Music
Jake Bugg’s live performance proves he’s still got it
Since his self-titled first album that topped the UK charts when he was only 18, Jake Bugg’s more recent releases have not received the spectacular reactions of his earlier works.
The College View
Film
The Lion King remake
Hakuna Matata, The Lion King is an upcoming live-action musical film drama, directed and co-produced by Jon Favreau and produced by Walt Disney Pictures. It’s a remake of the 1994 animated film.
Music
Metropolis Sunday was some day
Metropolis, the indoor music festival, took place in Dublin’s RDS over the October bank holiday weekend.
Video
DCU students: abusive relationships
Video by Leanne Hanafin
DCU News
Schoolbag graveyard highlights student suicide
[dropcap]1[/dropcap]24 schoolbags, representing the average number of student deaths by suicide every year, were laid on the green in DCU Glasnevin to start Mental Health Week on Thursday 13th November. DCU Students’ Union collaborated with the Read more…
Food
The unhealthy diet of a first year
Katie Gallagher looked at how the challenges of entering third year education can lead to students living an unhealthy diet and lifestyle. Read more…
News
Dublin councillor warns of taxi shortage
[dropcap]Dublin[/dropcap] is at risk of entering another taxi shortage due to dramatic increases in insurance premiums over the last three years according to a City Councillor.
University News
Wellness Wednesday kicks off in DCU
[dropcap]Wellness[/dropcap] Wednesdays continued this week with talks on assertiveness and lifestyle coaching on the Glasnevin campus and Katie Gallagher performing on St Patrick’s campus.
Features
It’s time to talk about porn
[dropcap]Porn:[/dropcap] is it an opiate for sexual urges or a catalyst for gender harassment? Experts say neither – society suggests both.
Features
Bespoke wheels keep on turning: a student success story
[dropcap]College[/dropcap] is said to be some of the best years of your life, yet its hurdles can be tough considering the responsibility weighing on your shoulders. This may include anything from assignment stress or worrying Read more…
National News
Ireland ranks fourth in Europe in drug-related deaths
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]reland has the fourth highest rate of drug deaths in Europe according to a recent EU report.
Other Sports
DCU Hockey enjoy double success at intervarsities as Sarah Torrans makes Ireland debut
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Halloween weekend was a fruitful one for DCU Hockey, with both sides taking home medals in the plate competition, while first-year student Sarah Torrans made her debut for the Ireland senior women’s side. The Read more…
News
Non-smokers should get six days extra paid holiday said Dublin clinic psychologist
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]mokers get, on average, six extra days holiday with the amount of smoke breaks they are entitled to, according to The D4 Clinic in Blackrock.
Food
Grub Guide: Accents Coffee & Tea Lounge
Tucked away from busy Grafton Street, Accents Coffee and Tea Lounge is the perfect place to unwind after a day shopping in the city, Roisin Maguire explains. Read more…
University News
Making an Impact winner to be announced today
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]n annual contest will be held in the Helix today to celebrate some of Ireland’s elite postgraduate research communicators as five finalists vie for two top prizes.
Articles
Don’t fake it with makeup
Makeup can be pretty expensive so when there is fake cheap alternatives out there it it can be tempting to try. This is why you should never use fake makeup Read more…
Articles
Makeup guide for Men
An increasing amount of men are dabbling in the world of makeup and skincare today. This is a list of some products suitable for a men’s makeup look. Read more…
Lifestyle
Stranger Threads
The release of Stranger Things 2 has seen merchandise for the Netflix original series pop up everywhere, from Topshop to independent Irish designers, Helen O’Neill tells us more about the fashion taking over the upside down and beyond. Read more…
Lifestyle
Opulence on the Orient Express
All aboard the Orient Express style train. Rachel Farrell tell us how to execute the 1930s party look with some inspiration from the Christie classic. Read more…
Opinion
RTE’s newest recruits
Women shouldn’t have to beg for jobs because ‘women can do it too’, they should just be given it on merit, not because they are a woman. Read more…
Articles
Flirting with misogyny
The #metoo campaign has faced some harsh criticism. Adam Daly spoke to Dr Rosaleen McElvaney to get an insight into this misogynistic mentality. Read more…
Football
Colleges and Universities football side receive first-ever international caps
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Republic of Ireland’s Colleges and Universities side received their first caps in their history at a special event during the FAI Cup Finals day last Sunday.
Features
HPV vaccine can positively impact gay men’s health
[dropcap]L[/dropcap]orcan walked into the Gay Men’s Health Services (GMHS) on Baggot Street in Dublin back in September for his regular STI check. As he entered, he saw a poster on a wall. It was regarding Read more…
Lifestyle
The travel tales – Florentine fear factor
A first time holiday to Italy in the Summer of 2016 led to a surprising hospital visit for Béibhinn Thorsch.
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Features
Finding the light in Seasonal Affective Disorder
[dropcap]As[/dropcap] we wind back the clocks for daylight savings, a veil of darkness looms over the frigid winter months. For some, the short cold days are a countdown to Christmas; for others, they’re a reason to Read more…