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The stranded Leaving Cert class of 2020

October 14, 2020

Thousands of Leaving Cert students we left with nothing to commemorate the end of this phase of their life as they embark on a new one.

The USI’s #EducationForAll campaign

October 14, 2020

The USI launched the #EducationForAll campaign in hope of highlighting students who have past and present issues with the high cost of student fees and accommodation.

Anti-mask protests in Ireland begin to grow violent

September 23, 2020

A series of anti-mask protests have taken place across the country, in an effort to stop the government from legally mandating face coverings.

It’s time to move away from period poverty

August 20, 2020

Period poverty refers to the inability to access menstrual products, because of financial difficulties and often leads to women missing work, college or school.

From receptionist to covid officer

June 21, 2020

Stay indoors. Completely avoid contact with other people. Use a separate toilet to people in your household.

Universities across Ireland and the EU fight to stop gender-based violence

June 20, 2020

The USI held a campaign to stop gender-based violence across universities in Ireland as part of the It Stops Now campaign, as such harassment often goes unreported and unnoticed.

‘Home sweet home’ is not the case for all students

April 14, 2020

Since the decision to close all institutes of education came into effect last month, many students have had to make the difficult decision to leave their college lifestyles and return home.

Direct Provision is causing “untold psychological harm” says open letter to the Taoiseach

April 4, 2020

Direct Provision is barely meeting the basic psychological needs of asylum seekers and needs to be replaced with a “more humane and ethical alternative” according to an open letter addressed to the Taoiseach and Minister of Children.

Likes, comments and hatred

February 20, 2019

“She was wearing a thong with a lace front.” Throughout history, choice of clothing has been wrongfully mistaken for consent. Throughout history, women have been told what they can and cannot wear. Young girls become

DCU’s favourite shopkeeper

December 12, 2018

An observant student wandering around the DCU campus on a chilly winter morning may notice a handful of friendly pensioners from the local area making their way through the crowd to reach the front doors

Happy little pills

December 12, 2018

problems aren’t miraculously solved when you tell someone how you’re feeling

The forgotten Florence Nightingales of our generation

December 12, 2018

A profession that is composed of the brightest elements of humanity is subjected to the toughest challenges. Student nurses enter a system that is not only incredibly challenging, but employment after graduation is left to mere chance.

Explainer: why does DCU hold its exams after Christmas?

December 12, 2018

The semester one exam period in DCU is coming up. The two week period starts on the January 7th and finishes on the 19th, where over 16,000 students will sit exams.

Risky business: sex sells

December 12, 2018

I feel more afraid walking down dark streets in Dublin late at night than I do in my own apartment when I’m working,

Storm in a teacup

December 12, 2018

The effects of climate change can be clearly seen, the most evident effect can be seen in the increased temperature. Temperatures have risen by 0.7oC between 1890-2008 and most significantly by 0.4oC between 1980-2008.

Woman apologises after saying a diet can cure cancer

December 12, 2018

The woman’s comments about how a ketogenic diet could cure cancer were found to be extremely controversial by social media users.

Syphilis on the rise across Ireland

December 12, 2018

Syphilis cases are increasing to record levels in Ireland according to the HSE. The STI can be treated with antibiotics and caught by getting a blood test.

GPs walk out of meeting about implementing abortion services

December 12, 2018

Over a hundred GPs attended the meeting to discuss how abortion services would be implemented in Ireland. During the meeting, 50 GPs walked out.

People with a disability can earn more while keeping their benefits

December 12, 2018

People in Ireland with a disability can now work more if they wish and keep their benefits such as disability allowance and medical card.

Those winter blues

November 28, 2018

University life, with all it’s merits, will statistically spike the vast majority of our anxiety levels at some point. With the ever darkening days of winter also slowly consuming us, it may feel that anxiety is closer to our front door than ever.

All work and no play

November 28, 2018

When you picture a ‘student lifestyle’, the appeal of nights out, student accommodation and freedom springs to mind, but behind the scenes this ‘freedom’ comes at a cost.

Girls just wanna have fun(damental workplace rights)

November 28, 2018

In order to combat this issue, a ‘Gender Action Plan’ for Higher Level Education institutes in Ireland has been launched by the government.

Athlone IT draw on mental health for inspiration

November 28, 2018

Athlone IT worked with Hotpress, Lyon’s tea and Pieta House on a mental health campaign creating seveal illustrations depicting mental health issues.

Nappies, lullabies and lecture notes

November 28, 2018

The image of the typical student is associated with heavy books, overdue assignments, spontaneous nights out and little money.

Scentsation

November 28, 2018

Roisin Maguire looks into how we can use essential oils to our advantage in our everyday lives.