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Andy Farrell names Ireland Six Nations squad

February 1, 2023

Joey Carberry was the most notable absentee from the 37-man squad selected by Andy Farrell and his coaching staff for the upcoming Six Nations Championship. Carberry, following a slow start to the season, has looked

Ronaldo vs Messi – the final encounter?

February 1, 2023

After competing against each other on football’s biggest stage for more than a decade, the final chapter in the epic Ronaldo vs Messi rivalry likely took place on January 19th, ending what is widely considered

Why ridesharing services are needed in Ireland

February 1, 2023

The shortage of taxis in Ireland is an issue that has profoundly been discussed and debated, but no real meaningful or productive improvement has been accomplished as of yet. While many taxi drivers have

Articles

Why the Media Production Society has fallen off

February 1, 2023

After years of domination at the top of DCU’s Clubs and Societies leaderboard, it has officially been confirmed that the Media Production Society has fallen off. In this article, I endeavour to discuss the myriad

Is it time to re-evaluate Ireland’s driving test?

February 1, 2023

The 2022 national average for the driving test pass rate is 53.2 according to the Road Safety Authority (RSA). A figure that shows roughly half of those who attempt their driving test fail. I consider

Sub-minimum wage rates are outdated

February 1, 2023

When different rates of the minimum wage were introduced in correlation with working age, the justification was that young people had fewer responsibilities than older people in the working industry. At the moment, workers under

That ’90s Show – Review

February 1, 2023

With a brand new cast and cameos from our favourite characters from the original series, the question everyone’s asking is- is the spin-off just as good as the original?

A Guide to the Perfect Movie Night In

February 1, 2023

We can all vouch for the fact that there is no better feeling than going to the cinema after a draining week on Friday. That, like many other feelings, can be recreated at home, and here is exactly how to do it.

Flowers – The New Self-Love Anthem

February 1, 2023

It’s been nearly two weeks since the return of pop icon Miley Cyrus with her new song “Flowers” and iconic is the best word for it!

Paschal Donohoe faced the correct consequences

February 1, 2023

One of the biggest news stories of 2023 has been the controversy around donations received by Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe in the 2016 and 2020 general elections and the Minister’s failure to declare certain

The 5 Least Sexy College Degrees in DCU

February 1, 2023

From Chemistry to Computing, there are so many courses on offer here at DCU, all with varying levels of sexiness. Though very subjective, the facts are the facts- Communications takes the cake as the sexiest

iPhone 13: A smarter alternative to its successor?

February 1, 2023

Although it is now considered Apple’s budget iPhone, the 13 hosts a range of features that make it hard to ignore. On June 2007, Steve Jobs premiered the first-ever iPhone. For the tech industry, this

Ireland reacts and reflects on closing of all Argos stores in the country

February 1, 2023

Retailer Argos has announced that they are closing all of their 34 stores in the Republic of Ireland, resulting in around 580 job losses. The move was first confirmed by trade union Mandate, who said

Home is where the waves meet me

February 1, 2023

Home has four walls and a roof, but for me, home is where the waves meet me, where the sun-rays tan my skin, and then I feel peace. People may have their own “home” in

“Like something out of the Handmaid’s Tale”– an insight into the lives of Afghan women

February 1, 2023

“The Handmaid’s Tale” is a feminist dystopian novel written by Margaret Attwood, in which a totalitarian regime called Gilead is formed where women are under constant control as a result of a fertility crisis. The

Living in two worlds —life of an International student in Ireland

February 1, 2023

I had grown up learning English and French more than my native language and the kid in me couldn’t even afford to dream of being in Europe one day, but — here I am! I finally

Cuarbhóthar na Gaillimhe curtha ar neamhní ón Ard-Chúirt

February 1, 2023

Chuir an Ard-Chúirt pleannanna don cuarbhóthar na Gaillimhe curtha ar neamhní an tseachtain seo tar éis bliain go leith de cur agus cúiteamh leis an Bord Pleanála agus troiche bliain le phobal na Gaillimhe. I

Sinn Féin U-turn no confidence vote

February 1, 2023

Sinn Féin u-turned on their call for a vote of no-confidence of Minister for Public Expenditure, Paschal Donohoe, last week after the party had to correct their 2020 election expenses again.

Alix Earle: The Rise To Fame

February 1, 2023

Alix Earle is the internet’s new “it girl” of the moment. The twenty two year old University of Miami student took TikTok by storm gaining 4 million followers since September of 2022. Unlike most other

Joanna Cooper and ASI go Denim for Dementia

February 1, 2023

Model Joanna Cooper has backed The Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s annual ‘Denim Day for Dementia’ fundraising campaign. The nationwide campaign asks the public to don their denims on Friday 3rd of March to help raise

The Reality Shows that You Need in Your Life

February 1, 2023

Whether it’s vicariously living as a New York socialite or a Beverly Hills party girl, reality shows are truly a perfect escape from the mundane. Envious lifestyles packed with plentiful drama make for the ultimate