December 2014 – Page 2 of 3

Over €36k allocated for society’s posters and refreshments

December 10, 2014

14.5% of the budget has been allocated to posters and refreshments alone, whilst the breakdown of a sponsorship deal saw the Accounting and Finance Society left without funds at the start of this year.

Swiping Left To Tinder

December 10, 2014

Sarah Craig explains why Tinder doesn’t light her fire.

Serial and the obsession that goes with it

December 10, 2014

Serial has captured the minds of listeners worldwide, Scout Mitchell examines its phenomenal success.

UCC students win global award for smart beehive

December 10, 2014

Five UCC students created the energy-neutral smart beehive and faced stiff competition from international competitors.

Remedies for winter skin

December 10, 2014

Winter can be tough on your skin and it’s a difficult task keeping your skin plump, glowing and spot free but it can be done with the combination of a healthy diet and proper skincare

Health consequences do not stop students from drinking, study shows

December 10, 2014

Students will not reduce their alcohol consumption for medical reasons, but will reduce their intake due to cost.

Synod’s conclusion isn’t conclusive for LGBT community

December 10, 2014

Sharron Lynskey examines whether the conclusion of the recent Church synod is truly a step backwards for the LGBT community in regard to the acceptance of LGBT individuals into the Church

Strictly Come DCU takes over the Hub

December 10, 2014

DCU Dance Society brought Strictly Come DCU to to the Hub on Monday night in aid of the three chosen Students’ Union charities of the year: Cycle4Life, Suicide or Survive and The Irish Guide Dogs.

Three in four college entrants are studying level 8 degrees

December 10, 2014

The number of students starting honours degrees has increased by 10,000 over the last ten years.

ManTalk: Say what you will

December 10, 2014

I’m an honest person. Well I like to think I am. I often get in trouble for saying what I want, where I want and not thinking about the consequences of it. Sometimes it’s as simple

The Suss’s Winter Playlist

December 10, 2014

The Suss editorial staff have compiled a playlist to keep you warm across the freezing winter break.

Treanor and McElroy step up to the plate

December 10, 2014

DCU’s handballers have successful weekend in Wexford

Fresher footballers fall at final hurdle

December 10, 2014

DCU’s fresher footballers lost out to UCD in the league final recently.

Temple Street at Christmas

December 10, 2014

Not all children will get to spend Christmas at home this year. Six-year-old Izzy O’Connell will spend Christmas in Temple Street as she begins her fifth round of chemotherapy.

Mercy youngsters starting to shine

December 10, 2014

DCU Mercy coach Mark Ingle reviews the progress made this year by his side.

Grace gunning her way to the top

December 10, 2014

Irish boxer Clare Grace talks to The College View about her World Championships, Katie Taylor and equality in sport

Histiocytosis: A Voice That Needs To Be Heard

December 10, 2014

Jade O’Leary speaks to Niamh Ni Ruari – a long-term sufferer of the rare disease LCH – about why awareness for the cause needs to be raised and how she feels about her case being chosen for this year’s 24 Hour Broadcast.

Press play: Google sizes up Spotify with streaming service

December 10, 2014

Jacob looks at the new streaming services that are giving Spotify a run for their money

DCU Archery hit the target at intervarsities

December 10, 2014

DCU Archery enjoyed a lot of success at the recent intervarsities.

McGraynor stars as DCU overcome meagre Mary’s

December 10, 2014

DCU emerge victorious after Ryan Cup final win over St Mary’s Belfast.

Spare a hug, have a Harte

December 10, 2014

Michael Brown, the black, unarmed teenager shot by white police officer Darren Wilson is a recent example of how racism is still alive and well in our society.