Flux
Irish artists to look out for: Kevin Smith aka Kojaque
This approach to hip-hop goes against all the stereotypical misogyny and seemingly emotionless bravado that has come with the genre in the past. Read more…
The College View
Other Sports
DCU’s Kotchaphan Mai-on to represent Ireland in World Classic Powerlifting Championships
DCU’s Kotchaphan Mai-on has been selected to represent Ireland in the World Classic Powerlifting Championships after breaking nine national records in the Irish National Championships. Read more…
Film
Ricky Gervais provocative as ever in new Netflix special
At his best, Gervais feels like a working-class, pub philosopher that has somehow made it to the top. When he boasts about his luxurious home in Hampstead, it feels earned. Read more…
Flux
Are phones ruining the concert experience?
Concerts are places where you go to forget about everything happening around you, embrace that moment because it’s one you’ll never experience again, no one concert will ever be the same as another. Read more…
Opinion
Abstaining from United Ireland vote should have been an option
If the recent DCU referendum on a United Ireland was absolutely necessary, the option to abstain should have been included. Firstly, a vote of abstinence is not the same as not voting. The option to say not only am I not in favour of DCU calling upon the State to hold a referendum on a United Ireland, I do not think I, or the university, should intervene. Read more…
Flux
When is the pen mightier than the camera?
The main advantage of the novel is the fact that you aren’t merely witnessing the story and the emotions the characters are feeling onscreen, but you are experiencing them yourself. The novel encourages you to use your imagination, there’s no limit to how long a book can expand unlike a film that must be cut to stay concise. Read more…
Film
“Take Your Pills” documentary focuses in on Adderall abuse
One is tempted to go on the dark web and purchase a few bottles of the pills themselves. Or even book a psychiatric appointment and fake their way to a nice, gift wrapped diagnosis and prescription. They make it seem so easy. Read more…
Flux
Divisive work of Emil Nolde at the National Art Gallery
Nolde had a fascination with dancers and the beautiful way in which they used their bodies as an artistic tool, this fascination is evident in the exhibition as a running theme as he daringly painted scenes of dancers performing at a cabaret or caught up in movement on stage. Read more…
Other Sports
Underwater hockey on the rise in DCU
Conor Meyler, co-founder of DCU’s Underwater Hockey Club, provides an insight into the unique sport. Read more…
Athletics
DCU Athletics success continues in 2017/18
Ian Brennan reviews DCU Athletics 2017/18 season. Read more…
Flux
An Insight into Dublin’s Underground Cultural Performance Circle
Amongst the Sessions many wonderful absurdities is the unspoken policy of silence when an act is on until a song, or bit, or piece is finished, a rule that not only works but adds to the intimacy of the performances because you can not hear the listeners. Read more…
Flux
The Weeknd mourns past relationships in new album
The 21-minute-long album is a breakup album, exploring the love and loss, where at times The Weeknd seems to be pleading for a chance to reignite a lost bond and at others simply acknowledging a loss and looking for blame to place. Read more…
Football
DCU Soccer players represent Ireland
DCU Soccer players were well represented on a national level over the last week as Amber Barrett twice came off the bench for Republic of Ireland women, scoring the winner vs Slovakia while three players also played for the College & University National side. Read more…
National News
A bill in the Dáil is to separate sex education from religion
The government have announced a bill to bring in sex education in schools, but don’t want it to be associated with religion. Read more…
News
Over 45 students ‘sleepout’ for Shanowen Shakedown Part 2
DCU’s outgoing and incoming Student Union representatives led a protest for a second time against the Shanowen accommodation rent increases. Read more…
Articles
Explainer: The Eighth Amendment
A referendum on repealing the Eighth Amendment will be a historical event for Irish society whether the Ireland votes yes or no. Read more…
National News
High amount of rugby injuries spark concern among medical staff
There are more injuries in rugby than one might assume and physiotherapists are saying that there is a need for more concern and fear to be placed on injuries in the sport. Read more…
National News
USI Vote to Support Boycott Campaign Against Israel
The USI have voted to support the boycott against Israel in their occupation of Palestine and failure to obide by UN law. Read more…
Articles
The Metro Hotel must pick up “more of the slack” says local Councillor.
Payment to the victims of the Metro Hotel Fire in Ballymun are coming to an end. Read more…
DCU News
Niall Behan believes attitudes have changed towards DCUSU
Niall Behan reflects on his time as DCUSU President. Read more…
DCU News
Shanowen Shakedown Part 3: Students protest rise in accommodation costs outside Dáil Éireann
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] students protested the increase in student accommodation prices outside Dáil Éireann today, alongside other students and representatives from Trinity College and USI.
DCU News
DCU Philosophy Club hold discussion on the 8th Amendment
[dropcap]DCU’s[/dropcap] Philosophy Club discussed the 8th Amendment from a philosophical perspective at their biggest event to date on Wednesday, led by four guest speakers.
Podcast
Football
Positive future across DCU Soccer, says Fran Butler
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU’s soccer team have continued to be a competitive force in Ireland this year.
Other Sports
Karate and MMA clubs proud of increased spotlight on combat sports this year
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]s the 2017/2018 academic year for DCU comes to an end, the combat sports societies and clubs at DCU share their biggest achievements, success stories, members developments and ambitions for the future with The College Read more…