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Student nurses and midwives deserve more than a round of applause

December 9, 2020

The Government voted against paying student nurses and midwives working through the pandemic leaving them feeling furious and betrayed.

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It’s been tutu long for the ballet students in Ruth Shine’s School of Dance

December 9, 2020

Ruth Shine and her dance school have been faced with new challenges and obstacles as a result of the current pandemic.

“It’s a Brothel. I’ll end you.”

November 25, 2020

Ireland has a long negative history when it comes to sex, sexuality, the body, and women.

Methadone clinic patients still facing stigma two decades on

November 25, 2020

Methadone clinics were first set up in 1988, with a lot of backlash and stigma surrounding them. Two decades later, patients still face the same stigma.

Graduating from university during a pandemic

November 25, 2020

Every autumn, Dublin City University graduands, their families and DCU faulty, gather at the Helix to attend the annual graduation ceremonies and celebrate one of the most rewarding days of a student’s educational career.

Former Young Greens Chairperson speaks out against “massive culture of harassment”

November 25, 2020

“There’s a massive culture of harassment but it’s not just sexual,”

Why it really is a dog’s life during lockdown

November 11, 2020

While Halloween and lockdown cause pets’ a certain amount of
distress, an understanding of animal anxiety and access to the right resources ensures our
fluffy companions can remain protected.

Dark days and dark minds – gym owners protest closures under Level 5

November 11, 2020

“For a lot of people the gym is the
only release they have”

Online charity shop launched by former DCU student hopes to expand internationally

November 11, 2020

Rónán Ó Dálaigh developed the idea for the company Thriftify, a website where charity shops can post their stock and consumers can shop it with ease.

Identifying and dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder

November 11, 2020

Now that we are facing darker evenings, some people may develop symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder, affecting their mood and mental health.

Black History Month: A significant year to celebrate Black History

October 28, 2020

The rise of the Black Lives Matter Movement during the summer of 2020, has shown the world the reality of racism and police brutality towards people of colour. This Black History Month gives us the opportunity to honour the movements work towards racial equality.

I can see clearly now the strain has gone: A look at blue light glasses

October 28, 2020

A new product gaining traction on social media is that of “blue light glasses,” which claim to alleviate eye strain and tiredness caused by excessive screen time.

Goujons taste just as good in takeaway boxes

October 28, 2020

We won’t take little things, like an hour with your mates chatting over goujons (best in Ireland) or dodgy dance moves to Westlife with your mates, for granted anymore.

Freshers’ Instagram is a “Gamechanger” as Covid-19 affected 2020 orientation.

October 28, 2020

The “ragged Virtual Neighbourhood” felt too open and students found it “mildly ineffective” due to the vast number of messages that were uploaded to each forum.

The lingering effects of ‘long Covid’

October 28, 2020

In a recent study, WHO have found that some survivors of Covid-19 are suffering from long lasting side effects that could damage their health.

Changing attitudes to consent and harassment at third-level institutions

October 28, 2020

Last year, UCD received over 350 complaints of harassment and assault – an issue that all third level students should be properly educated on and aware of.

200 Plus 2 Days: The Young Activists Fighting for Workers’ Rights

October 28, 2020

“I’ve learned more in the last 6 months that I’ve been striking that I probably did in a year, going to lectures, the normal college life”

Self isolation in DCU: A strange beginning to an Erasmus year

October 14, 2020

“I am trying to be as positive as I can and adapt myself to this new situation, trying to make the most of it, always with precaution of course.”

Student teacher placement provides an added obstacle to a challenging year

October 14, 2020

A poll conducted by the placement team and six of the bEd class reps found that 20% of the 200 students who responded have yet to find a school for placement.

The USI launch #EducationForAll campaign

October 14, 2020

The USI launched the #EducationForAll campaign in hope to highlight students’ experiences with fees and accommodation and demand a total reform of the current systems in place.

The stranded Leaving Cert class of 2020

October 14, 2020

Across Ireland, almost 6500 Leaving Cert students received incorrect predictive grades, leaving them confused and uncertain about their future in college.

College libraries are adapting to the new normal

October 14, 2020

Just like every other service across the world, university libraries have to learn to adapt to Covid-19 regulations by offering a new range of services to their students.

Anti-mask protests continue to grow with some resulting in violence and aggression

September 22, 2020

Walking through crowded streets and shopping centres in Dublin City centre, you can’t help but miss the friendly smile from a passing stranger when you look around and see most of people’s faces blocked by

Do we really need vitamin shots and IV drips

September 22, 2020

Celebrities such as Chrissy Teigen , Kendall Jenner and Miley Cyrus have been often seen getting a quick fix of vitamins through injections and iv drips that are meant to boost your energy levels, help with hangovers, strengthen your immune system, make your skin glow and even help you lose weight.

Students working in the service industry feel apprehensive about the future

September 14, 2020

When last orders were taken in pubs across the country on March 15 who would have guessed what the future would hold. A St. Patrick’s day like no other, eerie CCTV footage of a deserted