Sport
How the 20×20 campaign changed women’s sports in Ireland
20×20 a two-year-long campaign, which aimed to change attitudes towards women’s sport in Ireland, concluded in October.
The College View
Football
Balancing nursing and football – Kate Mooney takes it in her stride
DCU student and Shelbourne star Kate Mooney achieved the goal of a lifetime earlier this year – scoring 30 goals, in just 7 games.
Opinion
The imbalance between men’s and women’s sport is not getting larger but it is not closing
It’s been said that women’s sport has been making huge positive strides over the past number of years in Ireland, but with male athletes enjoying higher salaries, more coverage and greater sponsorship than their female Read more…
Features
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.
National News
Leaders of Trinity Greens, Young Greens and Queer Greens have resigned
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Green Party’s youth wing has been hit by a wave of significant resignations, including the leader of the Trinity College Young Greens, Julie Smirnova.
Features
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.
Features
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.
DCU News
DCU takes Movember by storm
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]his November, DCU students and societies are forming teams and taking on growing moustaches, running 60 kilometres, and donating money for Movember to raise awareness for men’s health issues.
DCU News
DCU announced semester 2 will continue as online learning
DCU has announced that the university’s second semester will be held through online learning with the exception of essential laboratories, practical classes and skills-based learning sessions. Read more…
Food
Converting to Veganism
Committing to a Vegan/Plant-based diet can take extra work when it comes to creating the right diet for your body, planning meals or deciding where to eat out. But once you adapt to the Vegan lifestyle, the benefits are beyond doubt. Read more…
Articles
DCU students to receive refunds for on-campus accommodation
Level 5 restrictions came into place at midnight on Wednesday. DCU students living in on-campus accommodation who choose to move home during this time, will receive a refund for accommodation. Read more…
DCU News
DCU to examine nurse-led Covid-19 interventions
DCU are leading new research to examine Covid-19 care among people who are homeless. The research is headed by Dr Briege Casey of DCU’s School, Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health, and will examine the characteristics of a number of nurse-led Covid-19 interventions. Read more…
National News
Universities are permitted to continue with campus activities during Level 5 restrictions
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he government announced a move to Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions nationwide beginning at midnight on Wednesday October 21st.
News
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation criticises the treatment of student nurses
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) have warned that student nurses and midwives are being exploited during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Features
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…
News
DCU to receive almost €3 million in research funding
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU will receive €2.9 million in funding towards academic research that was hindered by Covid-19.
Sport
Sport Ireland receives an increase of €36 million in Budget 2021
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]port Ireland has welcomed the significant increase in funding in Budget 2021.
Features
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…
Features
Black History Month: A significant year to celebrate Black History
The rise of the Black Lives Matter movement during the summer of 2020, has shown the world the reality of racism and police brutality towards people of colour, especially in countries that claim they hold ’equality’. Read more…
DCU News
DCU’s flexible accommodation offers short stay for students
DCU’s Campus Residences offers students “a radically different model for on-campus university accommodation” through the option to book flexible stays. Read more…
DCU News
Students unable to access the Loop website on the first day of online learning
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU students were unable to access their Loop accounts from Monday October 5th, the first day of online learning, as the website was down.
News
DCUSU launch Covid-19 safety plan
ublin City University’s Student Union plans to launch a COVID-19 safety campaign in the coming weeks. Read more…
Film
The Social Dilemma shows the unsocial aspects to our digital lives
The new docu-drama on Netflix, The Social Dilemma, doesn’t tell us anything new: social media is bad. We knew this and we’ve known it for a while. But what it does reveal, is why we don’t stop. Read more…
Articles
Helpful tips for online learning
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]nline learning is becoming the “new normal” for students across the country as they start a new academic year.
GAA
GAA and LGFA suspend all club games
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he GAA management committee has endorsed a decision to suspend club fixtures at all levels, until further notice.