Year: 2015

National News

93 per cent of student nurses thinking abroad

December 2, 2015

A recent survey by the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has revealed that 93 per cent of student nurses are considering emigrating upon receiving their nursing degree.

Other Sports

Johnson inspires second half Saints comeback

December 2, 2015

DCU Saints 73 UCD Marian 70 Basketball Ireland Men’s Premier League Saturday November 21st, 2015. DCU Saints came from 12 points down to win their first game of the season in a valiant second half

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Articles

Ladies triumph over UL to claim final spot

December 2, 2015

DCU: 2-11 UL: 2-6 Thursday November 26th, 2015. DCU’s ladies Gaelic Football team qualified for the Division One final following a hard-fought semi-final win over the University of Limerick at St Clare’s in a 2-11

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Articles

Mo thaithí ar Erasmus

December 2, 2015

Ní raibh sé i gconaí ar intinn agam an bhliain ‘Erasmus’ a dhéanamh. Bhí a fhios agam go mbeadh sé úsáideach domsa, ach theastaigh uaim mo chéim sa Ghaeilge agus sa Fhraincis a dhéanamh chomh

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University News

DCU make top 50 young universities list

December 2, 2015

“The ranking has a significant impact on our ability to develop international partnerships and to attract international students and staff to DCU,” said DCU President, Brian MacCraith.

News

Ógra Fianna Fail bite back at USI

December 2, 2015

Ógra Fianna Fail have strongly refuted the Union of Students in Ireland’s (USI) claims that their student loan proposal would “desecrate” Ireland.

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Features

Books have a future, but not in storytelling

December 2, 2015

A company called Books by the Foot has emerged and it allows buyers to purchase a linear foot of books at a set price to match the interior design of their chosen room. You select a broad subject and the colour you want and then the company chooses the books to complete your collection.

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News Features

LinkedIn: The new way to network

December 2, 2015

For students LinkedIn is an important tool to help connect with potential employers post-graduation. LinkedIn is like an online CV which gives users a platform to share work experience and engage on a professional level with connections. It allows you to personalise your profile to list skills and achievements, which can then be endorsed by your connections.

Music

The Genesis of Grimes

December 2, 2015

In the wake of the new Grimes album Art Angels, Rebecca Keane gives us an overview of the Canadian artist’s career so far

Debate

Victoria’s not so secret lack of diversity

December 2, 2015

why do Victoria’s Secret feel comfortable taking inspiration from classic African designs and imagery but yet do not feel any obligation to feature more women in their show who could actually represent these cultures?

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Articles

Gaeilge gan stró, Gaeilge i ngnó.

December 2, 2015

Ní haon ionadh go raibh an cheist seo ar intinn agam i rith na seachtainí beaga anuas agus mé tar éis post nua a fháil i siopa ollmhór éadaí. Cén fáth nach dtugadh an stádas

Flux

REVIEW: Adele – ’25’

December 2, 2015

Alison Ring reviews Adele’s long awaited comeback – 25. How does it compare to the record-selling 21?

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Political

Drugs minister calls for decriminalisation

December 2, 2015

Dyas said one of the main discussions people should have on the issue should be the reasons why people become addicted to something, regardless of what kind of addiction it is. “Whether your addiction is watching six boxsets of Game of Thrones, or injecting heroin into your eyeball, it’s the reasons why you’re doing it,” she said.