Television
Life in the apocalypse is just what you would expect in Netflix’s “Daybreak”
What’s life like in the apocalypse? According to “Daybreak”, it’s like a mash-up between Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Mad Max.
The College View
News
Mary McAleese elected as Chancellor for Trinity College
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]ormer President Mary McAleese has been elected as Chancellor for Trinity College Dublin after receiving a large number of nominations from the Senate.
National News
Revised Bus Connects scheme announced after almost 50,000 public complaints
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]hanges to the Bus Connects scheme will not impact on the “integrity” of the plan, despite more routes going through Dublin city according to the National Transport Authority (NTA).
Features
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…
Irish & Languages
Troid i gCoinne Neamhord Mothachtálach Séasúrach
Tá an geimhreadh ann. Tá na laethanta ag éirí níos gairide agus tá sé ag éirí níos fuaire. De bharr an bhua sin tosaionn roinnt daoine ag fulaingt le droch slainte intinne.
DCU News
Trispace catering staff seek better working conditions
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]atering staff at DCU sent a letter with their workplace grievances to DCU’s governing authority members.
News
Calls for rent deposit protection scheme after 40 students were left waiting for deposits worth 20K
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]orty students were left waiting for €20,000 worth of rental deposits for almost 2 months from Hazelwood Student Village, Santry.
Rugby
Rebuilding DCU squad struggle to pass IT Carlow
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]arlow Institute of Technology beat the DCU ladies’ rugby side with considerable ease as early scoring aided their way to a 40-27 win, despite a late surge for DCU.
Music
Nirvana’s “MTV Unplugged” album stands the test of time
[dropcap]N[/dropcap]irvana released their “MTV Unplugged in New York” live album 25-years-ago, and to this day it has remained a reminder of the legacy of the band.
Other Sports
DCU Ladies triumphant at Hockey Intervarsity’s in Kilkenny
DCU Ladies Hockey team claim The Chilean Plate with a close 5-4 victory against CIT in the final in Kilkenny, alongside DCU Men who came runners up.
DCU News
DCU partners with McVerry Trust for homelessness report
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]ixty three per cent of homeless males have suffered a traumatic childhood experience according to a new report by the Peter McVerry Trust.
News
USI and SIPTU launch postgrad charter
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Union of Students in Ireland (USI) and SIPTU have partnered up together to create a Postgraduate Working Rights Charter highlighting and protecting the working rights of postgraduate students in third-level education.
Irish & Languages
Cúpla Nod Chun Do Chuid Gaeilge A Fheabhsú
Tá an teanga seanda seo an-deacair, is streachailt bhuan é domsa. Tá buneolas agam ar an nGaeilge ach is breá liom an teanga gleoite seo. Is fearr Gaeilge bhriste, ná Béarla cliste.
News
Plan to combat the effects of climate change on health launched
The Department of Health has developed a Climate Change Adaptation Plan to identify the main challenges posed to the health service by the climate crisis.
Music
Deerhunter kick off their European tour in Whelans
Whelan’s was jammed as the Atlanta based rock band took over the place for two shows that kick started their 2019 European tour.
Music
The backing track to Dublin City
A new wave of young buskers have taken over the streets of Dublin. Competing for peak times and areas could cause busking wars but they are all part of a supportive community, says singer songwriter Read more…
Irish & Languages
Bróinse i mBaile Átha Cliath
Tá an radharc bróinse ag dul ó neart go neart agus tá bialanna agus caiféanna i ngach áit beo. Tá an iliomad acu ann! Ní haon dochar do phléisiúr féin a dheanamh anois is arís. Read more…
Irish & Languages
An Feiniméan Marthanach De ‘Jaws’
An torann gránna, an fuil agus putóga ag snámh san uisce gorm agus eite in aice láimhe. Tá an radharc seo ón scannán fíor cáiliúil ‘Jaws’, ceann de na scannáin ab fhearr riamh.
Television
Watchmen mirrors the brutal reality of the US political landscape
Ostensibly a remix rather than direct adaptation of Alan Moore’s iconic 1987 comic, HBO’s “Watchmen” offers a contemporary political perspective on one of the core texts of modern superhero fiction, introducing a largely new cast Read more…
Features
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.
Books
House of The Dragon, a Game of Thrones spin off
If you are still suffering from post Game of Thrones blues, then fear no more.
Food
The benefits of turmeric
[dropcap]L[/dropcap]ike many Asian spices, turmeric is also known to have many health benefits and has been used as a form of traditional medicine.
Events
LGBTQ+ kissing protest takes place outside the Dail
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]embers of the LGBTQ+ community “shifted” outside the Dail on Wednesday the 6th of November to encourage the Government to introduce hate crime legislation.
Articles
Life after the end of a long relationship
Break ups are never easy and dealing with a break up after a long-term relationship, let’s say a year plus, can be a tedious, hurtful and lonely process but here is a quick walk through Read more…
Articles
Escape rooms rising in popularity
Escape rooms are a relatively new concept that only rose to prominence in that last five years, but now in Ireland, there are over 20 escape rooms on offer, with at least six in Dublin Read more…