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Secondary schools still not safe places for LGBTI+ students

November 14, 2019

Almost three quarters of LGBTI+ second level students feel unsafe at school and 86% say the feel purposely excluded by their peers, according to the largest report of its kind ever conducted in Ireland.

Protest held outside Department of Justice for sanctuary student Mehwish Saqib

November 13, 2019

DCU Students’ Union (SU) called on the Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan to prevent the deportation of DCU student Mehwish Saqib.

LGBTQ+ kissing protest takes place outside the Dail

November 13, 2019

Membersof the LGBTQ+ community “shifted” outside the Dail on Wednesday the 6th of November to encourage the Government to introduce hate crime legislation.

How Ireland’s sex education system has failed us

November 13, 2019

We have had a culture of shame and stigma about sex and sexuality in Ireland for a long time.

Apprenticeships grow in popularity, but not in pay

November 13, 2019

many believe they should be afforded the same benefits as students, such as discounts on travel.

DCU lacks supports for student parents

November 13, 2019

I drop the kids to school in the mornings and then I go to college

Women’s Football can he hard but it’s worth it on cup final day says FAI cup winner Lynn Craven

November 13, 2019

DCU Student Lynn Craven was among the successful Wexford Youths ladies team that ran out victors in the FAI Cup Final against Peamount United in the Aviva Stadium.

DCU Fencers take home gold and bronze in Cork

November 13, 2019

DCU Fencing has recorded one of their best tournament victories in the last few years as they took home Gold and Bronze in the Schull Novice Cup last week in UCC.

Rebuilding DCU squad struggle to pass IT Carlow

November 13, 2019

Carlow Institute of Technology beat the DCU ladies’ rugby side with considerable ease as early scoring aided their way to a 40-27 win, despite a late surge for DCU.

Nirvana’s “MTV Unplugged” album stands the test of time

November 13, 2019

Nirvana released their “MTV Unplugged in New York” live album 25-years-ago, and to this day it has remained a reminder of the legacy of the band.

Earl Sweatshirt leaves fans wanting more with latest album release

November 13, 2019

It’s difficult to pin down where Earl Sweatshirt belongs in 2019’s music scene. His critically acclaimed album, “Some Rap Songs”, from last year was a departure from his earlier more mainstream efforts, featuring few hooks and more introspective streams of consciousness over abrasive production.