Features
Do young people care about politics?
Why do so many young people not vote? It’s a question asked before, and The College View investigates why. Read more…
Year: 2013
Student Life
Studying abroad: an experience ‘worth the pain’
What do students face when applying for Erasmus? Read more…
National News
Anger expressed as dole is cut for those under 26
Budget 2014 brought in harsh cuts to the Jobseeker’s Benefit social welfare allowance for those under-26 and young people and their represenatatives are kicking up a fuss, report Theresa Newman and Finnian Curran. Read more…
DCU News
Taoiseach opens Family Business Centre at DCU
An Taoiseach Enda Kenny was on campus recently to launch the new Family Business Centre. While at DCU, he also visited the Volunteer Expo and commented on the benefits of volunteering. Read more…
News
How did Budget 2014 affect students?
How did Budget 2014 affect you? Theresa Newman reports on a cut which will affect several students and young people – a reduction in the dole or Jobseekers Allowance. Read more…
National News
Excise duty on alcohol increased in budget
A 10c excise was placed on the price of alcohol in Budget 2014, but those who called for a minimum price to be placed on alcohol believe this won’t go far enough, as Ruth Marnell reports. Read more…
Through My Eyes
Fishing for the truth
One student talks about their run in with catfishing, where anonymous users online pretend to be someone else entirely. Read more…
National News
Hike in medical card prescription charge in Budget 2014
Budget 2014 announced changes to the Medical Card system and a hike in the cost of Medical Card prescriptions – DCU’s health services are not in a position to cater for Medical Card students however, as Theresa Newman reports. Read more…
Articles
Breast Cancer Awareness
Over 3,000 Irish women are diagnosed with Breast Cancer each year, so it is vital young females take good care of their bodies. Read more…
Articles
30 Thoughts For 30 Days
It takes three weeks of relentless routine for something to become a habit. Take a look at our 30 thoughts for 30 days for a new outlook on life. Read more…
News
Unsure first-years seeking help of Student Advice Centre
Several first year students are unsure about their course and sense of direction in university and have sought the help of the Student Advice Centre. Rachel McLaughlin spoke to Director Claire Bohan. Read more…
Articles
College Fitness
We have all felt the burden of trying to keep fit and active in college, here is how you can get your exercise on a student friendly budget. Read more…
Student Life
Coursing through
What happens to the students who don’t find the course of their dreams? The College View finds out. Read more…
DCU News
SHAG Week: A Social Round-Up
SHAG week took place on DCU campus last week, when inflatable penis pinatas, sexperts and sex comedians rolled into town to provide students with good-humoured advice and information. Read more…
News Features
The privacy policy
Facebook has changed its privacy policy, but just how private was it before? Read more…
Style
Mantalk: An Introduction
In a brand new style column for Flux, for men, by men, Craig Sutton and Seán Ó Grifín take us through their own personal style and give us an insight into what they’re going to cover in your must read every fortnight; Mantalk. Read more…
Articles
Helpful Phone Apps For Students
Apps can be used for much more than just gaming and social networking, they can be a tool used to help improve your health and well-being. Heres a roundup of our favourite free lifestyle apps.
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Features
Government to cut €25 billion after decimal point mix up
It seems they made a mistake in last week’s budget… Read more…
Features
On the brink of starvation
You may be short of money, but some students literally cannot afford food. A look at some students who are being pushed to the edge. Read more…
Features
Fighting like cats and gangsters: the feline frenzy over Love/Hate
A look at the unexpected violent nature of one of Ireland’s most popular dramas. Read more…
GAA
Munnelly proves pivotal in opening test
DCU staff member, Ross Munnelly, was the highest scorer for Ireland in their opening International Rules test against Australia. Read more…
Opinion
Budget 2014: Spending cuts, not tax increases, are the enemy
Sean Rooney, National Vice-Chairperson of Labour Youth gives his reaction to the government’s budget for the coming year. Read more…
Opinion
Need to quicken pace for Seanad reform
Head of the School of Law & Government and Democracy Matters member, Professor Gary Murphy welcomes the legislation to allow all graduates to vote in the Seanad but argues that it doesn’t go far enough. Read more…
Features
DCU Aussie Rules club to welcome Oxford University
The newly formed DCU Aussie Rules club will welcome Oxford University to Ireland this month for the Fitzpatrick Cup. Read more…
News
UCD takes pro-choice stance
Students of UCD have voted for their university to adopt a pro-choice stance on abortion, but concern has been raised over the lack of publicity the campaign received on campus, as Emily Bodkin reports. Read more…