Football
“Everything is on in this tournament” – Declan Roche
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU soccer manager Declan Roche is targeting a first Collingwood Cup victory for the university in the upcoming showpiece tournament.
The College View
Football
DCU to host Harding Cup for first time
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU are set to host the 2018 Rustlers Irish Universities Football Union Harding Cup for the first time in the college’s history.
Lifestyle
Life through rose tinted filters
Instagram aesthetics have been around for a while now, but in recent years they’ve become almost vital to the success or brands and bloggers worldwide. Rachel Farrell explores the reasoning behind a perfectly curated social media feed. Read more…
Lifestyle
A minute for Milan
Milan, the metroplis of Northern Italy is often overlooked as a travel destination, but the fashion capital, rich in culture has so much to offer, even on a budget. Read more…
University News
Impeached former UCDSU president recieves pro-life award
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]mpeached UCD SU president Katie Ascough received a pro-life award from a UK anti-abortion group in January.
Lifestyle
Hollywood say TimesUp in style
As award season continues in Hollywood, the stars have used fashion to make their biggest statement yet, to stand in solidarity with the TimesUp movement. Read more…
News
President Higgins calls on EU to embrace diversity
[dropcap]The[/dropcap] President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, said that the EU needs to embrace diversity and promote social cohesion. Speaking at the launch of the DCU Brexit Institute, the keynote speech by Mr Higgins focused Read more…
News
Students’ Unions should advocate for decriminalisation of drug use, says Labour senator
[dropcap]Students’[/dropcap] Unions should be working with college authorities to advocate for students caught with illegal substances and campaigning for decriminalisation of drug use, according to Labour Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin. Ó Ríordáin said while he understands Read more…
Lifestyle
Tarte needs to Shape Up
Worldwide beauty brand Tarte caused controversy in the beauty world with the launch of their new foundation which only includes 3 darker shades. Read more…
Science
MA in Artificial Intelligence to launch in UL
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he country’s first Masters degree in Artificial Intelligence is to begin in September at the University of Limerick.
GAA
Confident back-to-back performances secure DCU a place in Fitzgibbon Cup quarter-finals
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]fter their demolition job of Garda College at home finished the week two for two, DCU ensured passage out of Group C into the next round of the Fitzgibbon Cup.
National News
Bruton cracks down on teacher career breaks
[dropcap]R[/dropcap]estrictions are set to be put in place that will affect career breaks for teachers in Ireland, according to Education Minister Richard Bruton.
Lifestyle
Hygge: The Danish way of living
Amy Rohu tells us about the Danish concept of ‘hygge’ and how you can apply it to your daily life to boost your well being Read more…
Articles
DCU hosts first leg of Irish Submission Grappling League
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]MA clubs from around the country gathered in DCU to compete in the Irish Submission Grappling League on January 27th. DCU hosted the event and were well represented by DCU MMA. The Event saw C-MAC Read more…
GAA
Roche heralds LIT win as a “huge victory”
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU hurling boss Eoin Roche described his side’s 3-15 to 2-17 victory over LIT as a “huge victory”, as his side beat Davy Fitzgerald’s side in the group C opener of the Fitzgibbon Cup.
Boxing
McEntee wins gold in National Boxing Championships
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]ne of DCU’s up-and-coming boxing stars, Terry McEntee, claimed gold at November’s Senior National Championship in the National Boxing Stadium.
Film
How The Post showcases the power of journalism
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] newspaper’s first obligation is to the truth. It also has to be mindful not to put its future in jeopardy. So, what happens when you uncover a grave secret that the government have been Read more…
The Hype
New year, new music
[dropcap][/dropcap]2[dropcap][/dropcap]017’s music scene featured the dominance of Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift’s redefinitions, The ChainSmokers collaborating withwColdplay and break-away artists like Camila Cabello soaring to the top of the charts.
Film
Three Billboards Stands on Acting, Falls on Pacing
A[dropcap][/dropcap] latecomer in the race for the Oscars comes from Martin McDonagh with his first movie since Seven Psychopaths. Three Billboards tells the story of Mildred Hayes (Frances McDormand), a mother vying for the murder Read more…
Books
Books that portray the reality of mental illness
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he theme of mental illness is no stranger to the literary world. However, in an age where mental illness is often romanticised, it can be hard to find stories that show its complexity and reality. Read more…
The Hype
When music fights back
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]ar, huh, what is it good for? Absolutely nothing. That is of course if you listen to musicians like Edwin Star who have used music to dispute politics and government. Music has been used to Read more…
The Hype
Owning It: Your Bullsh*t free guide to living with anxiety
[dropcap]Owning It [/dropcap]is a breath of fresh air when it comes to books about anxiety. Author Caroline Foran’s style of writing is more like chatting to a friend than reading a book, avoiding heavy jargon. Read more…
The Hype
Comedy gold or comedy bold?
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]ushing the boundaries has always been a comedians bread and butter, but how far can a joke go before it becomes too offensive?
The Hype
The growth of the Irish music scene
[dropcap][/dropcap]M[dropcap][/dropcap]any think of Irish music and images of an auld lad playing spoons in some pub down a bothrin pop into mind. A walk through Temple Bar in the height of July would similarly convince Read more…
News
DCU appoints former NYT editor as adjunct professor
[dropcap]Jill [/dropcap]Abramson, former Executive Editor of The New York Times, has been appointed as an Adjunct Professor in DCU’s School of Communications. Abramson’s role will be primarily supplementary and is not expected to work directly Read more…