News
No Fine Gael candidates to stand in UK election, despite push by YFG
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]ine Gael decided not to run candidates in Northern Ireland for the UK election, despite requests from Young Fine Gael.
The College View
DCU News
DCU student Mehwish Saqib appeals refusal of her leave to remain application to the High Court
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU University of Sanctuary student Mehwish Saqib has appealed a deportation order against herself and her family to the High Court.
Music
Earl Sweatshirt leaves fans wanting more with latest album release
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t’s difficult to pin down where Earl Sweatshirt belongs in 2019’s music scene. His critically acclaimed album,”Some Rap Songs”, from last year was a departure from his earlier more mainstream efforts, featuring few hooks and Read more…
Articles
Religion and young people in a modern world
Kanye West has recently switched his attention from the red hat wearing leader of the “Free” World to a different kind of controversial figurehead, God.
DCU News
Protest held outside Department of Justice for sanctuary student Mehwish Saqib
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU Students’ Union (SU) called on the Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan to prevent the deportation of DCU student Mehwish Saqib.
Music
Kanye tries his Kanye best on latest solo effort
Kanye’s irrefutable egoism impedes his artistic focus on his new gospel-inspired album, “Jesus is King”.
National News
Low and moderate risk drinkers account for the majority of alcohol related harms
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]onthly and occasional binge drinkers account for 62 per cent of alcohol related harms in society according to a study published by the Health Research Board HRB
GAA
Kilkenny ace Adrian Mullen wins GAA Young Hurler of the Year Award
It’s not too often you will hit the spotlight in your first season of intercounty hurling, but Kilkenny star Adrian Mullen did just that as he took home the Young Player of the Year award Read more…
Features
How Ireland’s sex education system has failed us
At age 15, Jack Cooley sat in a transition year sex education workshop and felt like a sexual pervert.
Music
The musicians helping to make climate change a cultural movement
Pop stars such as Lil Dicky are using their music and huge followings to raise awareness of climate change. This social media and music driven activism shows that a boiling point has been reached in Read more…
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.
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.