the energy-neutral smart beehive and faced stiff competition from international competitors. Read more…
Articles
Remedies for winter skin
Winter can be tough on your skin and it’s a difficult task keeping your skin plump, glowing and spot free but it can be done with the combination of a healthy diet and proper skincare Read more…
National News
Health consequences do not stop students from drinking, study shows
Students will not reduce their alcohol consumption for medical reasons, but will reduce their intake due to cost. Read more…
DCU News
Strictly Come DCU takes over the Hub
DCU Dance Society brought Strictly Come DCU to to the Hub on Monday night in aid of the three chosen Students’ Union charities of the year: Cycle4Life, Suicide or Survive and The Irish Guide Dogs.
University News
Three in four college entrants are studying level 8 degrees
The number of students starting honours degrees has increased by 10,000 over the last ten years. Read more…