The College View - Issue 2 - Volume XVII

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Vol. XVII, Issue 2

Wednesday, 15th October 2014

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DCU awards more firsts than any other college » 4

The world of Clubs and Socs » 24

Pendred wins again » 27

Poor DCU turnout at USI pre-budget rally Less than ten from DCU join thousands at national ‘Education Is’ march Laura Colgan, Finnian Curran and John Casey News Reporters

AN ESTIMATED 6,000 students from across the country lined the capital as part of a demonstration last week demanding the protection of student supports and grants ahead of the budget.

Students attended the rally, organised by the Union of Students in Ireland, as part of its “Education Is” campaign.

The campaign describes education as a public good and calls for the protection of student support services, back to education allowance, student maintenance grant and student assistant fund.

The Government has already announced plans to increase the student registration fee by another €250 to €3,000 for the next academic year.

Students, staff members, trade union workers and supporters from all aspects of society marched from the Garden of Remembrance to Dáil Eireann where the rally took place.

However, only a handful of students from DCU, less than ten, attended the rally which saw students travelling from across the country.

USI President Laura Harmon described education as “the key to a sustainable recovery”. She demanded the

protection of the student maintenance grant and the back to education allowance.

Speaking to The College View, Harmon said that she was “very pleased” with how the march and rally went and that it “stayed on message”.

She said she was happy with the turnout, as trade union workers and supporters took part as well as the University of Limerick, which is no longer affiliated with USI. Harmon put the small turnout from DCU down to the rainy weather. She said she was glad to see SU President Kenneth Browne at the rally and that he is “very engaged with the campaign and at national council and within the organisation”.

Commenting on the low turnout from DCU students, Browne said that the low turnout could be related to the level of activity and events clubs and societies have on a Wednesday.

“There was enough publicity done about it. Our Facebook event and photo campaign reached 15,000 people.

It’s not something DCU has ever engaged in before so it’s very hard to find people that are happy to go out in the rain on a Wednesday to stand, picket and protest,” he added.

When asked about DCU SU’s relationship with the USI he added “we’ve been engaged with everything they’ve done.

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Clubs and Socs signups set to reach record high Stephen Murphy News Reporter @thecollegeview

OVER 5,800 students signed up for a club or society in DCU this year, with these numbers set to reach a record high by the end of the academic year.

Some clubs and socs still have to register their students to the database, 5,811 signatures were taken as part of Clubs & Socs Week which took place from Monday September 29th to Wednesday October 1st. The figure has already matched that of previous years and is likely to rise when the Clubs and Socs Office have received information from all of DCU’s 165 associations.

Long-running societies such as Enterprise Society (ESoc), Accounting & Finance Full story on page 3

INSIDE The Suss

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The return of Twin Peaks

Lifestyle

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The first Man Talk of the year

Opinion

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Marriage equality is positive for LGBT mental health

Sport

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DCU dismiss UCD Mental Health Week DCU student Shannon Reilly takes part in #GratiTuesday helping to reduce the stigma around mental wellbeing over the past week Credit Deirdre O’Sullivan

Gaeilge

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Gafa le ceist an channabais

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Editorial Michael Cogley Editor-in-Chief @michaelcogley

THIS past week RTÉ’s hit drama ‘Love/Hate’ aired its second episode of series five - to 124,400 less viewers than its first.

The show reached a whopping 976,400 viewers as Season 5 kicked off, however interest has dwindled already just two episodes in and the Donnybrook-based station are facing another problem in getting people interested in their programmes.

The crime drama is the station’s crown jewel but as UTV prepare to enter the Irish market at the turn of the new year RTÉ are going to need more than one good drama and rehashed episodes of ‘The Simpsons’ for people to continue paying the broadcasting charge.

Pat Kenny’s resurrection to TV broadcasting which has seen him join up with UTV and last year’s shock move to Newstalk has proved that everyone is poachable and that working for RTÉ isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

So with growing concerns on RTÉ’s ability to entertain and inform the nation and with more and more questioning the value of the incoming public service broadcasting charge, is RTÉ’s reluc-

tance to change leaving them on the ropes?

What the new Irish station, UTV, has done is started off with some targeted headhunting, and it’s not just on-screen they’ve stolen high-level employees from either. UTV Ireland has, so far, conducted two major coups that make Ed Woodward at Manchester United look very green in his relatively new post.

The Dublin-based station has hired Matt Williams, who was formerly the Head of Trading in TV3 and Mary Curtis, who was Director of the Digital Switchover in RTÉ, a process, which to all intents and purposes went off seamlessly. With Williams named as UTV’s Group Director of Trading and Mary Curtis named as Head of Channel, the new station has already built a hugely experienced backroom staff, well in advance of its launch in January 2015.

UTV’s entrance into the Irish market has also laid down a significant challenge to TV3 after it swiped some of its highest rating shows, including Coronation Street, Emmerdale, The Cube and The Graham Norton Show.

However, with the likes of Vincent Browne remaining top of its billing and the move to a HD studio (finally) we may see TV3 battle to the bitter end in what may turn out be an insurmountable task.

While UTV’s massive financial backing may be enough to subdue TV3, the Irish taxpayer will ensure that RTÉ will be more than securely backed to partake in some healthy competition in the Irish television market.

The public service broad-

caster recently announced its autumn line-up with many highly-rated favourites returning and - indeed for RTÉ’s standards - some very different shows.

What can clearly be deduced from the launch of the line-up is that Tom Vaughan Lawlor, more commonly known as Nidge, is becoming a crucial member of RTÉ’s future.

The Love/Hate star is set to feature in the upcoming three-part drama ‘Charlie’ based around the notorious former Taoiseach.

Elsewhere, we’ve seen another long-time guest of the Late Late Show, Imelda May, promoted to being a host herself with her new show ‘The Imelda May Show’.

This, of course, means that the Late Late’s short guestlist is one shorter unless they resort to interviewing their own again. Don’t be surprised if we see that happening.

One thing that UTV and TV3 have over their publicly funded counterpart is ruthlessness. While RTÉ should have it, they simply don’t; for years we’ve watched newsreaders flounder live on-air while political debates have often skewed out of control and neither have led to professional casualties within the station.

With the incoming missile that is UTV Ireland, it may force both RTÉ and TV3 to up their game. Pat Kenny’s switch to Newstalk did see people gradually change over too but not to the extent that was expected. However a much quicker exodus can be expected on television with a new exciting channel rearing its ambitious head.

Editorial Team Editor-in-Chief: Michael Cogley Deputy Editor: Finnian Curran Production & Layout Editor: Gianluca Avagnina Deputy Production & Layout Editors: Mark Hogan, Victoria Ivaylova News Editors: Finnian Curran, Sharron Lynskey Deputy News Editors: Katie O’ Neill, Elaine Carroll, Laura Colgan

Opinion Editor: Christine Allen Lifestyle Editor: Orlaith Farrell Deputy Lifestyle Editor: Emma Dungan Features Editor: Catherine Devine Deputy Features Editor: Jade O’Leary Irish Editor: Caoimhe Ní Chathail Deputy Irish Editor: Barry Scanlon Sports Editor: Ruaidhri Croke Deputy Sports Editors: Cian Roche, Kevin Taylor Flux Editor: Odrán de Bhaldraithe Deputy Flux Editor: Bryan Grogan

Images Editor: Aidan Broletti Phototographers: Anna Kazadojeva, Catherine Batstone, Colin Tonge Online Editor: David Matthews Online News Editor: Mark Hogan

Sub-Editors: Jordan Kavanagh, Megan Roantree, Nicola Ayres, Anna Kazadojeva, Giulia Luzi, Lisa O’Donnell, Kevin Kelly, Conor Jack Martin, Aoibheann Diver

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News Thousands of students gather for USI march

Record number of sign-ups during Clubs & Socs week Continued from front page

Continued from front page

We’ve been to every single meeting and we’ve made sure our voices are heard.”

“We hosted the national training here for sabbatical officers over the summer so we’re giving our all to it. Anything we need, they are certainly there for us,” he stated.

Second year analytical science student, Geraldine Mc Ginty said that the SU could have done a had a lot more publicity regarding the march.

“I didn’t even know about the march until I heard it on the radio that afternoon. I didn’t see any posters or ads around campus at all,” she added.

“No I didn’t hear about it.

I would’ve attended if there was more information but I didn’t hear or see much around campus,” said journalism student Aisleigh Harr UCD, who recently disaffiliated with the USI declined and invitation to join the demonstration.

Lecturer Ronnie Munck, from Defend the Irish University, told students at the rally that “we (lecturers) are on your side”. He said that

Students in Dublin City marching against cuts on behalf of Union of Students Ireland Credit thecollegeview

education “will make Ireland a better place” and repeated the message that “education is a public good”.

He also spoke of staff issues ahead of the budget, including cutbacks, casual contracts and harassment.

SIPTU Campaign Co-ordinator Ethel Buckley said that “quality, accessible education is worth fighting for”.

She said that “students and

workers are not separate groups of people” and that trade workers would continue to support students and the protection of their services.

President of the Irish Second-level Students’ Union and fifth-year student Craig McHugh gave a crowd-pleasing speech highlighting secondary school students’ fear and anxiety over their future ahead of the budget. He said

that education “is a need for all in this country, A degree is almost a necessity.”

A performance by The Original Rudeboys, former National College of Ireland students, closed the rally. Rapper Temper-Mental MissElayneous opened the rally. She performed and spoke of the “lack of resources” that stop young people from entering third-level education.

Spike in rent prices leads to increase in students looking for financial advice Students seeking help from welfare services up 80 per cent from last year Jamie Concannon News Reporter @thecollegeview

OVER 1,500 students in Trinity College sought advice from welfare services in the last month, up almost 80pc from the same period last year.

Students around the country are suffering under the financial burden of high rent and increasing registration fees and accommodation officer with Trinity College SU, Orlaith Foley stating that 1,592 students have contacted the service looking for advice since August 5th to September of this year.

Senior Support Officer for DCU, Deirdre Moloney says they too have experienced “a dramatic increase in students seeking advice over the years”.

She argues that “the information is out there” for students struggling with financial issues during their time in college. She also added that “DCU’s financial services are spoken about throughout orientation week, and outlined in the diary, as well as on studentfinance.ie.”

The Student Assistance Fund (SAF) is another option for cash-strapped students. It is operated by Student Support & Development in DCU and funding is received from

the Irish Government, with assistance from the European Social Fund. The aim of SAF is to provide financial assistance for any full-time higher education students who are experiencing financial difficulties whilst attending college. It also provides a further source of funding for higher education students in addition to the Student Grant.

The deadline for the SAF was last Wednesday, 8th October, but Deirdre says applications will re-open again in January 2015 for new candidates in semester two.

Deirdre agrees that some students may have to get parttime work in order to support

themselves during their time in college but warns young people to keep on top of their studies also. “We’d encourage students to work, but no more than 15 hours a week as this may affect their education.”

Aids for incoming students such as DCU’s Access Scheme and schemes such as DARE and HEAR have also proved useful to students.

DCU Business student, Niamh Byrne applied for the DCU Access Scholarship when she was in sixth year in secondary school. Niamh says the scholarship isn’t promoted enough and says “If it wasn’t for my teacher, I wouldn’t have known about it”.

Society and Media Production Society (MPS) proved enduringly popular as they saw an impressive number of students fill their sign-up sheets. ESoc had 1,558 signups while A & F came a close second with 1,493 members.

MPS had almost 700 students sign up during the three days whilst the Raising and Giving (RAG) society appealed to 566 students.

Surf ‘n’ Sail, Rock Climbing and Men’s Soccer were most popular amongst DCU’s 46 sports clubs with sign-ups so far amounting to 446, 253 and 232 respectively. Aussie Rules, which is entering its second year of existence, garnered 94 signatures as the Hub hosted stands from all of the 165 clubs and societies that DCU has to offer.

Lindsay Butler, the Societies Officer for the Students’ Union, told The College View: “It’s great to see such a high number for sign ups this year!

All clubs and societies put in a huge effort throughout the week. There really is a club or society out there for everyone.”

She also expressed the many benefits to joining and taking an active role in clubs and societies.

“For most of us, clubs and societies are where we met people with similar interests and made our college mates. There are so many benefits to joining clubs and socs, making friends, adding to your CV, and of course most importantly it’s good for your physical and mental health escaping from college work once or twice a week.”

Students can still sign up at the clubs and socs office upstairs in the Hub.

CLUBS & SOCS IN NUMBERS

5,811 TOTAL SIGN-UPS 1,558 E-SOC SIGN-UPS 1,493 A & F 700 MPS 566 RAG SOCIETY

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News DCU award more ‘firsts’ than any other Irish university Over 70 per cent of graduates in 2013 left DCU with a second-class-honours degree or higher, according to new study Sharron Lynskey News Editor @sharronlynskey

DCU students have a higher chance of getting a first class honours degree, a new study

by The Irish Times revealed.

The figures found that 71.4% of graduates last year left DCU with either a first class or second class honours degree. This compared with the national average of 61.6%.

Throughout the past ten years (2004-2013 inclusive) an average of 64.3% of students at DCU graduated with either a 1st or a 2:1 degree. Trinity College had the highest rate of such awards, with over 70% receiving the same type of degree.

UCC came a close third with 64.2% of their students receiving at least a second class honours degree followed by UCD (55.8%), NUI

Galway (54.%), Maynooth University (53.7%) and University of Limerick (50.2%).

Martin O’Grady, lecturer at Tralee IT and who launched the “Stop Grade Inflation” campaign a decade ago said that although DCU and UL had “fairly identical profiles”, DCU was much more likely to awards first class honours than its Limerick counterpart, which he described as a “clear indicator” of easier marking.

A spokesperson from DCU told the Irish Times that “disciplinary mix” was a key factor in its high allocation of 1:1 and 2:1 degrees. “Graduates from science or technology-based subjects tend to attract a higher proportion of first-class honours degrees, and DCU had a larger overall share of graduates within these disciplines,” they added.

The figures included data from DCU, UCD, Trinity College, UCC, UL, NUI Maynooth and NUI Galway.

Elaine Carroll Deputy News Editor @elainecarroll93

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DCU is “just outside” the top 400 universities in the world Sharron Lynskey News Editor @sharronlynskey

DCU failed to appear in the latest university rankings last week but according to the Times Higher Education (THE) the university is “just outside” the top 400 universities in the world.

David Suter, spokesperson for the Times Higher Education, stated that DCU is “only just outside” their top 400 in the World University Rankings.

He says that the university “did climb again this year” and labels it as a “possible new entry” for the 2015-2016 rankings.

The university has featured in the Times Higher Education’s top 100 universi-

ties under 50 years old for the past three years and claimed the 92nd spot in those rankings earlier this year.

NUI Galway was the only Irish institution to move up in the rankings and now sits in 261st place.

Speaking about their improved scores, NUIG President Jim Browne said that “despite significant cuts in overall funding at third-level in Ireland and increased student numbers, our university has gone against the tide to secure a consistent improvement in these very competitive rankings”.

He added that “support on a national level must be

New student housing complex plans set to aid accommodation crisis

maintained for universities such as NUI Galway to continue with their success”.

Institutions such as Trinity College, UCD and University College Cork all experienced significant drops in the THE World University Rankings compared to previous years. Highest-placed TCD dropped nine places to 138th, while UCD is now out of the top 200 and UCC lies in the 276-300 range.

Trinity College blamed their fall in the World University Rankings on a lack of funding, stating that its annual budget is 45 per cent lower than that of the average top 200 universities.

Trinity’s Dean of Research Vinny Cahill described the recent rankings as “a wakeup call” for Ireland’s higher education sector and added that “more sustained investment is needed to drive societal and economic renewal”.

The top 50 universities were dominated by both British and American institutions, with the California Institute of Technology claiming the top spot for the fourth year in a row.

The THE World University Rankings judge research-led universities over core missions such as teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook.

FOLLOWING the recent demand for student accommodation in Dublin, plans for a 41 million 400-bedroom student housing complex have been submitted to Dublin City Council.

The development is proposed for a 2.5 acre freehold site on Mill Street in Newmarket, near St Patrick’s Cathedral in the southwest inner city and will include shops, restaurants, cafes and a gym.

A Dubai-based student accommodation development and management group, Global Student Accommodation (GSA), in partnership with Dublin’s Creedon Group will fund and manage the scheme, which is expected to see its first students in the autumn of 2017.

The complex will be built over five blocks ranging in height from four to seven storeys and will include 96 apartments.

Most of the existing buildings on the site are former industrial premises and will be cleared prior to construction. However a derelict pre-Georgian townhouse at 10 Mill Street will be restored and reused as part of the development.

“We have been working to promote the regeneration of the Newmarket area for many years and this development on Mill Street will be a significant catalyst that will bring in benefits to the immediate and wider area,” said Creedon Group managing director, Martin Creedon.

GSA Europe chief executive Tim Mitchell said that there was a “clear demand” for student accommodation in Dublin which wasn’t being met and the plans were part of a major investment strategy the company had for the city.

GSA already runs similar purpose-built schemes in central London, Dubai, Tokyo, China and Australia, but the Mill Street development would be its first in Dublin.

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News

Free Microsoft Office for students next year Finnian Curran Deputy Editor @finnc94

THE College View has learned, Microsoft Office is to be rolled out to all students in DCU for their duration in college.

The software was originally intended to be made available to students for this academic year but it’s now believed it won’t be offered until after summer 2015.

DCU will be the first Irish third level institution to have Microsoft Office offered to students for free.

A spokesperson from DCU library said that they’re hoping to have the infrastructure in place for the next academic year. Students will have to subscribe to the service yet they will be able access it anywhere, not just on campus.

The service, in conjunction with ISS and DCU library will include Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher, Access, One Drive and Skype.

“I think it’d be brilliant for everyone across campus. Every student uses Office regularly, whether it’s Microsoft Word for assignments or Powerpoint for class presentations, it really will benefit each student in DCU,” said first year analytical science student Jason O’Dwyer.

“I can’t wait to get it. I can’t afford Office at the moment and I have to run down to an internet café or stay back late in college to do the simplest of things. Hopefully it’ll be here for years to come,” said Aisling Keogh, third year nursing student.

Microsoft Office is currently available to all students at a discounted price of 80 on campus.ie

ISS Building Credit: DCU.ie

The purple elephant on campus New bus route from DCU to Skerries approved Catherine Devine Features Editor @CatherineDevine1

AN anti-stigma campaign was launched by the Students’ Union this week to get students talking about mental health.

Eve Kerton, DCU’s Welfare Officer, launched the campaign and said “mental illness is not wrong. It is no different than if any other part of your body was ill and we’re trying to eradicate the stigma that is attached to it.”

In order to get students talking about mental health, the SU carried a massive purple elephant throughout the campus. “It got people talking about the subject of mental health as they came over to take selfies with the elephant,” Kerton said. “It was definitely attention grabbing.”

Throughout the week the SU held events to cheer up students on campus. The highlight for Kerton and many students was the visit from the puppies. She said:“It was the happiest ten minutes of people’s lives.”

Societies also played a huge part in the mental health week. Music Soc held an open mic night where peo-

ple shared their stories about depression and struggles.

LGBT supported the cause and Urban Arts spray-painted a board to raise awareness on the topic. “It was heart-warming to see how many people helped. It was great to have the societies on board,” Kerton said.

There were also events such as a mindfulness session, a meditation class and talks from inspirational speakers.

Caroline McGuigan, founder of Suicide or Survive, was one such speaker who came to tell her experience about mental health and how she came from being admitted to hospital to foundin

Suicide or Survive.

Suicide or Survive focuses on breaking down the stigma of mental health in Ireland and is one of DCU SU’s three main charities for the upcoming year.

“I’m delighted with how the week has gone,” Kerton said. “It was well publicised with emails, posters, flyers, badges and the massive purple elephant. Our aim was to get students talking about mental health and I think that we were successful in doing so.”

“I think DCU have excellent services for coping with mental health. If people ever want to come in and chat we’re always here,” Kerton said.

Sharron Lynskey News Editor @sharronlynskey

THE National Transport Authority, alongside Sustainability DCU, have approved a new bus route from Skerries to DCU. The initiative was taken

by John McDonald of Skerries coaches.

McDonald, who has a son starting at DCU this year, noticed there was a significant number of students from Skerries studying at DCU but that their commute was taking a long time.

The service started this week on Monday, October 13th, and a promotional fare of €1 each way is in place for the first number of journeys.

The regular fare of €4 for a single ticket will then be in place.

The route travels from Skerries and through both Rush and Lusk before arriving at DCU, with a total travel time of 45 minutes. Buses will have toilets and on-board wi-fi.

In addition, the Dublin Bus 104 route, which serves Clontarf and Beaumont hospital, is

expected to re-route from November 2014 and will also directly serve the DCU Campus stopping at the internal campus bus stop beside the Helix.

Samantha Fahy of Sustainability DCU said that their aim is to “develop and implement a mobility management plan for DCU that promotes sustainable transport to and from the campus. While it (Sustainability DCU) is not resourced to create new routes it will support and promote existing and new routes to and from DCU.” Fahy said that many students have noted advantages of sustainable transport including “being cheaper and significantly reducing an individual’s impact in the environment”.

She added: “A significant number of buses and trains now have free wifi so students and or staff using these modes can access emails, DCU loop, Facebook, Twitter etc to keep up with work study and social links.”

More information about this and all routes serving DCU can be found at www.dcu.ie.

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News Two DCU academics receive Teaching Heroes award Chai Brady News Reporter @Chai_108

TWO DCU academics won a national Teaching Heroes award for going above and beyond the call of their educational duties.

Stella Vlachou and Brian Leavy were nominated by students who co-ordinated with the National Forum For the Enhancement of Teaching.

‘I received the e-mail during a two week break in Athens, my homeland; looking at it I truly couldn’t believe it was true. I was laughing and crying at the same time’ said Ms Vlachou.

‘I go into class and even if it’s the worst day of my life, the first thing is be real, if I’m not feeling great I’ll let my students know. I’m very expressive and when it relates to my module there’s a huge enthusiasm there.’

Mr Leavy said: ‘I’m coming to the end of my career, so the timing was very nice. Stella is the future of teaching in

DCU, and it’s in good hands.’

‘Good teaching will always be a mix of science and art, the teaching methodologies and principles and then what you personally bring. It’s to do with who you are, your proffessional competance and your passion.’

Mr Leavy is retiring at the end of this academic year after 33 years of teaching, and Stella has already been working in DCU for three years.

The awards where created to recognise and celebrate the impact teachers in Higher Education have on students.

New research graduate partnership between DCU and Dundalk IT

DCU student receives Undergraduate Award John Casey News Reporter @thecollegeview

A DCU student has won one of the prestigious Undergraduate Awards in the field of psychology.

Fourth year student Diego Garailde beat students from around the world in order to claim the award. His entry was his final year thesis which was entitled ‘Measuring the Effects of Gaming Principles on the Productivity and Motivation of College Students”.

“This was something I’d worked on for so long and revised so many times that I felt it was the best piece of work I had ever done in an academic

sense, and really in any sense,” he says on deciding to submit his work for the award. “I was sitting there with my friend and we both thought, we might as well put ourselves into it.”

The Undergraduate Awards were founded in 2011 in order to highlight the best students globally and bring them together. Diego will join other winners at the Undergraduate Award Summit which will be taking place in Dublin from November 19th21st. This summit gives stand out students from around the world a chance to meet and take part in numerous events with leading academic minds.

“There are distinguished speakers, workshops, networking options and the chance to spend 3 days with other under-

Fitness start-up companies win big at DCU Startup Showcase Aoife Geary News Reporter @thecollegeview

TWO fitness focused companies claimed top prizes at this year’s DCU UStart Showcase.

UStart, the first student accelerator programme in Ireland, is a 16 week course in which participants are given

€5,000 seed money and are mentored by entrepreneurs to help develop their venture.

Kiarna Bartley, UStart Manager, says the guidance from experienced mentors is an integral part of the programme.

“You can tell someone something six times but when it’s the advice of a dollar billionaire who has been through it all, it resonates more,” she said.

Teaching Hero Stella Vlachou Credit Chai Brady

Cormac O’Shea News Reporter @cormacoshea95

graduates who bring different points of view and experiences,” says Diego. “It should be an interesting opportunity.”

Fourth year DCU student Beryl Boemer was highly commended in the category of International Relations and Politics. Ms Boemer came within the top 10% of entries submitted in her field.

THE Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O’Sullivan, recently launched the DCUDkIT graduate school based on the Dundalk IT (DkIT) campus. This move is important in developing the partnership in which both institutions agreed upon two years ago.

Minister O’Sullivan said, speaking at the launch in DkIT, this was a “significant achievement” and will pave the way for enhancing the links between the two institutions.

“Through this most recent undertaking, DkIT students can now benefit from the breadth of expertise and research activities undertaken by

At the showcase each of the 13 companies who participated in the initiative presented their businesses to a panel of judges.

“Twizt Hydration”, a company headed by DCU business students Colin Gargan and Dara Lynch won Ustart Company of the Year.

Their product which is still in developmental stages aims to tackle the problem of carrying liquids while exercising.

“As well as having an innovative product concept and being really dedicated, the judges were impressed with the passion of Col-

in’s pitch,” Ms Bartley said.

“Funked up fixies” won the Propellor Company of the Year, a prize offered to companies in the later stages of their startup.

This business, headed

by Andrew Casey and Olaf O’Moore allows customers to purchase and customise their bikes online.

Ms Bartley said their success is largely down to the visual quality of their product and a lot of hard work.

“The bikes are super high quality and look cool. They have a clear vision and are extremely hard working,” she said.

Credit Undergraduateawards.ie

DCU, paving the way for future, mutually-beneficial collaborations.” Professor Brian MacCraith, President of DCU, said.

According to Denis Cummins, President of DkIT, “Students who wish to pursue a Masters’ Degree or a PhD by research can do so in DkIT and receive a DCU accredited award.”

The move will see both institutions raising their local and international profiles while making the eastern economic corridor a magnet for investment. The move will also see both institutions help the local economy in a far greater way than either could have achieved on their own.

Both presidents acknowledged the economic benefit of graduate education noting the benefits it will make in both GDP and economic growth.

Credit DCU.ie

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News Pensioner charged with damaging Trinity gates Jordan Kavanagh News Reporter @thecollegeview

A 66-year-old Dublin man has been charged with damaging the historic front gates of Trinity College Dublin last April.

John Farrell, from Faussaugh Avenue, Cabra appeared before Dublin District Court facing 21 charges on September 30th. The charges include dangerous driving, criminal damage, hit and run and endangerment of life.

Mr Farrell is alleged to have caused more than €61,000 worth of damages in total during the incident, including the cost of repair to the front wooden gate of TCD, valued at €43,816.

Judge James Faughnan granted Mr Farrell bail and adjourned the case till November 26th for the preparation of a book of evidence. Judge Faughnan said the damage was “substantial” and serious.

The offences are alleged to have occurred around the areas of Trinity College, Dawson Street, College Green and

Nassau Street on April 2nd.

During the incident several cars were damaged when a vehicle entered TCD grounds, and damaged the 140 year old gate when the car made its exit onto College Green.

The car continued up Dawson Street damaging more cars along the street, before eventually being stopped by gardaí.

Garda Anthony Brazil from Pearse Street station told the court that he arrested Mr Farrell and that he made no comment to any of the charges put forward to him.

The defendant, Mr Farrell is unemployed and his lawyer said he was “reserving his right for legal aid.” Mr Farrell did not address the court during the hearing and gave no indication as to how he intends to plead.

Mr Farrell’s lawyer said that his client was unable to pay the bail, family and friends in attendance paid ¤300, with the remaining €700 to be paid at a later date. He will be tried in 7 weeks in the Circuit Court.

The oak gates of Trinity were erected in the early 1870s during a refurbishment to replace the original one from 1759. The gates were replaced in June of after the incident.

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New West building opened in St Patrick’s College The building, containing a modern 500-seat lecture hall, is part of an ongoing ¤50m development at DCU’s sister college Eoghan O’Connor News Reporter @thecollegeview

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STUDENTS gain access to St. Patrick’s new west building as part of a €50 million development to the college.

The building was officially opened on the 12th September by the President of the college, Daire Keogh, and consists of a new, modern, 500-seat lecture hall, two 300-seat halls, and ten new seminar rooms, all equipped with state of the art technology and interactive televisions - as well as a

new lounge area with couches and tables where students can relax in between classes.

“The new learning spaces provide a greatly improved atmosphere, enabling better interaction between students and lecturer, all of the new lecture halls are state of the art and a vast improvement for everybody” Clíodhna Daly, Student Union President in St. Pat’s said.

The West building is just one of a number of facilities which will soon be available to students at St Patrick’s College. Work is still being carried out on a new five storey library, which will see the introduction of group study ar-

eas, self-checkout kiosks, and a coffee bar to the library’s facilities. The Trealamhlann, which offers teaching resources to students on school placement, will introduce loaning facilities for the first time.

Furthermore, a new and improved fitness suite is set to open on the 22nd of October, an upgrade to the current facilities, which will be free to all St. Pat’s students. Students will benefit greatly from the improved campus and access to the new facilities.

“Upgrading the gymnasium will provide more opportunities for students to get active, and ensures the college can continue to offer a vast range of sports and fitness classes for all” she said.

Much of the old building has also been refurbished, including the Student’s Union base, which has been completely demolished and restructured as part of the development.

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News 90 per cent of Galway-Mayo IT graduates get jobs Fiona Keegan News Reporter @thecollegeview

THE recent publication of The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015 has seen Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology jump five places to stand at 12th this year – making the biggest improvement in the ranks of a national university ranking table. The IT has moved further than any other third level institutions in this year’s ranking.

GMIT ranks joint ninth nationally in terms of graduate employment, with 90 per cent of graduates securing employment upon leaving the IT. The work placement element of GMIT programmes contributed to this high level of graduate employment, with 1200 GMIT students undergoing work placement last year.

GMIT have also revealed some impressive figures as regards exam results, with 65 per cent of students achieving a first grade or 2:1 qualification compared with 48 per cent the previous year.

“There have been so many improvements within the college over the past 12 months” said Sam O’Neill, President of the GMIT Student’s Union.

“The marketing both internally and externally has improved significantly.”

“It’s hard to pinpoint one reason however as there have been so many good stories out of the college this year, the awards our students have won ranging from fashion design awards to awards in the field of culinary arts. I personally feel we (the SU) have played a huge role in this great achievement. We as student representatives are hugely proud of this achievement and hope the college can continue to go from strength to strength.”

GMIT has also seen a marked decrease in the number of students dropping out of it’s courses, with the completion rate improved by 5 per cent on the previous years figure, now standing at 85 per cent.

In addition to their new ranking in the Sunday Times University Guide, GMIT was also given the award “IT of the year” from the newspaper.

Some UCC accommodation in breach of gender bias law Katie O’Neill Deputy News Editor @_Katie__ONeill

A multitude of Irish male-students have encountered an apparent gender-bias in their search for accommodation for the college year.

This gender-discrimination has been experienced by students at University College Cork (UCC). According to the UCC Express, a number of the properties that are available in the UCC Accommodation scheme were in breach of the law for their discriminatory advertising which advertised solely for female students.

Out of the 14 houses to rent, five of those advertised specifically for female renters. Discriminating against tenants on the grounds of gender breaches the Equality Status Act 2008.

It is not only students in Cork who have encountered this prejudice, male students

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across Ireland are recognising that females are often deemed a more favourable tenant than males by many landlords.

This prejudice is an evident concern for students in Dublin also. DCU communications student, Daniel Duffy spoke to The College

View about his encounter with gender discrimination.

On his housing search Duffy said: “An awful lot of places didn’t want lads, I rang up one woman about a place and she said: ‘it was gone’ I went to hang up and she said ‘but if you know any

girls there’s a place here’.”

Duffy resents the assumption that females are perhaps deemed cleaner and more responsible tenants: “I lived with a girl last year and she was a hell of a lot dirtier than we are” Duffy’s search has been unsuccessful so far, leaving him to commute from home. The gender-discrimination has played a part he explained:“Either you have to be a girl or you’re paying for rubbish.”

The DCU accommodation page was set up to help students in their quest to find somewhere to stay. On this page, Landlords can advertise spare rooms and students can express that they are seeking accommodation.

A large number of posts are to be found which advertise a room available exclusively for a female tenant.

A recent post reads:“ *Room available*, Female only.” The student accommodation crisis has been felt greatly this year by many who are still left without accommodation as the school year has begun.

UCD implement antismoking ban The Belfield-based college are the first college in the country to outlaw the sale of cigarettes from campus Lisa O’Donnell News Reporter @thecollegeview

UNIVERSITY College Dublin has become the country’s first ever third level institution to ban the sale of cigarettes and tobacco related products on its campus.

Starting this semester, the sale of these products is now prohibited in the convenience stores and student union outlets on the Belfield campus, with the ban extending to e-cigarettes.

The move comes following a referendum held by the UCD Student Union last September, which resulted in 55 per cent of students voting in favour of the ban.

This new policy is just the first step towards making the campus completely tobacco-free by prohibiting smoking on campus grounds.

The ban has received mixed reactions from UCD’s 30,000 students, as many believe that it is interfering with the students’ freedom of choice, while others fear that it could encourage a black market on campus.

Speaking to The College View a spokesperson for UCD’s Students’ Union said that it is still “difficult to say” how students and staff have reacted to the ban, and that their co-operation with the no-smoking initiative will not be truly tested until smoking on campus is prohibited.

“All shop licenses around campus have been amended so they are not allowed to sell

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cigarettes or any tobacco related products. This includes the bar,” the spokesperson said.

“It’s part of a plan to not have smoking on campus at all in the near future so that will be the real litmus test of the ban.”

Several other Irish colleges appear to be following UCD’s example, with DIT and Trinity College also planning to phase out smoking.

Trinity College held a referendum on the issue last year, but a slim majority vot-

ed against making the city centre campus smoke-free, with 53 per cent voting ‘no’.

DCU student Glen Murphy said that he would not support a ban if it were to be introduced on our campus, as it is “far too controlling”.

“We live in a time when people know the dangers of smoking, so if they wish to continue to smoke, let them at it,” he said. “It’s their choice and shouldn’t be anyone else’s to make for them”.

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Marriage Equality is Positive for LGBT Mental Health “I never thought that the anxiety I experience was triggered by the stigma surrounding being LGBT. But there was most definitely a link between the two.” Credit Healthnewsuk.co.uk.

Hayley Halpin Contributor @HayleyHalapino

IMAGINE you were denied the right to marry. Imagine you were denied the right to start a family with the person you love simply for being you. Not exactly a positive feeling, is it?

The issue of same-sex marriage is an argument that all of us have heard, and one that most of us will have strong opinions on. However it is my view that our government shouldn’t have the authority to tell people who they can and can’t marry. Marriage equality is one of the most important issues effecting today’s LGBT youth, and their mental health. Here’s why...

Years ago, homosexuality was unacceptable. Most LGBT people hid their sexual orientation from others and did not act upon it, for fear of putting their safety at risk. They married the opposite gender in an attempt to live out a ‘normal’ life. At one point, homosexuality was even considered a mental illness in the USA by the DSM of Psychology.

Gay people were labelled the creators of AIDS. Furthermore, homosexuality was considered a criminal offence in Ireland until 1993 when it was decriminalised - a

mere 21 years ago. Some of you reading this, were children when it was still illegal.

To a greater extent back then, LGBT people were verbally and physically abused, and yet society didn’t bat an eyelid. Why? Because as Macklemore so eloquently articulates, being gay was associated with the “lesser.” The youth of this country must live with the lasting impact of such bigoted views held by past generations, whose voices are carried on by those who stand firmly against Marriage Equality.

Thankfully, today’s youth are far more open and accepting. This can be seen in a recent campus.ie poll, which revealed that over 89% of students are in favour of same - sex marriage.

However, there is still a stigma associated with being LGBT. Although teenagers, excluding a few, will accept their friends if they come out, most will just as quickly turn around and mock a girl for dressing boyish, or a boy for being openly flamboyant.

This contradictory attitude of today’s youth leaves young LGBT people fearful at the prospect of revealing their sexual orientation or gender identity. They are petrified of being isolated by their peers.

Statistics from GLEN. ie show that the majority of LGBT people realise their

sexual orientation/gender identity at twelve years of age.

Following this, seventeen is the most common age to first disclose one’s LGBT identity.

A five year gap. In this period, LGBT individuals are fearful of rejection, harassment and victimization.

80% of LGBT youth have reported being verbally abused due to their sexuality. 27% of LGBT youth have admitted that they have self-harmed, while 18% have attempted suicide. Over 66% LGBT young individuals have also seriously considered ending their lives. Let those facts sink in.

I never thought that the anxiety I experienced in recent years was triggered by the stigma sorrounding being gay. I have been exceedingly lucky in regards to being accepted whenever I have come out to anyone. However, with mental health week on the horizon, I have given the issue much consideration and have now come to the conclusion that there was most definitely a link between the two.

I came out gradually between the ages of fifteen and seventeen. Up until that point I had felt so alone for so long, and had done my utmost to ignore my feelings for other women. When you are in the closet and you are not exposed to the visible acceptance of other LGBT

individuals, it feels like no one could possibly understand you. However accepting your family and friends may be, it is difficult not to feel extremely apprehensive at the prospect of coming out.

This brings me back to the point that marriage equality is a major hurdle to overcome if we are to reduce the high rates of mental health illnesses among LGBT people.

If same - sex marriage had been legalised before I came out, my anxiety regarding the matter would have been reduced immensely. I would have felt that being LGBT was ‘normal.’ After all, I too could propose to a woman and get married in the eyes of the law. I wouldn’t have felt as... abnormal.

LGBT people have fought a strenuous battle to be accepted and to have the rights that they deserve recognised. Who would be affected if same-sex marriage was legalised? No one. So why is such a simple matter still illegal?

If same-sex marriage is legalised, it certainly will not automatically alter people’s mind sets. That said, over time, society will begin to witness same-sex couples in fulfilled, happy and loving marriages, raising healthy and happy children. Society will come to realise that there is absolutely nothing different between LGBT and hetero-

sexual couples, except whom they love. This will give LGBT youth the hope and confidence that they deserve and the reassurance that a bright and positive future awaits them.

A YES vote in the same – sex marriage referendum next Spring will ensure that our country turns a corner in our history. We as citizens of the Republic, both straight and LGBT alike, are being given the chance to enshrine same – sex marriage into our constitution. Let’s take it.

After all, LGBT people are fully functioning human beings, capable of raising children and having a functional home life. The opportunity to get married should not be withheld from two people who wish to commit to a relationship with the person that they love due to their gender.

I welcome our Student Union’s commitment to hold campaigns in the coming months that will advocate a YES vote in the referendum next year, as the implementation of same - sex marriage in the Republic will, in my opinion, greatly eliminate the stigma surrounding being LGBT. Normalising our love, which is after all, nothing out of the ordinary, will make young LGBT indviduals less susceptible to experiencing psychological anguish.

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Hash Isn’t Harmless ple’s health and well - being.

They demand cannabis be viewed no differently.

In essence, they are in denial. After all, how can any reasonable person advocate “IT’S such a nice day for a for the legalisation of a drug spliff.” that contains tetrahydrocanIt’s Saturday afternoon. nabinol, otherwise known as I’m sitting in St. Stephens THC - a chemical regularly Green with the girl that I’m linked to psychotic condiseeing, and she’s in the tions? process of lighting up a joint.

In a recent study by JapaBefore you can say Luke Ming nese clinical psychiatrist Dr Flanagan, she’s stoned.

Hiroshi Ujike of Okayama As I listen to her spout con- University, THC was found to spiracy theories regarding the affect chemicals in the brain future of currency, I find mythat transmit information self questioning my willingfrom one nerve cell to anness to believe her assurances other. It was discovered that that her addiction to weed this disruption of chemical wouldn’t have a negative imbalance could result in mempact on her behaviour and in ory loss, anxiety and other turn, affect our relationship. conditions - including schizoWhen she begins to giggle phrenia. at a duck who innocently padIn fact, a recently pubdles past, I vow never to date lished 20 year review, unanother cannabis user again. dertaken by Professor Hall, The fact of the matter is a substance abuse expert at this - people like my ex, who Kings College London and claim that smoking cannabis the University of Queensland, has no negative impact on found that the risk of developbehaviour or mental health, ing psychotic disorders douare biased in their views. After bled with long term cannabis all, they are speaking from an use. addict’s mind-set. They revel While excessive alcohol in pointing out that alcohol is consumption can result in legal to purchase, despite the mental health issues such as risks it poses to young peodepression, only once has a Christine Allen Opinion Editor @AllenChristine2

“People like my ex are biased in their views. After all, they are speaking from an addicts mindset.” Credit Vice.com

it is not addictive or damaging to mental health, are too being heard.

Such individuals will no doubt view the restructuring of the 1977 Misuse of Drugs Act to allow the introduction of medicinal cannabis in Ireland as a step towards their ultimate goal - the unconditional legalisation of cannabis on our shores.

However, to those of you who continue to take a laid back approach towards cannabis, remember that the facts are against you. According to the medical journal The

Lancet, students who smoke cannabis on a regular basis are 60 per cent less likely to get a college degree.

If that’s not enough of a deterrent, I’ll leave you with the sobering words of Mark Winstanley, chief executive of the charity Rethink Mental Illness. “Too often cannabis is wrongly seen as a safe drug but as the literature shows, there is a clear link with psychosis and schizophrenia.

Smoking cannabis is essentially playing a very real game of Russian roulette with your mental health.”

accountable by making the reporting of their work to each Class Representative Council mandatory. We joined the Union of Students in Ireland and became active participants in the Irish student Sean Cassidy movement.

Contributor These are clear signs that @deckof52 ganisation to be a democratic the anti-democratic culture one - such as self-governance, of our SU is fading and being representation, engagement, replaced with a culture that OUR Student Union Presiaccountability and transparvalues debate, discussion and dent, Kenneth Browne, reency, would not have yielded the democratic process. This cently engaged in negotiations favourable results in previous reform was fostered under the to extend library opening years. ethical leadership of Aaron hours for DCU. His success It is encouraging however Clogher and is bolstered by in these talks is an example of that this dysfunction appears the fact that our current SU what effective advocacy from to be dwindling with the pas- leadership has its head firmly the students’ union executive sage of time. In fact, we have set on its shoulders. can achieve. been making steady albeit Case in point, our SU However this process and slow progress.

Education Officer has planned outcome is in direct contrast We adopted a democratic, in-depth training for class to the anti-democratic culture legal and grass roots constitu- representatives. Our SU Welthat has been entrenched in tion in 2011. We held referen- fare Officer has built a strong our SU in the recent past. da to actively seek the opinion first campaign (Mental WellMeasuring our SU against of the wider student body. being Week), that invites us to the criteria that reveals an or- We made executive officers challenge mental health stig-

ma and empowers students to effect change by signing up to the petition featured on mentalhealthreform.ie.

However, their leadership and our student union’s progress will evaporate if it is not supported. Change is never a certainty. If a real commitment isn’t made by students then hard fought progress will be lost. Essentially, we could be back to square one.

The fact of the matter is this: It is in your best interests to participate in your students union. As a student you are affected by the hikes in student fees and the cuts in student grant supports. When you become a graduate you leave university with two stark choices: enter a job market which has financially devalued your potential due to an internship culture, or make the tough decision to emigrate in the hope of better opportu-

nities.

Our students’ union and the wider student movement offers a financial and organisational tool to help us in our efforts to effect change and fight for a better future for our generation. While there is no guarantee that participation equals success, indifference and apathy will ensure automatic loss.

All students are entitled to participate at Class Representative Council. Attend, learn, engage and participate! If you are still reading this article, you are no longer disengaged, uninformed or powerless.

So, if you want to be part of progress, effect change and ensure that you are proud, in the truest sense of the word, of your time spent as a student, then take responsibility for your generation’s future.

‘If not now, when? If not you, who?’

Students Can Affect Change

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friend called me in the middle of the night, terrified because she was ‘hearing’ African tribal chanting. This hallucination was not induced by alcohol, but a frightening side - effect of smoking too much cannabis.

A recent report by the European Commission has revealed that the majority of fifteen to twenty - four year olds support the legalisation of the drug. Taking these findings into account, it is clear that the very real voices, who advocate for the legalisation of cannabis, and claim that

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Music is always post-something, especially hip-hop. Post-NWA, post-Public Enemy, post-A Tribe Called Quest, post-2Pac and Biggie, postKanye, post-Kanye again, post-Lil Wayne and then post-Drake. Now music, hip-hop included, finds itself in probably its most interesting post-x form: post-internet.

On reading Pitchfork’s review of Yung Lean’s Unknown Memory it became abundantly clear: this music is beyond the realms of classical critical analysis. A new way to digest these odd, but refreshing, characters must be like the music now being made, totally new.

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When Pitchfork says that Yung Lean’s cries of being a “lonely cloud” are “like the performative sadness that’s been explored with much more sophistication by artists like Lana Del Rey” and that Yung Lean’s “expression sounds empty” in contrast, they overlook one simple thing; Yung Lean is 18-years-old, is speaking in his second language and, most importantly, he grew up on the internet.

That there is a white, Swedish, teenage rapper with millions of views on YouTube speaks strongly enough about the power of the internet, but the influence it has had on those of us born during its advent has often been overlooked.

In an era where it’s more accepted to tweet “v sad rn”, it’s no surprise that all Yung Lean can muster is that he’s a “lonely cloud”.

That is not to say that one is better than the other; simply put, this it is how it is. The effect that Twitter, and to a lesser extent, Facebook, has had on us all cannot be overstated. Social media, especially Twitter, is essentially an exercise in stream-of-consciousness writing, simply publishing every thought we have in 140 characters or less. This mixed with the often eclectic tastes of those of us who grew up on the internet leads someone to say something like: “I’m Warhol; I’m Wario when I’m in Mario Kart”.

This means nothing, right? That’s exactly the point.

The music doesn’t need to be liked; nothing needs to be liked, but the way in which it’s covered needs to evolve, just like the world and our ways of speaking have because of the internet. People like Yung Lean or Lil B have been decried for their simple, yet emotional lyrics, but this is the point that we have reached.

An inability to properly articulate your sadness or any other emotion comes from what we’ve been doing for the last number of years on social media, where even if we do express emotion, we do so in a succinct and short way.

Kierkegaard himself said that “our life always expresses the result of our dominant thoughts”, and if Yung Lean says that he’s a lonely cloud, or Lil B says he looks like J.K. Rowling, who’s to say otherwise?

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News Round Up A Russian politician has said that Gérard Depardieu’s move to Russia has “purified” the actor after his recently-published memoirs, Ça s’est fait comme ça, detailed his early employment as a grave robber and male prostitute.

Morrissey has revealed that he has been treated for cancer in the past year. The former Smiths singer said that doctors have scraped away cancerous tissue four times, remarking in a decidedly Morrissey-esque manner: “If I die, then I die.”

Death Grips say they have completed the powers that b, their final album. They have also released the artwork.

Long-time Kanye West collaborator Malik Yusef has claimed West has “20 finished

“If I die, then I die.”

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songs” for his new album.

Bjork will release the follow-up to her hugely acclaimed album, Biophilia, next year. The Icelandic

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Morrissey revealed that he has been treated for cancer singer will coproduce with Venezuelan Electronic Pro-

One Line Music festivals in Autumn: With Samhain and The Shapeshifter’s Ball coming up at the end of the month, it’s time to start planning the Halloween costume. Here’s some more musings to keep you in the loop. In one sentence.

Weezer’s Everything Will Be Alright in the End: Not exactly Pinkerton, but not Raditude either, which is a The relief. ...Point?

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Playing ABBA in the dressing room before a game: Roy Keane was right: worst idea ever.

South Park’s take on the Washington Redskins name controversy: Smarter (and of course funnier) than 99% of other takes on an antiquated and simply racist name.

The return of Twin Peaks: Better than a cup of coffee in the Great Northern Hotel.

Bun B being in a toothpaste ad: Odd, very odd.

Twitter user @animaldrumss: Quite possibly the

Flying Lotus’s You’re Dead!: Another stellar addition to the incredible discography of one Steven Ellison. 8.7/10

The 3 Arena: A lot like the O2 Arena.

ducer, Arca, who worked with Kanye West on Yeezus.

A film about the Ghanaian national football team’s fight over bonuses during the 2014 World Cup is in the early stages of development.

The Smiths, Kraftwerk, Lou Reed, Green Day, Chic, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, The Marvelettes, Nine Inch Nails, NWA, The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, The Spinners, Sting, Stevie Ray Vaughn, War and Bill Withers have all been shortlisted for inclusion in the 2015 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Bryan Grogan Odrán de Bhaldraithe funniest man in 140 characters.

Final Fantasy XV trailer: All the makings of another classic.

Football Manager 15’s new features reveal: The addition of Movember was really needed.

Drake shouting out Top Boy: Almost as unexpected as Bun B being in a toothpaste ad.

Twitter user @KimKierkegaard: Mixing the musings of Kim Kardashian and philosopher Søren Kierkegaard is a wonderful idea and this account is fantastic, with highlights such as: “Because of its tremendous solemnity, death is the light in which great passions become transparent. No photoshop necessary.”

Bill Maher’s Islamophobia: Called to question by the man who made Argo. Says enough in itself.

Sun Kil Moon’s Mark Kozelek going off the rails: Slightly confusing, highly amusing.

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twin peaks to return after 25 years The 1990’s cult television series well known for its bizarre mixture of soap opera and horror is set to return for another series consisting of nine episodes in 2016.

Twin Peaks was a show based around the murder of a young girl. It aired for two seasons on ABC before the network wanted to make cutbacks on the series. Show Creator David Lynch thought this would reduce the quality of the show, so he decided to end it and pursue the idea of a feature film instead.

Twin Peaks ended on June 10th, 1991, pulling viewers from 10.4 million households in the U.S.A.

referenced the scene right before the death of Maddy (Laura’s cousin), when The Giant appears to Agent Cooper saying “it is happening again” in reference to the murders.

The quotes used by Frost and Lynch in each of their tweets are picked from some of the many supernatural scenes of the series. The inclusion of supernatural elements was uncommon in the 1990’s and attributed to the major success of the series.

On the 3rd of October this year, both Lynch and Mark Frost tweeted identical tweets; “Dear Twitter Friends: That gum you like is going to come back in style! #damngoodcoffee”, a quote from the show’s finale said by the dwarf to Agent Dale Cooper in the Black Lodge. Lynch and Frost drew fans attention to this scene as it is also where Laura Palmer appears and cryptically addresses Cooper, saying “I’ll see you in The new season, which 25 years”. This sparked starts in 2016, 25 years A excitement in fans as after the season two Twin Peak was they prepared for an finale, will be set in made, but announcement of modern day Twin movie failed to answer the show’s return.

Peaks. It will be questions Three days later, welcome news to Frost and Lynch sicult followers that multaneously tweeted “Dear both Frost and Lynch will Twitter Friends...it is happen- co-write all nine episodes and ing again. #damngoodcoffee” that Lynch will direct each along with a short video clip episode. Although it is unclear officially announcing the how many of the original cast show’s return. Their tweet will return, Kyle MacLachlan

who played Agent Cooper, seems set to return. He tweeted “Better fire up the percolator and find my black suit :-) #twinpeaks”.

With just over a year to wait for the new season, if there’s one thing we can expect from the show, it’s that plenty of cherry pie and cups of joe

will be consumed. However, with Frost and Lynch’s love of abstract work, we can only guess at the questions which will be answered. In the words of Jerry Horne, a minor character from Twin Peaks, “I am 100% sure we’re not completely sure”.

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has the nobel prize for literature become irrelevant?

The bookies’ favourites going into last Thursday’s Nobel Prize for Literature announcement were Japanese writer Haruki Murakami and Kenyan Ngugi wa Thiong’o.

That said, it was not a surprise that neither ended up with the award, as it went to Frenchman Patrick Modiano.

Shocks, surprises and blunders have become the forte of the Nobel Committee in recent years as they attempt to stay relevant, with competition growing in the form of the Neustadt Award, The Man Booker Prize and plenty of others.

There shouldn’t be any

doubt that the Nobel committee has made some questionable decisions since its inception.

It’s only two years since the committee received harsh criticism as they chose Mo Yan as their Nobel Laureate for 2012. Popular writers such as Salman Rushdie and 2009 Laureate Herta Muller spoke out against the decision because of Yan’s close connection to the Chinese government.

This example might beg the question as to whether a person’s literary merit is connected to their political beliefs. If we are to discriminate on these grounds, we could

make the argument that Knut Hamsun, a supporter of the Nazi Party in Norway, or Jean Paul Sartre, an ardent member of The Communist Party, should have their awards stripped from their memory.

Thomas Mann said that he wouldn’t have won the prize if it wasn’t for The Magic Mountain, a monumental allegorical novel about the opposing forces in Europe before the Second World War. But perpetually tipped candidate Thomas Pynchon’s novel, Gravity’s Rainbow, surely deserves the same kind of recognition? Perhaps it’s Pynchon’s status as a recluse

that takes away from his ability to win the award, however.

Jean Paul Sartre has already made the Nobel Committee look foolish when he refused the award in 1964, because he wanted his work, rather than the Nobel Prize, to recommend itself.

The Prize, now highly scrutinised by the media, is beginning to lose some of its lustre. There doesn’t seem to be any possibility of anyone under fifty winning the award anymore, leaving the list of recipients to read like a retrospect or Hall of Fame unburdened of any relevance in modern literature.

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Gone Girl 20th Century Fox David Fincher’s long awaited Gone Girl hit our screens on October 2nd. Based on Gillian Flynn’s thriller novel of the same name, the hype around the film was huge.

With a star-studded cast including Ben Affleck, Neil Patrick Harris and Rosamund Pike the characters are vibrantly brought to life. As many of us know, the story of Gone Girl is far from simple, with many personalities that need to be expressed. Without a doubt these actors were the best for the job, and although a difficult task, they portray Flynn’s odd characters brilliantly.

The story itself focusses on suburban bar owner Nick Dunne and the disappearance of his wife Amy Elliot Dunne.

As police investigate the miss-

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movie review ing person, unfortunate facts about the couple’s marriage surface. The viewer is then brought on a tumultuous journey to try and find Amy that captivates from beginning to end. It’s a dark, mysterious and intelligent film that creates constant suspense. It has something for everyone: intimate sex scenes (do not go with a family member), twisted and complex relationships, black comedy, blood and gore and lots of detail open to interpretation.

with the constant back-andforth scenes that force a lot of concentration to keep up. You will also find yourself saying “plot twist” repeatedly (maybe say it in your head though).

An issue non-readers of the novel may have when they see this film is the ending. Not to give anything away, but the ending is poor for such a large story, it’s anti-climactic. However, don’t let that put you off seeing the film because it is still extremely enjoyable and one not to be missed.

Nothing from the book has been left out. For that reason, however, the film is two-anda-half hours long. It’s a pleasant surprise to find that the film is so close to the original story that non-book readers lose out on very little detail, making it almost easier to understand than the novel.

The biggest flaw comes

The best way to review a book or a film in a positive light is to be able to say that it merits re-watches and re-reads, and with this, both are recommended fifty times over. Definitely go and see Gone Girl if you can.

Pippa Doyle

Comedy Podcasts the secret revolution

The podcast industry is currently undergoing one of pop culture’s most secret revolutions, specifically within its comedy subgenre. If the idea of a couple of unknown comedians cracking wise for up to two hours sounds unbearable, fear not. The podcasts listed below (which are only the cream of the crop) take the conversation and interview format to places previously unreached, while also being really funny and compelling.

WTF with Marc Maron Comedian Marc Maron’s career and personal life had dissolved to the point of disaster.

Unable to sell enough tickets to perform and having lost his job on Air America Radio, Maron took to his garage with two microphones and a list of comedian friends (or in some cases, enemies) with no other plan than talking candidly

and recording their conversations. Achieving an intimacy and honesty that hasn’t been matched in broadcasting anywhere, Maron has an incredible ability to draw out the most private of details. In a talk with Robin Williams, listeners would have caught an early glimpse of his tragic, lesser known side. His podcast is considered to be the gold standard in podcasts.

Louis CK allegedly forgot he was being recorded (which explains a lot). You’ll forget you’re not the only one listening.

pervert Don Dimello, “healer of cakes” Cake Boss and more.

Episodes build on top of one another again and again, peaking most recently with a “battle of good and evil” between these characters.

CBB has since expanded to a TV talk-show, which maintains the surrealness of the podcast. It’ll make no sense to the uninitiated but bear with it and you’ll be hooked for life.

Nerdist Chris Hardwick and his cohosts Jonah Ray and Matt Mira can often be overComedy-Bang-Bang fawning to their guests, but Easily the strangest podI’ll be dammed if they don’t cast available. The format get the best ones. A quick is deceptively simple. Host scroll through the Nerdist Scott Aukerman begins the archive will include at least a podcast with a regular interfew heroes of any listener and view with a fellow comedian, it’s this strength that Nerdonly to be rudely interrupted ist plays to. Guests include by another comedian in the people from all fields, from form of a (usually disturbed astronomer Neil deGrasse Tyand disturbing) fictional son to rock hero Dave Grohl. character. Then it gets weird.

A work of unashamed fanA labyrinth of oddballs and dom, Chris eases his guests idiots reoccur, with favourites into an easy rapport that such as theatrical director and may not match the intimacy

WTF with Marc Maron: he went from bust to boom

of Maron’s podcast, but reveals the genuine interests and passions of his guests and is also really fun to listen to.

Who knew Tom Hanks obsessed with Storage Wars?

See Also: Doug Loves Movies: The Leonard Maltin Game. Google it.

Harmontown: Community creator Dan Harmon dispels wisdom. And laughs.

The Bugle: John Oliver and Andy Zaltzman’s audio (and British) daily show.

How Did This Get Made?: If you love dissecting bad movies, you’ll love this.

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Love/ Hate a breath Irish Ireland’s favourite gangsters have returned for their fifth season. With new characters and a plotline setting up for a brilliant climax, Love/Hate has acquired a sleek, slowmoving focus, similar to US shows like The Wire or House of Cards.

The realistic, gritty view of Dublin`s drug trade allows the show to fall in line with how some of the most successful shows on television are angled today. The characters we root for could die at any moment: Aidan Gillen, the show`s highest profile actor when it began, was dispatched in a season two twist.

Fan favourite Darren (Robert Sheehan) was also killed in another huge risk to the show’s popularity, but once

of fres h

air more the gamble paid off with massive numbers turning into the opening of season four to see if his fate was truly sealed.

In contrast to programmes like Breaking Bad, there have been many focal characters throughout Love/Hate’s five season run. It seems obvious that the creators re-imagined the show after a few years, making it more expansive and polished.

Love/Hate may be a risky job for an actor on the breadline but this translates into a show that holds respect for its fans’ intelligence. The show’s creators have placed a lot of faith in its fans continuing to believe in the shows direction (even if it means a revolving cast).

The show’s take on how

Fans will want to find out can Nidge stay alive as gets himself more enemies.

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Scenes in the show have echoed ones seen in newspapers

the drug trade operates is refreshingly honest. Scenes in the show have echoed ones seen in newspapers. The accidental suicide of Hughie in season one mirrored an incident which occurred in Limerick in 2009. The conflict between the IRA and the gang seen in season three reflected tensions between real criminal gangs and the IRA in Dublin at the time it aired.

The shows current direction now looks to focus on criminals in Spain and how they continue to operate from

the suss earworms:

Johnny Marr Playland

land remains to be distinctive 7.5/10 thanks to the radiant guitar licks the musician became faHaving already established mous for, separating him from himself as one of the most a lot of similar acts around iconic guitarists of the 20th presently which fall victim to Century, it’s fair to listen to uninventive generality.

Johnny Marr’s newest solo Unsurprisingly, these effort Playland with high exintricate licks found in almost pectations. every song are by far the highFrom his days in The lights of the album. Distorted Smiths to his tenures in Mod- bass and the frequent use of est Mouse and The Cribs, synthesizers compliment his everything Marr has associplaying appropriately but ated himself with is normally Marr’s guitar is the main drivthe subject of critical acclaim. ing force, especially in fasterWhile his latest creation may paced songs on the album like do little to reinvent the wheel, stand-out Back in the Box and there are plenty of reminders the title track. throughout this 11 song collection which proves why the There may be no questionman the NME called a “goding the caliber of his guitar like genius” is held in such playing but sadly, choruses high-esteem. and vocals fail to impress in While he may be best the same way. Granted, it’d known for tracks recorded al- be harsh to expect first-rate most 30 years ago, lead single vocals but there are few moEasy Money, which contains ments where the singing sima riff strikingly similar to the ply fails to match the quality sound of Two Door Cinema of the instrumentation. The Club, root Marr’s newest melodies serve as a medium songs directly in the current to let the guitar steal the indie rock landscape. Playspotlight, which in Marr’s case

overseas. It bares resemblance to the actions of the Kinahan gang and how they operate from the Costa del Sol. Writer Stuart Carolan recently revealed he was already working on plotlines for season six. Given the huge ratings, it would seem Love/Hate may be set to stay on our screens for a little while longer.

Ross Dooner Bryan Grogan

album review definitely isn’t a bad thing.

Luckily, this does little to take away from the overall quality of the album as a whole and there are definitely exceptions to the statement.

The chorus of the relatively tranquil The Trap proves that there is diversity to be found in Playland and that there is more to Marr’s songwriting than flashy guitar lines. It’s just a shame that this is the exception rather than the rule Only a year after releasing his previous solo album The Messenger, Johnny Marr picks up where he left off and succeeds in providing a fresh and worthy addition into his already expansive back catalogue.

While he has been involved in a plethora of different bands throughout the years, Playland proves that Marr’s solo work firmly stands on its own feet, making it the album anybody could have asked for from him.

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15 October 2014 | the suss Most of us look to our favourite celebrities for fashion and style inspiration. Stars such as Olivia Palmero, Alexa Chung and Cara Delevinge often grace the pages of glossy magazines, displaying their fresh and on-trend looks. Yet sometimes celebrities step a little too far out of the comfort zone and have us second guessing their style choices. But before long, their crazy fashion choices become a ‘trademark trend’ in our everyday lives.

In the past, some of us may have believed that the idea of a blanket cape only belonged in old Western films and the thought of thigh high boots would make our mothers tremble in fear, but these fashions have become some of the most on-trend pieces for this season.

The Blanket Cape The Burberry Blanket Cape first came onto our radar during Fashion Week last February. Since then the blanket cape/ poncho/wrap has exploded onto the fashion scene, with celebrities such as Suki Waterhouse, Cara Delevinge and Rosie HuntingtonWhiteley endorsing the somewhat strange, outerwear garment. Made of wool and cashmere, this oversized scarf will set you back around 1,200. We’ve heard that Ikea are doing some great dupes…

Thigh High Boots Until recently, thigh high boots were often thought of as a bit too racy to be taken seriously. Reserved for risky

Halloween costumes, these boots were not a piece for the faint-hearted. However this autumn, they are apparently the hottest trend of the moment. Stars like Victoria Beckham, J-Lo and Oliva Palmero are often seen rocking these on a normal, everyday basis.

They’re certainly a far cry from a typical riding boot.

Faux Fur everything Before I jump right in, I applaud celebrities endorsing faux-fur, yet sometimes they can take it a little too far. At the moment we are seeing faux-fur on everything; coats, gilets, bags, purses, shoes and even key-rings. While faux will always be a winter favourite, I definitely believe celebrities could dial it back a few notches. We’re looking at you Khloe K. Who are we kidding? We’re not Carrie Bradshaw, and even she didn’t find use for her furry pom-pom heels.

The Shirt dress There’s definitely a Marmite feeling towards the shirt dress, you either love it or hate it. While some may think of it as an overhyped, oversized men’s shirt, others believe it to be a staple wardrobe piece.

While the shirt dress has been knocking around fashion houses for quite some time now, lately it has been brought into the media’s eye with the likes of Vanessa Hudgens and Miranda Kerr sporting the look. If you’re not one for skin-tight cocktail dresses, maybe this one is for you.

Orlaith Farrell

healthy hangover cures We have all had that horrible feeling the morning after the night before; dry throat, pounding headache, a dodgy tummy from that late night chipper which can have you retching all day long.

It’s not easy to find that one hangover cure that will get you through the day and everybody has their own remedy, whether it be a monster

fry up first thing in the morning or a 3 in 1 the next evening after a long hard day of dying in bed.

As helpful as these greasefilled meals may be in the short term, there are a few healthier options which will not only cure your hangover but give you enough energy to forget you even had a drink in the first place.

Here are my top three foolproof drinks/smoothies that are sure to kick that hangover into next week.

Spinach and Apple Juice 1 handful of spinach 2 apples 1 slice of lemon Carrot and Apple Juice 3 carrots

2 apples 1 slice of lemon

Mango and Banana Smoothie 1 mango (peeled and chopped) 1 banana 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon 4-5 cubes of ice

Carina Canavan

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V C t a e r g a o t t e r c e s the

For a lot of our new DCU-ers, this will be your first time applying for a job so it’s vital you formulate your CVs properly and professionally. Here are a few simple guidelines that have always worked for me – so listen up.

Of course there are the really obvious bits that everyone knows you have to include: your name, date of birth, address, nationality, email address and mobile number etc. It is also necessary to include your previous and current education, but there are guidelines to this. You do not need to include both your Junior and Leaving Certificate results.

Another helpful hint while we’re covering this section is this: you do not need to include each grade you received for each subject individually (that really isn’t anyone’s business but your own).Just put down how many points you got and how many higher level subjects you sat. After that, mention your college and chosen course.

case prospective employers will fear that you have a short attention span and move around from job to job or, that you have been let go one too many times. On the other hand, you may have too few work places, which leads employers to believe that you are inexperienced and will require more training than someone who has worked before. Not cool, I know.

My advice to people who have had many jobs is this: narrow it down. Pick the jobs you spent the most time in. This reflects well to new employers as they will see that you are loyal and that your last employer wanted to keep you as long as possible. Also, pick the jobs that you had the most responsibility and play up your skills.

If you are like many young people and have never had a job before, fear not. You have more than likely done Next move onto your previwork experience of some ous work experience. This can sort. Maybe you babysit? Or go wrong in one of two ways: worked in a reception? Say you either have a lot of work you did it for a fortnight or places mentioned – in which three weeks, list all the jobs

and tasks you completed and the skills you learned.

If it was in a reception, say you learned how to deal with members of the public.

Explain that because of that work experience you can now work calmly and efficiently under pressure.

Next, include a small section about your hobbies. Keep it short and sweet but show employers you are active and have a variety of interests. If you’re on a team, a member in a gym or a dancer, put it down. Employers want to hire well rounded, motivated and interesting people.

‘Skills’ is another section worth devoting a paragraph to. This is the part where you tell them the aspects of your personality that you think would help you with the job.

Tell them you’re loyal, hardworking and able to work in a team. Tell them that you’re a quick learner and a people person. Tweak this section to make sure it’s relevant.

Now let’s talk references.

They are a must, and I’m sure your Mum and your Aunt think you’re just fantastic – but it isn’t their opinion that your potential boss is looking for. Use an old manager that you are still on good terms with. If you have never had a job, use an old teacher, principal or coach.

Finally: Use the spell check; a normal font; the correct English. Justify your CV to make it easy to read. Triplecheck it before you hand it in – and remember, if you’re handing them intophysically, wear your Sunday best with a smile. Please no tracksuits or wife-beaters.

Emma Dungan

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MAN TALK Around this time of year, there is one question on the mind of every red-blooded male on campus: what is the most effective method of getting some girl into bed at the end of the night?

Some accomplish this with varying degrees of success and others go home to cuddle that extra pillow their mother packed for them.

The one phrase you will have heard being thrown around by these pillow-hugging bachelors is that they are ‘nice guys’. Why would no girl go after a nice guy? Is he not a catch? Look at him, he will even list off the reasons why he’s a prize specimen and that any woman would, and more importantly, should be happy to have him.

Lucky, even.

In truth, there are very few genuinely nice guys, I wouldn’t even classify myself as one. If you have ever been told that you are a nice guy and you responded “thanks” or “I know, right?” then chances are you probably aren’t. You are not as nice of a guy as you thought you were. While yes, all of your girl-friends might think you’re lovely, there is a reason they have never made a move on you.

What sets the supposed nice guy apart from any other man on a night out? Does he spend just a little bit too long chatting to girls? Does he bad mouth other men to make himself more desirable? Does he cock block you and think he is saving you? Get real. Girls are out for the night on the cheap Tesco wine to have fun and maybe pull, the exact same reasons that you’re out.

They don’t want saving and you might be driving them further away from you.

If you still think you’re a nice guy and can’t figure out why women don’t like you, it may be because you’re playing it too safe. Try to make yourself more exciting, or even just seem that way. Have a cheesy joke at the ready. Take an interest in the person you are talking to and the topic you are talking about. See what they are wearing and maybe make a comment on it. Their clothes are more than just a decoration for your bedroom floor. But this might not be your strength so, if you feel like a comment on their outfit might do more harm than good, avoid it.

But always remember that sometimes, the nice guy does finish last.

Chris Kennedy

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the college makeup bag

Just like we need books and stationary for the beginning of a new academic year, so too do we need a college makeup bag.

While it might not be absolutely necessary, it’s almost guaranteed that you will get as much, if not more, use out of it than your college books and notes. A good makeup bag doesn’t have to cost the earth, however. Just ten products cover everything you need that will take you from lecture hall to nightclub.

Lasting Perfection Concealer is a holy grail product to beauty gurus around the world. It’s really affordable and covers under-eye circles, spots, blemishes and is great for touch ups on the go.

1. Primer: Primer is a step that’s often overlooked when it comes to makeup application, but adding it to your routine will add longevity to your makeup, as well as giving a smooth, even base. Maybelline Baby Skin primer is ideal for less than 10, and gives a flawless base for foundation.

5. Blush, bronze, highlight: The Naked Flushed palette includes all three of these steps, making it easy for early morning (or late night) makeup application.

To go from day to night just add a sweep of bronzer to the temples and hollows of your face, blusher to your cheeks and highlighter along the cheekbones and you’re ready to go!

2. Foundation: When it comes to foundation, NARS Sheer Glow trumps the rest.

It’s light and dewy, but can be built up in layers so you can create the coverage you prefer without looking heavyhanded.

3. Concealer: Collection

river water and use it to manually flush. For the showers it was even simpler: fill a bucket of the aforementioned water and pour it on yourself. Easy.

With housekeeping taken sometimes came in at night care of, we were shown to and chewed through people’s our huts. They were wooden, belongings. It was easy to roofed platforms on stilts. sleep after hearing that. Then They were open to the jungle we were taught how to use the and furnished only with three facilities. For the toilets it was thin, double mattresses on the floor and three mosquito nets.

a student tourist Recently I spent three months backpacking in Southeast Asia. It was a trip made up of great experiences but the one that stands out most was my visit to the Bornean jungle.

I spent three days at a basic jungle camp by the Kinabatangan River in Sabah, Borneo. The camp could only be reached by an hour’s boat ride from the nearest village.

I was part of a group of twelve other travellers. On arrival we were greeted by Yan, who would be our guide.

He gave us an introductory speech, making it clear what we had signed up for. We would be staying in huts, six people to a hut. We were told to take anything that had an odour out of our packs (cosmetics, food, sweaty clothing) and store it in the plastic buckets provided outside the huts. Why? Yan casually explained that jungle rats

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Yan casually explained that jungle rats sometimes came and chewed through people’s belongings simple: fill yourself a bucket of the chocolate-coloured

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4. Powder: A powder is essential for keeping shine at bay so your foundation doesn’t slide off within two hours of application. Rimmel Stay Matte powder is a firm favourite and leaves skin looking smooth and flawless.

6. Eyeshadow: One palette covers all when it comes to eyeshadow- the Urban Decay Naked Palette. It includes 12 gorgeous matte and shimmer shades, every colour you’ll need for day and night.

keys are endemic to Borneo and can’t be seen anywhere else in the wild. Long tailed macaques were everywhere.

Yan called them the ‘jungle mafia’, because of their habit of coming into camp to steal things.

Another night, armed with torches, we trekked through the jungle in the dark. It was not for the faint-hearted. We spotted a rare Bornean blue tarantula, tree frogs, giant Later that evening we had centipedes and more. We had our first river safari. The aim been provided with rubber was to (hopefully) spot some boots to protect our feet benocturnal animals. We were cause one bite from a fire ant split into two boats with two would “make us cry”. Other guides per boat; one to steer fun things our guide said that and one to shine a spotlight. It night were “don’t touch that was a surreal experience float- it’s poisonous” and “keep an ing down the river at night in eye out for snakes”. silence, intently following the On our last night, the staff beam of light in case someconjured up guitars and beers thing was spotted. We saw a and a sing-song began. It was crocodile peeking from the a perfect end to the experishallows, sleeping orangutans ence with the best moment and an owl on the hunt. being when we all sang “In the On our first morning safari Jungle”, while in the jungle. we saw eagles, hornbills, crocodiles and proboscis monKate Donoghue keys. These big-nosed mon-

7. Liner: A slick of liner can totally change any makeup look. Whether you’re a novice or a cat-eye expert, L’Oreal Super Liner is easy to use, allowing you to go as thick or thin as you like.

8. Mascara: No makeup bag would be complete without a good mascara. Maybelline The Falsies Waterproof is great for both top and bottom lashes, and adds curl, volume and length in one sweep.

9. Brows: Whether you’re Cara Delevigne or have plucked your brows into nonexistence, Anastasia Brow Wiz is amazing for both thick and thin brows. The nib is so tiny that you can recreate brow hairs, so you can fill them in and shape your brows to your content.

10. Lips: Revlon ColourBurst Lip Butter range includes every glossy and matte lip shade you could dream of. They’re often on offer in Boots too, so you might have to get more than one…

Amy Mulvaney

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Gaeilge

Gafa le ceist an channabais Caoimhe Ní Chathail Eagarthoir Gaeilge @CaoimheChats

NÍL lá dá dtéann thart, nach mbíonn scéal ar leith faoi channabas sna meáin. Ón triall líomhnaithe a bhain Nigella Lawson as, go ráitis ghlice Alan Shatter sa Dáil faoin úsáid a bhaineann Luke Ming Flanagan as, is foinse cainte é a mbíonn go mór i mbéal an phobail.

An tseachtain seo chuaigh thart fiú, scríobhadh tuairisc in The College View faoin dochúlacht de 60 faoin gcéad atá ann nach gcríochnóidh mic léinn a mbíonn ag caitheamh cannabais an ollscoil. Tá staitisticí go flúirse i dtaobh an channabais de.

Mar thopaic ar a dhéantar mór-chuid díospóireachta, caitear na firicí agus na figiúirí seo thart go minic.

Ar ndóigh, bíonn cúirteanna na tíre seo gafa le cásanna d’urghabháil, láimhseáil, seilbh, díol agus mí-úsáid channabais cúig lá sa tseachtain.

Tar éis do na Gardaí cuardaigh a dhéanamh in roinnt tithe timpeall Dún Dealgan le déanaí, thángthas ar channabas de luach os cionn 160,000. Ní amháin sin, ach fuaras luibh channabais de luach 2000 nó mar sin fosta.

Gabhadh beirt fear agus beidh siad os cóir Breitheamh na Cúirt Dúiche anseo i mBaile Átha Cliath gan mhoill.

Scéal an-chosúil a bhí ann i Longfort, le teacht ar channabas de luach 1112,000 ag tús an mhí. Ní raibh an saothróir ach naoi mbliain déag d’aois agus é ag úsáid seomraí ina theach chun an cannabas a fhás. Chuardaigh na Gardaí a theach mar chuid dá bhfeachtas in éadan déileáil drugaí sa chondae.

Cuireadh rún os cóir an Dáil an bhliain seo chaite ag an Teachta Dála Neamhspleách Luke Ming Flanagan chun dlisteanú cannabais a thabhairt isteach sa tír. Cé gur buaileadh an rún le 111 vóta in éadan 8, cruthaíodh léar mór cainte agus díospóireachta timpeall an ábhair.

Mhaigh Ming Flanagan go ghineodh dlisteanú cannabais suas go €300 milliún don stát mar gheall ar ioncam cánach agus an saoradh a dhéanfadh sé d’achmhainní - meastachán iomlán ach foinse frithchaithimh cinnte.

Samhlaigí an tír seo €300

Tá gaol ar leith scrúdaithe go mion ag ollúna timpeall an domhain idir channabas, dúlagar agus scitsifréine.

D’aithin taighde san Astráil go raibh sé cúig huaire níos dealraitheach go mbeadh fadhbanna le dúlagar agus imní ag daoine óga a chaith

Níl lá dá dtéann thart, nach mbíonn scéal ar leith faoi channabas sna meáin milliún níos fearr as. Cinnte go bhfuil muid saor anois ó tharrtháil éigeandála an IMF tar éis trí bhliain ach ní hé go bhfuil cúrsaí na tíre slán go fóill. Mar a dúírt ceannaire an Chiste Airgeadaíochta Idirnáisiúnta, Craig Beaumont, ‘tá obair le déanamh go fóill.’ Caithfear smaoineamh ag an am céanna, ní dhíbhfeá 300 milliún!

Maíonn lucht tacaíochta dlisteanú cannabais go dtógfadh sé trádáil an druga ar shiúl ó gáinneálaí mídhleathacha, ag ligean do na húdaráis é a rialú agus cáin a ghearradh air.

Seo go díreach atá déanta ag Seanad Uragua, ag dlisteanú saothrú agus díol cannabas go náisiúnta. Tá mórán gnéithe den reachtaíocht ann - an ábaltacht suas le 40g de a cheannach ag luach $1 an gram in aghaidh na míosa ina measc. Reachtaíocht cheannródaíoch í ach reachtaíocht atá go leor de phobail an domhain ag cuardach ina dtíortha féin.

Ar thaobh eile an scéil, tá freasúra ollmhór ann i dtaobh dlisteanú cannabais. Tá sé léirithe ag staidéir agus ag ollúna go bhfuil ceangal le feiceáil ann idir chaitheamh cannabais agus fadhbanna le sláinte mheabhrach.

cannabas go laethúil.

Maidir leis an scrúdú idir ghaol cannabais agus scitsifréine, feictear go raibh tú chun a bheith ceithre úr níos dealraitheach neamhord síocóiseach a thol-

gadh má thosaigh tú ag caitheamh cannabais roimh aois cúig bhliain déag d’aois.

Le dlisteanú cannabais agus margadh níos so-aimsithe, tá an imní ann go dtiocfadh méadú mór ar fhadhbanna sláinte mheabhrach na hÉireann. Coiscéim ollmhór a bheadh ann don tír agus cinnte go bhfuil an faitíos ann go gcinnteodh dlisteanú cannabais todhchaí i bhfad níos fabhrach i dtaobh drugaí.

Cibé ar bith, tá coiriúlacht drugaí na tíre seo mar fhadhb uafásach - 16464 cionta drugaí smachtaithe an bhliain seo chuaigh thart fiú.

Caithfear a machnamh ar chásanna ar nós an bheirt i nDún Dealgan a ghabhadh le déanaí as ucht seilbh cannabais de luach €160,000.

Thiocfadh leo na blianta fada a chaitheamh i bpríosún.

Príosúnaigh eile de chuid seirbhísí coinneála na tíre seo maoinithe ag cáin an phobail.

Tá dhá thaobh i gcoinne a chéile i gcás fadhb channabais

na tíre seo agus argóintí láidre acu ar fad, cinnte. Ní féidir a leithéid a réiteach thar oíche agus cinnte go mbeidh mórán cainte agus díospóireachta faoin ábhar go dtí sin.

Caithfear a admháil - tá muid gafa le ceist an channabais.

FOCLÓIR RÚN = motion DLISTEANÚ = legalise COIRIÚLACHT = criminality

Is iomaí díospóireachta atá ar siúl faoi láthair faoin channabas. Credit: Huffpost.com

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Tuairisc.ie - foinse dóchais Barra Ó Scannláin Leas- Eagarthoir Gaeilge @barryscanlon

IS cuimhneach go maith le hachan iriseoir Gaelach an lá a fhógraíodh go gcuirfí deireadh le maoiniú do chuid mhaith foilsiúcháin Ghaelacha, ar líne, agus i gcló, Gaelport agus An tUltach san áireamh. Lá dorcha a bhí ann, ní amháin d’iriseoirí Gaelacha, ach do lucht leitheoireachta na Gaeilge, agus do dhuine ar bith a thug tacaíocht don teanga agus a sheas ar a son i riamh. Ba chosúil nach mbeadh iris nó foilsiúchán ar bith fágtha ar

Is cuimhneach go maith le hachan iriseoir Gaelach an lá a fhógraíodh go gcuirfí deireadh le maoiniú do chuid mhaith foilsiúcháin Ghaelacha. an tsaol, agus nach tabharfaí ardán do scríbhneoirí le Gaeilge níos mó - dá leanfadh cúrsaí mar sin.

Tháinig an droch-scéal seo i ndiaidh don Ghaeilge a bheith go mór i mbéal an phobail ar feadh tamall maith; shiúl na mílte daoine ar son na

teanga ar shráideanna Bhaile Átha Cliath agus Bhéal Feirste ar Lá Mór na Gaeilge agus ar an Lá Dearg. Bhí sí ag baint sult ‘s leas as an tacaíocht agus an phoiblíocht seo nuair a chualathas go gcuirfí deireadh leis an mhaoiniú úd. Níor chuir sé go mór mór isteach ar an phoiblíocht nó an rath seo ach is cinnte nár dheas an scéal é.

Ach mar a deirtear, an áit a mbíonn an dólás, bíonn an sólás ina aice. Agus is amhlaidh a bhí fíor. Le deireadh an mhaoiniú sin fógraíodh go mbeadh conradh ar fáil chun nuachtán Gaeilge ar líne a fhoilsiú le cuidiú ó Fhoras na Gaeilge. Ba é Seán-Tadhg Ó Gairbhí, iar-eagarthóir Foinse, a bhuaigh, agus Tuairisc.ie ab ainm don tógra úr. Seoladh Tuairisc.ie an Déardaoin seo chuaigh thart, an 9 Deireadh Fómhair, i dTeach an Ard Mhéara san ard-chathair.

Cathal Goan, iarcheannasaí RTÉ a sheol an suíomh úr.

Tá cuma galánta dóighiúil ar Tuairisc.ie, agus tréan scéalta air ó sheoladh é an tseachtain seo chuaigh thart.

I measc na rannóga atá air, tá Nuacht, Tuairimíocht, Spórt, Cultúr, ‘s ar aile. Ach an ceann is fearr dúinne sa College View ná Greann. Tá cúpla físeán le feiceáil air, ceann amháin sár-ghreannmhar de José Mourinho ag canadh amhráin shean-nós. Tuairimíocht den

scoth atá i gceist fosta (ní hé greann an t-aon rud a léann muid, gealann muid). Rud spéisiúil faoi Tuairisc.ie ná go gcuireann sé liosta ócáidí Ghaeilge na tíre ar fáil achan seachtain, agus fiú ócáidí de chuid na gCumann Gaelach sa tír fosta. Mar sin, bígí ag súil le scaifte mhór ó achan chearn den tír a fheiceáil ag an chéad Céilí Mór eile de chuid an Chumainn Ghaelaigh!

Guíonn muid achan rath do Tuairisc.ie, agus go háirithe do Mhaitiú Ó Coimín, iarmhac léinn Fiontar DCU.

FOCLÓIR MAOINIÚ = financing TUAIRIMÍOCHT= opinion POIBLÍÓCHT = publicity

Seoladh Tuairisc.ie an Déardaoin seo chuaigh thart. Credit: IrishTimes.com

‘Sober October’ gan póit Áine Marie Ní Mhainicháin Ranníocóir @ainemonk

TUIGIM go gcloiseann gach mac máthair faoi Movember, ach ar chualathas trácht riamh faoi Sober October?

Is tiomsaitheoir airgid í Sober October do Macmillan

Cancer Support. Is dúshlán é do dhaoine a bheith sóbráilte i rith mí Dheireadh Fómhair ar fad. Níl ann ach 31 lá gan póiteanna!

Is éasca an rud é Sober October a dhéanamh; ní gá ach foirm a líniú isteach ar líne ag www.gosober.co.uk. Glacfaidh sé níos lú ama ort ná

pionta a dhoirt!

Is feachtas é Dry July san Astráil i rith an Iúil a thosaigh in 2008 agus atá ar siúl ó shin.

Thug an feachtas seo inspioráid do Macmillan Cancer Support ‘Sober October’ a eagrú sna Ríocht Aontaithe ar dtús, ach tá daoine in Éirinn ag glacadh páirt inti freisin.

An d’fhéadfá mí a chaitheamh gan ól? Cláraigh ar www.gosober.co.uk Credit: Macmillian.org.uk

Ag an bpointe seo, tá beagnach 999,500 ‘Sober Heroes’ ag glacadh páirt in Sober October agus tá beagnach £1,350,000 bailithe acu don charthanas.

Tá cáil ar Sober October i measc daoine cáiliúla freisin anois. Tuigtear go bhfuil céimí Ollscoil Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath Laura Whitmore ag glacadh páirt. D’uaslódáil an láithreoir grianghraif ar Instagram leis an cur síos : “#SoberOctober is going to be tough! But I’m up for the challenge.”

Tá Sober Soc in Ollscoil Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath ag spreagadh mic léinn a bheith páirteach san tiomsaitheoir airgid seo. Más ball den gcumann tú, tá siad ag cur an feachtas seo go mór chun cinn.

Is cumann nua é Sober Soc a bunaíodh cúpla mí ó shin. Eagraíonn an cumann eachtraí spraíúil do mhic léinn

in Ollscoil Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath agus Coláiste Phádraig. Ócáidí gan alcól a bhíonn i gceist, mar shampla, oíche scannáin. Tugann sé seans do na mic léinn bualadh le daoine nua i suíomh compordach, sóisialta agus neamh-mheisciúil.

Chruthaigh eagarthóirí Sober October liosta de bhuntáistí a bhaineann le mí a chaitheamh gan alcól. Deirtear go mbaineann roinnt buntáistí maidir le sláinte leis. Ina measc, codladh níos fearr, airgead a shábháil agus craiceann níos folláine, gan dearmad a dhéanamh ar an easpa póite!

FOCLÓIR dúshlán = challenge buntáistí = benefits póit = hangover

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Features

From A to DD Credit: TBcliving.ca

Alana Laverty Contributor IT is said that working in retail isn’t glamorous, and I learnt that the hard way after seeing over 300 breasts this summer.

When first year came to an end it dawned on me that I must get a job. The days of living off my parents were long gone. If I wanted to have a life that summer I knew I had to find work.

Somehow I landed a job working as a sales assistant in a lingerie store. By the end of the summer I was running it as a one woman show.

When I tell people I work in a lingerie shop they look at me strangely. “Laundry? Is that not kinda disgusting?’’, to which I then explain for the hundredth time that instead of scrubbing red wine out of white shirts, I actually measure breasts for a living. Even though I studied French for six years, I am often too lazy or embarrassed to pronounce the word lingerie with the flourish it needs. So it often comes out as “long-gerry’’.

Which people then interpret as laundry.

It is an unusual occupation.

At first, I was unsure how to act when forced into a changing room with a topless woman. Do I make eye contact with her or her nipples? Which would be more awkward? The first four times I found myself looking anywhere but at her and her body, which made measuring very difficult.

By week two of employment I was utterly unaffected by the bare breast. To be honest I don’t even understand the appeal of tits. After seeing so many this summer I don’t find any body part more unappealing. I’ve seen them in every shape, form and size as we stock everything from a 30A to a 44K. There are some things that can never be unseen, like the breasts of a woman after a month of breast feeding. It’s not pretty. But that’s my job. I am the polite, attentive, empathetic and professional girl that women pretend not to recognise while passing in the street.

While it’s not too awkward in the store, it’s always awkward outside. Even more awkward is seeing the men who I have helped shop for their loved one.

Or worse, the creeps who would try to pick me up during work. ‘’What size do you think your girlfriend is?’’ I would ask trying to be helpful. ‘’What bra size are you? You look like her size on top,’’ is an example of one reply.

Creeps. They’re everywhere.

When I reflect on all of the funny things that happened to me while working I think I could write a book. My WhatsApp

group with my best friends was constantly filled with the unbelievable tales of various things that happened on a daily basis.

From cross dressers coming for private fittings, to nuns complaining about provocative mannequins in the windows, many funny things happened.

While sometimes these strange encounters were funny, other times they were plain uncomfortable, even for someone with a strong stomach, like myself. The heatwave this summer brought an entirely new set of customers to the shop: the sweaty elderly. Throngs of country women flocked to Galway this summer to stock up on lingerie and I was unfortunate enough to serve them.

Nothing traumatises a gal quite like standing face to face with a topless, perspiring old woman while you measure her boobs.

One of the funniest things that happened was the time an old lady went to try on a bra in the hallway of our building.

About ten minutes after giving her the bra to try on, I went to check on her in the changing rooms. She was nowhere to be found. On my way back to the counter something caught my eye. She had gone out the fire exit. Picture a half-naked 80-something-year-old changing in the dark between a solicitor’s and a chiropodist’s office.

Priceless.

It’s been a very interesting experience so far. My knowledge of how a bra should fit will stay with me longer than my leaving certificate French. One thing is for sure, after my time working in this field comes to an end I will never want to see another topless woman again for as long as I live.

I’ve always wondered what my calling in life would be.

Some people can dance, others can sing. As a journalism student I had hoped my thing would be writing. As it turns out, my thing is measuring boobs. I’m still undecided about how this makes me feel.

When I think about my relatively newfound talent I sometimes worry … Are my long term goals affected by this new calling in my life?

Can I still move to New York and become Carrie Bradshaw? Will I still even be a journalist when I’m older?

At the moment I’m unsure.

All I know is that for now I’m content being paid ten euro an hour to do something that apparently comes naturally to me. Will I need therapy by the time this is all over? Probably. But at the end of the day a job is a job.

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Sam Pepper: Prankster or Pervert?

Fionnuala Jones Contributor @FionnualaJones

WHO exactly is Sam Pepper?

Some remember him from being a contestant on Big Brother. Others know him as YouTube prankster with a legion of followers. However, to the rest, he is an alleged rapist and harrasser of women.

Pepper sent shockwaves through the YouTube community and beyond, after he uploaded a video entitled ‘Fake Hand Ass Pinch Prank’, involving him touching and groping unwilling women. Following massive backlash from the public, YouTube removed the video. He then uploaded a second video identical to the first, this time featuring him touching men. He concluded by uploading a third and final video, declaring the entire thing

a “social experiment”, carried out in order to highlight sexual harrassment on both sexes.

Since then, several girls have come forward with allegations of rape and sexual assault against Pepper. Following this, fellow YouTuber Jason Viohni, better known as VeeOneEye, was accused of sexual abuse and soliciting nude photos from fans.

When did YouTube stop being a website which promotes original content, and start becoming a community harbouring personalities who abuse fans?

YouTube has a long history of sex scandals, with allegations surfacing as early as 2012.

Musician Mike Lombardo was swiftly dropped from DFTBA records after he was charged with soliciting sexually explicit photos from an underage fan.

Lombardo is now serving a fiveyear prison sentence for receiv-

ing child pornography.

Last year, Ed ‘Eddplant’ Blann confessed to being in an abusive relationship with a fan.

“Over the course of those eight months I treated her appallingly, manipulated her, and behaved in an extremely misogynistic way”, he said in a statement. Blann was also signed to DFTBA records - both as a solo artist and as apart of Doctor Who fan band, Chameleon Circuit.

Hank Green, founder of YouTube conference VidCon said he was, “horrified and extremely disappointed ... That I was not able to realise that this was happening and put a stop to it.”

His releases were later removed from DFTBA’s website.

In the same month, fellow musician and YouTuber, Alex Day, publicly admitted to being involved in manipulative and

Sam Pepper (below), ALex Day (above)Credit: Tumblr.com

“

Over the course of those eight months I treated her appallingly, manipulated her, and behaved in an extremely misogynistic way potentially abusive relationships

with women.

“It’s only in the last 24 hours that I’m realising how much I created situations that put people under enormous pressure”, Day wrote on Tumblr, “I’m not blaming this on my lack of awareness or knowledge of consent and boundaries. I’m blaming myself. I’m deeply, deeply ashamed of this.”

Day – a DFTBA label mate to Blann – also saw his releases and merchandise removed from the label’s website.

This week, Day returned to YouTube with a 31 minute long video, apologising for his involvement in the alleged manipulative relationships. However, he was also quick to defend himself.

“I’m not a rapist, I’m not a sexual predator, I’ve never forced anyone to do anything if I understood they didn’t want to.”

Alex Day has also been criticised for allowing adverts to be featured alongside his video, meaning he will profit from views.

He defended this by stating on his channel that, “I trust myself to do good things with the money that comes from that”.

In a blog by YouTube Speaks,

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The Umbrella Revolution Katie O’ Neill Deputy News Editor

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IN Hong Kong, students have taken to the streets to demand their political system be transformed from its very core. Meanwhile, a worrying amount of Irish students struggle to identify Alan Shatter.

The Umbrella Revolution as it has been named has besieged the attention of the western media in recent days. What we, at home must take heed from is that this revolution is being led not by established political activists but by students who are seeking a complete overhaul of how their country is governed.

Closer to home, the student-lead Hong Kong protests have shone a light on the fleeting revolutionary spirit of the Irish people and Irish students.

Have we become too concerned with our smartphones to be concerned about the turmoil of our society?

On face value, Irish students do not have much to lament. We live in the western world where we are entitled to an education, we have somewhat of a democracy in place

and in most instances equality tends to reign. It is easy to say that the average Irish student doesn’t feel the need to revolt simply because there is not much for us to revolt about.

The majority of us are positively privileged. While umbrellas are being used by protesters in Hong Kong to prevent tear gas and pepper spray from penetrating their eyes, at home the only use we have for umbrellas is to shield ourselves from rain.

However, the reality is that although perhaps not so severe, there is much that we have to resent and much reason for us to revolt. Our generation will inherit the failures of previous governments.

Although it was not we who elected them to power, it is we who will be forced to pay for the bank debt as long as we are making a living in this country. In fact our children and their children will too have to carry this debt. When we have obtained our degrees, establish our careers and begin to make a living we look forward to such newly-established additional

expenses such as water charges and property tax.

It would be unfair to liken the Irish and Hong Kong state.

We, at the very least have the opportunity to elect the leadership that brings our country to its knees. The people of Hong Kong do not have such authority and so they have taken to the streets to demand democracy.

The demands of those protesting are simply the right to nominate and elect the leader of their Government -the Chief Executive. The Chinese government, whom assume sovereignty over Hong Kong are opposed to this idea, they wish to screen the candidates that can run for office. The protesters also want the incumbent Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying to resign from his position which he is refusing to do.

On a recent assignment last semester, my partner and I had to speak to students on campus to gage their opinion on the Alan Shatter scandal which dominated the Irish press. Earlier in the year, former Finance Minister, Alan Shatter became

shrouded in controversy regarding the GSOC and whistleblower revelations. What was utterly startling is that so many of the students we approached were at a loss as to who this Alan Shatter character was and what scandal we were speaking of.

This induced me to question where this political apathy and ignorance has stemmed from.

From a country with such a rich political history, it is apparent that much of its youth lack any sort of stance or viewpoint on the goings on of their nation.

Recent years have certainly not inspired much faith in our government and perhaps this is what has incited the disinterest in politics for our youth. Perhaps being privy to our parents fury with the government has left a sour taste for all things political in the mouths of Irish students.

However it is unjustly pessimistic to tarnish Irish students as politically oblivious baboons.

There are of course many who are informed and engaged with the state of affairs of our country. There are also many who will take to the streets to

demonstrate their opinions- the USI march last week being a testimony to this. For the rest, maybe it is time to let the Hong Kong protests act as a catalyst to enlighten and empower.

Led by two main student groups: Scholarism (spearheaded by 17-year-old Joshua Wong) and The Hong Kong Federation of Students (steered by 24-yearold Alex Chow), the Hong Kong protests exemplify the capabilities of the young to act against injustice. Their peaceful-protests shut down various major parts of the city of Hong Kong and their demonstration have provoked the leaders of Hong Kong to agree to participate in formal dialogue with the leadership of this protest.

It is a misconception of epic proportions that only the rich, powerful and middle-aged can evoke change. If ever we students may question our capabilities we must look over the pond to a few students with their umbrellas standing up and being counted and demanding reform.

Viva la revolution.

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The World of Clubs and Socs Kevin Kelly Contributor @AlsoKevinKelly

HOW quickly a large, empty space like The Venue can suddenly be filled with thousands of students. I never really knew what to expect, this was my first time behind the desk, and the memories of last year were vague.

Clubs and Socs Day, the time when every society and sports club in this fine university must put on its very best to impress the indecisive freshers to join up.

The Hub is awash with the sound of cheap speakers pumping out today’s new hits, the smell of pizza and energy drinks, and the sight of floods of students scurrying around trying to find which stands are giving away the best free stuff. Condoms and sweets are always popular.

I was at the Journalism Society stand for the three days that people could sign up. It was, surprisingly, not as easy as you would imagine. You must try your very best to coax anyone with a slight interest in your society to join. You become a showman, happy and smiling, even if you face a barrage of No’s from people you stop along the way.

The unexpected rush of having groups of people actually take interest in what your society has to offer kept me fed throughout the week. It was possible to time when your were about to get busy again. Top of the hour, first years about to leave a lecture, get your game face on.

When I took breaks from manning our stand, I was able to wander around and get a good

feel for what clubs and societies have to offer in DCU. What I found was that college is the perfect cross-section of human interests. Everything is served, from anime and manga to yoga, from LGBTA to An Cumann Gaelach, and even tea. A whole society for tea. How very Irish.

Maybe it should be called the tae soc though.

While showmanship is a very large part of your act on Clubs and Socs Day, so is honesty and competency. If you don’t know the ins and outs of what you’re representing, you’ll die out there.

I was faced with some tough questions, some I hadn’t prepared for, some I didn’t think students would throw my way.

I was able to answer a few, but some were fluffed, and it was obvious the interested student knew that. They were probably reeled back in though by the free jellies we were giving away, always a plus.

Long days at our stand only left me incredibly motivated and excited for the year ahead. Every society has so much to offer, so much to learn and experience.

If you get involved in a society’s committee, you also get incredibly valuable experience of responsibility. There are now people depending on what you have to say and offer. Welcome to the real world.

I’ll never forgot Clubs & Socs Day, the pressure and the pleasure. I worked with incredible people and got a buzz unlike any before. A warning though you will lose your voice, but it’s worth it.

The Death of Rock

Aidan Delaney Contributor @AidanD472

I challenge you to find a better sound then a jack slowly being connected to an electric guitar. The sound itself is not all that impressive but what it does is it sets in motion the series of events which leads to the, in my opinion, second best sound in the world. As the jack is placed in, the electrical current bounces between amp and guitar, between slave and master. The guitar then dominates with a vicious downstroke that sends a barrage of noise down the jack to the speaker where it leaps out and demands an audience’s attention.

Ladies and gentlemen, that in its simplest form is heavy metal.

Heavy metal and hard rock are two of the true loves of my life. Imagine then my disappointment when I look at the line-ups for the Freshers’ and Orientation Balls and notice that singer-songwriters and D.Js

dominate this year’s line-ups once again. Now I get it, these two genres are flavour of the month right now and I do appreciate the talent that the likes of Hudson Taylor have, but what about those of us with a different music taste? It seems now that we will have to make do with listening to our music at the predrinks session and smile politely while a guy stands there with his computer.

But why should this be the case? This is the country that gave the world one of the most respected hard rock groups of the 70s with Thin Lizzy. Yet, now it appears that rock and metal groups have a tough time in Ireland when two major groups of modern metal in Trivium and Machine Head struggle to sell out our lesser venues. Is it true what they say then, is rock truly dead? Have we lost our spirit of rebellion that subtly connects students and rock fans?

I don’t believe this is the case. Look at Black Sabbath’s triumphant return to the summit of the Billboard charts 43 years after their last trip up the mountain with their album 13.

Look at how Metallica overcame the negativity leading up to their Glastonbury show and blew away their critics with their performance. What these bands have in common is that they are seeing younger fans in their front rows. Students are the concert ticket buying class of the world and are helping metal and hard rock to see a resurgence in this day and age.

So I call on those in charge of events to look again at their choices and to change it up rock and I encourage rock and metal fans to raise their hands and voices and let them hear you. Rock is not dead, but wounded and only your support can return it to its former glory.

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Sport O’Sullivan strike the difference as DCU dismiss UCD Ruaidhrí Croke Sports Editor

@Ruaidhri_Croke Continued from back page

the lead doubled only for a good save from Corbet.

UCD were always going to fight back however and as the clock ticked on they began to press in search of an equaliser. On the 66th minute a good chance went begging when Tyrone McNorris’s freekick into the box was bundled wide by Conor Cannon.

With 20 minutes to go the visitors made a treble substitution as they looked for an equaliser. The move nearly paid off when Brendan Martin and Gareth Coughlan combined well but Coughlan’s effort flew over the crossbar.

DCU were defending well and almost netted a second on the counter attack when Jack Memery ran the length of the pitch with the ball before shooting narrowly wide.

The home side managed to hold out for the victory but not without thanks to goalkeeper David Flaherty who made an excellent save from Tom O’Halloran’s freekick in the dying minutes.

DUBLIN CITY UNIVERSITY David Flaherty; Philip Kavanagh, Tom Lahiff, Jack Memery, Shane McCann; Michael Isichei, Robert Gaul, Darren Craven, Mark Walshe, David Gaul; Alan O’Sullivan (Dean Gregan, 84).

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN Niall Corbet; Ciarán Quinn, Stephen Byrne, Ryan McLaughlin, Sean Coyne; Tyrone McNorris, Timmy Molloy, Niall Hanley, Cormac Suor; Conor Cannon, Tom O’Halloran.

Sky’s the limit for DCU’s European bronze medallist DCU boxer Claire Grace continuing rise to fame Eoin Sheahan Sports Reporter @EoinSheahan

EDUCATED in a classroom in Carrick-on-Suir, but tutored in a boxing ring in Callan, you immediately realise that international boxer Clare Grace grew up in the most hostile of hurling environments: the Kilkenny-Tipperary border.

Upon hearing that her mother works in the Tipperary Town Council, I suggest that the Grace household would have been a fractious one during the Kilkenny v Tipperary duology in the All-Ireland final last month, but her rebuttal is clear: “No way, no way.”

Clare Grace is a Kilkenny native; blue and gold won’t be tolerated. At least I’m dealing with the victorious party.

The 20 year-old DCU student is from the west of the Marble County - Tullahought to be precise - and has been immersed in sport all her life.

Handball, badminton, gaelic football and a decade of camogie with Windgap GAA represented a very active youth, but it was boxing that claimed her heart despite it not being the ‘done thing’ during her time in school.

“To be honest, there wasn’t really a culture of female boxing. When I was about 12 or 13, my father always had an interest in just being able to defend yourself or being strong so he just brought myself and my brother and sister up to the local boxing club in Callan. I think there was only one other girl there at the time but I just took to it so I just kept it up.

“That was the time where Katie Taylor was kinda becoming more famous for what she had achieved although I hadn’t actually heard of her when I started but no, there wasn’t really a culture (of female boxing) at all when I first started.”

It’s been something of a

Clare Grace shows off her All-Ireland medal Credit Sportsfile

whirlwind few months for the Sports Science and Health third year student who hopped on a plane to Bucharest days after her summer exams to win bronze at the European Championships. It was her first time competing at such a level, let alone winning silverware of that magnitude.

Having passed her exams and performed at an elite sporting level in the space of days, it’s certainly one hell of a balancing act, but it’s all about the organisation, she says.

“It’s challenging at times but that’s usually just timewise, I’d suppose. You just have to be organised and I’m quite lucky in Sports Science and Health, all the lecturers are very helpful and flexible if I ever have to go away for training camps or anything but, like any student, like everyone’s juggling something I’d suppose so it’s just really time management is the main thing, not being lazy and just trying to be organised with everything.”

As a 20 year-old competing

with the best in the business, the future is undeniably bright for the fighter who is competing in a sport that is growing in popularity. However, has that rapid growth in female boxing stagnated since Katie Taylor’s 2012 glory in London?

“Yes I think it probably has like, say, in Ireland it’s growing as a sport so you can’t say that it’s not going somewhere but, for example, like in the Olympics you’d expect that for the next Olympics, they would’ve raised the number of weights (classes) to maybe five or six but they kept it at three so that’d be a sign that like they’re not raising the profile so far that it would be equal to men’s so, yes, it’s moving, but probably not at the right speed.”

That lack of expansion in the female ranks of Olympic boxing is something that could cost Clare Grace a place in Rio De Janeiro in just under 24 months’ time, although she hasn’t ruled out jumping up a weight class in order to be in

contention. It’s a frustrating situation for such a prodigious talent, a feeling which the media coverage of women’s sports also evokes in her, it seems.

“Media coverage is always an issue for female sport. Obviously, Katie Taylor has just been starting to get coverage that she deserves and the same with a lot of sports. As I’ve said before female boxing is growing and there is more coverage than there was before but whether it’s growing fast enough? Probably not.

“We’re a long, long way from equality” says Grace.

Right now though, the Kilkenny student has her crosshairs fixated on South Korea as, in three weeks’ time, she jets off to Jeju for the Women’s World Boxing Championships. However, as treasurer of the ever-growing DCU Boxing Club and the penultimate year of a degree to get through, it’s probably going to be her time-management skills that come in handy most over the course of the next month.

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DCU’s Fitzgibbon hurling team got their season off to a winning start thanks to an excellent Cathal Curran performance.

1-24 DIT

2-14

Curran excels as DCU get season off to winning start Kevin Taylor Deputy Sports Editor @CVSport

OLD-SCHOOL hurling people are sometimes heard bemoaning the death of traditional first-time hurling. If that brand of hurling is dead, then nobody told DCU’s full-forward, Cathal Curran. The Waterford native put on a brilliant display as DCU overcame DIT at St. Clare’s by a score of 1-24 to 2-14.

There were a whole host of star performers as DCU made light work of the college that knocked them out of last year’s Fitzgibbon Cup in the group stages.

Forwards Cian Boland and Padraig Brehony and goalkeeper Cormac Ryan all gave accomplished performanc-

es. However it was Curran who stood out for the Glasnevin men as he produced several moments of genius.

The first half was tight and tense, with neither side giving any ground. DCU went in trailing by a point at the break.

Aaron Nugent’s goal for DIT midway through the half was what separated the seemingly closely matched sides.

Padraig Burke hit three points in the first half for DCU to keep things close and his accuracy from placed balls proved crucial throughout the game, as he ended the match with six points to his name.

You would have been forgiven for thinking at half-time that this game would be close until the end but that wasn’t the case.

Aaron Nugent netted again for DIT early in the second half with a ground strike, but

Gavin Bailey plays the sliotar up field during Wednesday evening’s match Credit Aidan Broletti

after this blip DCU dominated the remainder of the game.

The second half saw an exhibition of score taking from DCU, with Curran contributing 1-05. On four occasions Curran scored skillful lift and strike points but the highlight of his exploits came with 15 minutes to go.

When a well aimed pass picked out the Waterford man in the middle of the field he killed the ball with one touch and without even pausing to

think about catching, struck it sweetly between the posts.

The crowd of around 100 in attendance gave Curran a deserved round of applause for what was a magical point.

Curran’s goal came from a well worked DCU move when Cormac Ryan picked out Boland in the midfield. The Oliver Plunketts man played a long ball which eventually reached Curran and the Dungarvan club-man finished with ease from 10 metres.

DCU found themselves leading by eight points with 12 minutes to go but the lead was reduced to five after three successive Jack Guiney frees for DIT. The Wexford inter-county star gave a solid performance but was overshadowed by those in the DCU gold and navy.

Late points from Cian Boland and Padraig Brehony kept Guiney and DIT at arms length and DCU saw the game out comfortably.

Lessons learned from inter-county woes Cian Roche Deputy Sports Editor @cian_roche

THIS year’s Ladies All-Ireland Senior football final was one of the most exciting in living memory. For six of DCU’s ladies footballers who featured in the Dublin squad, however, it was an afternoon to forget.

Dublin and DCU footballer, Siobhan Woods, has tried to take some positives from their narrow defeat to Cork.

“We only have a couple of weeks off, so it’s nice to get back into it and not to be dwelling on the loss we had a few weeks ago. Moments like

that obviously make you more driven to go on and win the next challenge put in front of you and for us, that’s college.

“Not even from the loss with Dublin, but with the loss last year in the O’Connor Cup semi-final, that’s motivation for us as well.

We’re hoping to build on the success of last year.”

A promising championship campaign nonetheless, it seems that the only way forward is to continue the high standard of football that has been rife at both college and inter-county level.

“Having had that amount of games and having U-21 Championship as well and winning that, it was a really successful year if you take a step back and look at it. All the game time and

big match occasions will definitely stand to us and the players playing for DCU this year.”

The growing standard of college GAA up and down the country has been well documented and many inter-county players feel there is little or no difference when you take into account intensity of the games or indeed the level of skill involved.

“Nearly all the girls who play for the DCU first team, play for their counties. So really it’s the exact same.

“The only real difference is the players coming from so many different county set ups.

It really is exceptional when you consider it’s the same level of intensity in training for both counties and colleges set-ups.”

For Woods, however, there

isn’t a lot of external pressure to perform because of the quality of inter-county players, but they do expect a certain standard from one another.

“We [the Dublin footballers] never feel any different to anyone else on the team. We know the girls from Monaghan who lost in the [All Ireland] final last year came back into the team as normal.

“There’s no extra pressure put on you. Obviously you put individual pressure on yourself to perform well for the team but it definitely wouldn’t be coming from anybody else.”

Certainly there hasn’t been an awful lot of pressure from the media, which is partly due to a lack of coverage in women’s sports, according to Woods.

“Honestly it is disap-

pointing on a national or even international scale the level of coverage that women’s sport receives. They [female athletes] put in just as much effort as men, I suppose the only real difference is the lack of recognition for it.

“We’re not playing to get famous or anything like that, but I mean for younger girls growing up, there should be more games televised and certainly more coverage accessible.

“One game a year in Croke Park isn’t really good enough at all.”

Hoping to surpass last year’s semi-final exit in the O’Connor Cup, the DCU ladies team already look more experienced and focused. There’s certainly no lack of drive.

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Former DCU student Cathal Pendred maintained his 100% win record thanks to a split decision last Saturday.

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A summer to remember for DCU GAA James Donoghue Sports Reporter

@JamesDonoghue1

AS the curtain closed on the 2013 season, DCU men experienced both the ecstasy and the agony on All-Ireland Club final day as first Eddie O’Byrne and former hurling chairman Seamus Kelly’s Mount Leinster Rangers side’s heroic effort came up just short in Croke Park. However, DCU had medalists on the day as the St Vincent’s football contingent of Mick Concarr, Tommy Conroy, Gavin Burke, Shane Carthy and the Diamonds came good. As soon as the club season ended, the 2014 Championship got into full swing.

Here are the top 10 DCU moments from the latest summer of GAA. 10. Willie Lowry introduces Hurling for Sky. We’ve all seen the tweets of how crazy a sport hurling is but Sky did have an introduction video for our neighbours across the Irish sea, and it was introduced by our very

own dual star Willie Lowry, who has featured regularly on Sigerson sides and was on the Fitzgibbon team in 2013.

in the All-Ireland quarter-final when DCU star Tom Flynn gave the game an injection of life. Flynn carried the ball from midfield before emphatically 9. Kildare finally grasp U-21 crashing the ball to the net for “B” Hurling Championship. one of the goals of the season.

Having lost a thrilling final to Kerry the previous year, 6. Brehony delivers perfect Kildare finally got the All-Ire- half. land they craved and were In his senior breakthrough helped by DCU star Liam year for Galway, last year’s Power who operated as a dual Fitzgibbon captain Padraig player in the college last year. Brehony delivered a scintillating performance for Galway 8. Boland breaks Westmeath in the U-21 Hurling Chamhearts. pionship semi-final against DCU man Cian Boland’s Wexford, hitting 1-6 in total. goal in the 41st minute helped Brehony destroyed the WexDublin survive a major scare ford back line in the opening against Westmeath in the half hitting 1-5 and his perforU-21 Leinster hurling cham- mance earned him a place on pionship semi-final as they the U-21 hurling All Star team ground out a one point vic- having played just one game. tory over Westmeath who included DCU hurler Mick 5. DCU players feature for Heaney at wing back. Boland Wexford in U-21 campaign. was aided by fellow DCU Having come up short men Kevin O’Flynn, Cormac against Antrim in the semi-fiRyan and Eoghan Smyth. nal last year Wexford had a point to prove in 2014 and 7. Flynn excels despite defeat. having toppled Kilkenny, OfGalway trailed eventual faly and Dublin in Leinster champions Kerry by 7 points Wexford defeated Galway in with 30 minutes on the clock a thriller to reach the final.

Unfortunately there was no happy ending for Wexford and their DCU hurling contingent Padraig Foley, Tony French and Gavin Bailley, as Clare captured three in a row.

4. DCU minors star for Donegal.

Donegal pipped Dublin by one point in the minor semi-final to reach their first ever final in the grade in Croke Park. Unfortunately, like their seniors they came up short against the men from the Kingdom. That Donegal team contained three DCU men; Caolan McGonagle, Sean Daffin and Cian Mulligan.

3. Donegal defy odds to beat fancied Dublin in semi.

Donegal were led by their former DCU star Michael Murphy and got one over on the bookies when they ended Dublin’s championship ambitions with help from other DCU graduates Micheal Boyle, Paul Durcan, Martin McElhinny and Declan Walsh. Dublin weren’t short on DCU links either including Stephen Cluxton, Johnny Cooper, James

Pendred maintains 100% record Daniel O’Connor Sports Reporter @CVSport

DCU alumni Cathal “The Punisher” Pendred continues to be one of the biggest stars of Irish MMA as he extended his unbeaten UFC record to 2-0, narrowly defeating Russian Gasan Umalatov in a split decision victory in Stockholm.

Coming off a heroic comeback win in Dublin against Mike King three months ago, the judges awarded the former Analytical Science student for his heart and aggression as he grinded his way to his second win in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, much to the delight of a loyal group of travelling Irish fans.

Cathal Pendred celebrates his first UFC victory in Dublin Credit Sportsfile

Pendred got the better of his Russian opponent in the first round, landing a number of significant strikes and the only successful takedown of the bout. An inside leg kick knocking Umalatov down was among

the highlights of the round.

The 27-year-old failed to find the same success with his striking in the second round.

Umalatov was able to counter Pendred’s wild hooks to do a considerable amount of damage. The Russian landed a hard

counter hook to put Pendred on his back and put his undefeated UFC record in jeopardy.

Despite absorbing a number of punches, Pendred showcased his granite chin to weather the storm and survive the round.

In the decisive third round,

McCarthy, Dean Rock, Paul Flynn and Eoghan O’Gara.

2. Dublin land U-21 football crown.

DCU student Conor McHugh inspired his Dublin side to the All-Ireland Under-21 football title with the aid of his DCU teammates. Dual star Ross Mullins and Shane Boland also represented Dublin. McHugh, who was one of the stars of the Sigerson team last year, has also represented the Colleges hurlers and his reputation was further enhanced when he scooped the U-21 player of the year award.

1. Cats get the cream.

Few would argue that Richie Hogan wasn’t the star man as Kilkenny clenched another All-Ireland title as last year’s Fitzgibbon hurler scooped numerous man of the match awards and dazzled hurling fans all over the country last year. DCU hurling fans were treated to his skill last year but unfortunately injury hampered his Fitzgibbon game time. Few DCU hurling folk will forget his time here.

Pendred found it difficult to find any openings in his opponent’s game. While the Irishman attempted to push the pace of the fight and create opportunities, Umalatov preferred to stay distant and counter punch his way through the final five minutes. The round was predominantly a stalemate between the two welterweights and the outcome was left to the judge’s scorecard.

Having never lost a fight by a judge’s decision, Pendred extended his winning streak to six fights when the judges scored the contest 2928, 28-29, 29-28 in favour of The Punisher. Although the decision was somewhat controversial, Pendred explained that he was confident he had won the fight. “I was the one pushing forward and pushing the fight the whole time,” he said in his post-fight interview. “It was an awkward fight but a win is a win”.

While it may not have been the dominant display Pendred would have hoped for, a win at his preferred weight class will give the DCU graduate plenty of momentum as he eagerly awaits his next fight. “I want to get in there as soon as possible.

I’m hoping to get in there before Christmas” Pendred said.

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0 David Gaul in action for DCU in Tuesday’s season opener Credit Cian Roche

O’Sullivan strikes the difference as DCU dismiss UCD First half strike enough to down rivals UCD in one goal thriller at St. Clare’s Ruaidhrí Croke Sports Editor

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AN Alan O’Sullivan tap-in on the brink of half time was enough for DCU’s senior soccer side to see off UCD in Tuesday’s season opener at St Clare’s.

It was a very welcome win for DCU over a side that traditionally they would struggle against. Despite a poor season last year that resulted in an early Collingwood Cup exit, UCD are always one of the stronger sides in college soccer so taking three points from them is certainly a bonus.

It is a feature of college soccer, and indeed all college team sports, that a certain amount of rebuilding has to take place each year with players leaving and new players coming in.

DCU have been lucky enough this season in that not too many players have left and there has been an influx of new talent. Eight of the DCU starting eleven were a part of the team that reached last season’s Collingwood Cup semi-final, something that will have pleased coach Declan Roche.

The home side started the stronger with early joy coming down the right wing thanks to the pace of Michael Isichei.

It would be Isichei to whom the first real chance of the

game fell when a well-taken corner from Darren Craven found the winger at the back post but his mistimed header bounced wide of the post.

UCD were under the cosh and struggled to create anything in the opening 20 minutes are so as DCU attacked at pace. The home side should have taken the lead on 18 minutes when Philip Kavanagh’s jinking run down the right wing allowed him to find O’Sullivan on the penalty spot but his effort was well saved by Niall Corbet before Isichei’s follow up strike the outside of the post and was scrambled away for a corner.

The next 20 minutes saw the game go somewhat flat as

both sides struggled to create chances. DCU captain Robert Gaul impressed in breaking up the UCD play as he excelled in the holding role between defence and midfield.

It was Gaul’s Shelbourne team mate who put the Glasnevin side into the lead on the stroke of half-time after some excellent build up play that began with centre back Tom Lahiff.

After picking up the ball in defence Lahiff played a perfectly weighted pass through the midfield to Isichei on the right. The winger cut inside and rolled the ball across goal allowing O’Sullivan to tap in to an empty net.

The former Aberdeen strik-

er almost bagged himself a second minutes later with an impressive solo effort. Picking up the ball on the halfway line he turned sharply and ran at the UCD defence before unleashing a powerful drive from 25 yards that had Corbet beaten but came crashing back off the crossbar.

The goal had come at a perfect time, allowing DCU to go into the break on the ascendancy.

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