Lifestyle
How the pink princess is influencing social media fashion
Elsa Anderling looks at how seven year old fashionista Coco is taking instagram and social media by storm with an impressive 500,000 followers online. Read more…
The College View
Lifestyle
Gucci turns heads at Milan Fashion Week
Helen O’Neill analyses the latest Gucci show on the runway, featuring severed heads and lizards. Read more…
Features
Waltons – Then the music ended
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen the South Great Georges Street branch of music retailer Waltons closed on Monday 19th, after almost thirty years in business, the move hit some particularly close to home. “Personally, I feel pretty disappointed” former Read more…
Articles
Can EU’s new data regulation put an end to social media defiance?
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]ith two months ticked off the calendar, 2018 has been a whirlwind for social media. Facebook oversaw various changes to their algorithm and an overhaul in their employee operations as a result of the upcoming Read more…
Football
DCU and Shelbourne announce sponsorship deal
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]helbourne FC will bare the logo of DCU on their jerseys next season as the League of Ireland First Division side have announced a partnership with the university.
Flux
Immortality, sex and violence: Altered Carbon’s first season
[dropcap]B[/dropcap]ased on a novel of the same name by the British Sci-fi writer Richard K. Morgan, Altered Carbon is Netflix’s latest science fiction series and is a visual spectacle for fans of the genre.
Blogs
Only one candidate runs for DCUSU President
[dropcap]Only[/dropcap] one student is running for President in the DCU Students’ Union elections, leaving the race uncontested. There are currently 6 candidates running for the 5 paid sabbatical positions in the Students’ Union, with no Read more…
Podcast
Podcast
Lifestyle
Determining the difference between dry scalp and dandruff
While winter weather can cause many issues with drying our skin and scalp, sometimes there can be more a serious problem causing the discomfort. Read more…
Television
The Good Place is heavenly to watch
[dropcap]Many[/dropcap] people think about death. How will I die? Will I get to live a long, fun-filled life? Will I make it to heaven? But what most people don’t think about is what would you Read more…
Lifestyle
How to visit Manchester on a student budget
Aine Conaty shares her top tips for planning a weekend getaway to Manchester on the cheap. Read more…
Features
This race is no drag
[dropcap]R[/dropcap]uPaul’s famous catch phrase has echoed around the world and will now echo A’la Irish style, in a yet unnamed Dublin Venue: “Gentlemen, start your engines and may the best woman win”.
News
DCU Professor criticised for fishery figures used in Irexit conference
The DCU lecturer spoke at the Irexit conference last month. Read more…
Gaelic Football
Mayo’s Diarmuid O’Connor reflects on the end of the road with DCU
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]itting in an empty DCU canteen on a cold evening, Diarmuid O’Connor griped his coffee cup as he stared at the empty table. He had just played his final game for DCU.
Lifestyle
Religion in fashion: wholly necessary or holy vanity?
With the release of Macy’s new line for Muslim women and The Met Gala’s Catholic theme for 2018, Gabija Gataveckaite looks at the issues stemming from mixing fashion with religion. Read more…
Lifestyle
Inside Glitz N’ Pieces
Following the success of what began as a college project, girl bosses Grace O’Sullivan and Ellen Weber launched their jewellery range, Glitz N’ Pieces. Read more…
Gaelic Football
Disappointing start costs DCU in Sigerson quarter-final exit
DCU 1-09 UCD 0-16 DCU crashed out of the Sigerson Cup at the hands of bitter rivals UCD on February 7th, after a poor start saw Niall Moyna’s men seven points behind after just twenty Read more…
News
Fears of sexting dangers heightened by media says DCU researcher
[dropcap]The[/dropcap] media plays a large role in the negative reputation of sexting has among older generations according to a researcher at the DCU Anti-Bullying Centre.
Food
Grub Guide: taste of Toscana
Michelle Townsend tried and tested Italian restaurant Toscana rating it on price, service and atmosphere, location and value for money. Read more…
News
Housing expert says colleges should offer housing management courses
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]olleges should offer housing management courses to combat the housing crisis, according the CEO of the Irish Council of Social Housing. CEO Donal McManus told the Irish Independent that the lack of any housing management Read more…
DCU News
DCU offers discount to reusable cup users
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]offee and tea will now be discounted by 20c if you bring your own cup to any DCU café, due to a scheme implemented by Trispace Catering DCU and the Sustainability office. The reduction, an Read more…
DCU News
DCU Professor recognised in European Commission report
[dropcap]A [/dropcap]DCU Professor’s research on the importance of emotion in education for preventing bullying and its long-term mental health impacts, was cited in a recent set of top-level European reports.
DCU News
DCU to host World Anti-Bullying Forum
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] will be the host of the World Anti-Bullying Forum (WABF) 2019 after Dublin secured a bid to house the worldwide event.
Lifestyle
Travel Tales – American fun without the J1
Heading on a J1 is often thought as the American dream for Irish students but Rachael Martin tells how she had the experience without the actual Visa. Read more…