The Hype
Experiencing the joys and tragedies of Miss Saigon
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]tunning vocals, promiscuous dancing and laughter filled the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre during its heart-breaking production of “Miss Saigon”.
The College View
National News
Third Level development plans at risk due to possible funding restrictions
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]rish universities may be prohibited from borrowing money needed for development depending on a decision soon to be made by Eurostat.
The Hype
Morrissey getting Low in High School
[/dropcap]T[dropcap][/dropcap]he release of Morrisey’s 11th studio album “Low in High School” marks his first return to music since 2014. When Morrissey made his infamous first tweet ‘Spent the day in Bed” on September 18th, that Read more…
Articles
Get wiggy with it
Wigs have always been associated with dressing up for Halloween. Helen O’Neill takes a look at Hairspray’s new lace front wigs, changing that perception. Read more…
The Hype
Exploring the tough side of Taylor Swift’s Reputation
[dropcap]“[/dropcap]…Ready For It?” asks the first track off Taylor Swift’s new album Reputation, before diving into an addictive blend of sonic beats and bass.
The Hype
The ten most timeless artists
[dropcap]E[/dropcap]ver since the people of the Stone Age dipped their fingers into charcoal and lined the cave walls with figures and animals, art has always been the greatest tool for expression in society. Pablo Picasso Read more…
Television
Playing a Peaky Blinder
[dropcap]With [/dropcap]a signature slow-mo strut through the grimy, smoke-choked streets of Birmingham, the Peaky Blinders are back for a fourth season of the BBC gangster drama.
Television
Controversy over Lord of The Rings TV adaptation
[dropcap]The[/dropcap] Lord of the Rings is quite frankly one of the best stories ever written. J.R.R Tolkien created an epic fantasy novel, which was then turned into an equally epic film series.
The Hype
The Killers killed it: live at the 3Arena
[/dropcap]T[dropcap][/dropcap]he Killers performed at the 3Arena on November 16th, taking the sold-out stadium by storm in support of their 5th studio album, Wonderful Wonderful. As one of the most popular alternative rock bands of the Read more…
University News
Taoiseach supports plan for ‘European University’
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]aoiseach Leo Varadkar called for an Irish third-level institution to join the new network of European universities currently being proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron.
DCU News
Hubby McHubface among names for new student centre
[dropcap]The DCU Students’ Union want you to help them name the new student centre.[/dropcap]
News
UCDSU passes new motion on abortion information
[dropcap]U[/dropcap]CD Student Council passed motions on handing out free pregnancy tests and abortion information on campus on Tuesday, the 14th of November.
News
Universities now allowed to hire staff on salaries up to €250,000
[dropcap]In[/dropcap] a bid to attract world-leading scientists and engineers, new Government measures will allow universities to hire staff on salaries up to €250,000.
DCU News
DCU research addresses the challenges of pancreatic cancer
[dropcap]Each[/dropcap] year 540 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in Ireland,with close to the same number of deaths caused by the disease annually, according to the Irish Cancer Society.
DCU News
Former DCU President selling castle for €13.5 million
[dropcap]The [/dropcap]former president of DCU, Ferdinand von Prondzynski, is selling his Westmeath castle for €13.5 million.
News
Students’ Union budget to be released 11 weeks into semester
[dropcap]The [/dropcap]provisional Budget for the Students’ Union will be released today in the third Class Rep Council of the year, in breach of DCUSU constitution.
DCU News
DCU in non-monetary agreement with Coppers with profit of 72m
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] Students’ Union is in a “non-financial relationship” with the nightclub Copper Face Jacks, which this year earned €72 million in accumulated profits.
Lifestyle
The travel tales – lost luggage
Niamh Dunne shares her travel tale of a missing baggage nightmare from a typical Leaving Cert holiday to Santa Ponsa. Read more…
Video
Signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships
Video by Leanne Hanafin
Articles
Soothe the winter itch
Winter weather can cause chaos with your skin, especially if you suffer from itchiness or eczema. Shauna Coen looks at how to prevent and soothe any irritation this winter. Read more…
Articles
The beauty review: Huda Beauty #FauxFilter foundation
Huda Beauty launched their new foundation range including 30 different shades so Edina Zejnilovic put it to the test in terms of wear and coverage. Read more…
Other Sports
DCU Karate Club snatch massive medal haul at inter-collegiate cup
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU Karate Club scooped eight medals in the Dublin Inter-Collegiate Cup which was held in UCD on November 12th.
Football
DCU women’s soccer performance a big statement, but still no points
DCU 3 NUIM 4 CUFL Women’s Premier Division North
News Features
Our students’ unions are losing their sense of identity
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here was an empty silence in the halls of the Henry Grattan building on the evening of 8th November. The lecture halls had been cleared out and the only solitary sounds were the shuffling of feet Read more…
Music
Take a trip with Jhené Aiko
“I took a trip to find you, I got lost and found myself.” Jhené Aiko turns her time of grief into an extrinsic album of 22 tracks. In the album, she expresses her methods of Read more…