SU '14
Welfare: Catherine Conneely on student support and doctor’s fees
Final year Irish and Journalism student, Catherine Conneely is campaigning to be DCU SU Welfare Officer 2014/2015. Aisling Kett has the story. Read more…
Year: 2014
SU '14
Welfare: Eve Kerton on Access Service cuts and sexual health
Final year Communications student, Eve Kerton is running for Welfare Officer for DCU SU 2014/2015. Aisling Kett interviews. Read more…
SU '14
Welfare: Ciaran Martin on mental health and RAG week
Third year Mechatronic Engineering student, Ciaran Martin is running for Welfare Officer in the DCU SU elections 2014. Aisling Kett interviews. Read more…
Features
No make up selfie trend raises over €440k
By Aisling Kett Donations to the Irish Cancer Society have more than doubled to over €440,000 in the last 24 hours as a result of The No Make Up Selfie for Cancer Awareness campaign. Irish Read more…
Features
The St Patrick’s Day Parade from the Inside Out
Mater Dei Student Anna Culleton talked to The College View about how it feels to be part of the parade which is the centre of the St Patrick’s day Festival each year. The Wexford native Read more…
Features
What you REALLY do during Reading Week
By Janine Kavanagh Reading week. The bi-annual reprieve from lectures, assignments and the stress of college has arrived. For those of us in faculties that support it anyway. A whole week when we should be Read more…
Articles
DCU’s Newest Star
By Eimear Phelan The newest face of the Voice of Ireland announced DCU student David Atkinson as its new Backstage reporter. The 20 year old Wexford Native has snagged the ‘break of a lifetime’ when Read more…
Features
Seven extremely valid reasons to go to NuBar
By Jade O’Leary 1. To celebrate/drown your sorrows after receiving exam results What better way to celebrate the fact that you’re officially a genius (you got over 50% in two whole modules after all) than Read more…
Music
Foxes @ The Academy 2
Pop melodies anchored by melancholia: Rachel McLaughlin has the lowdown on Foxes’ recent gig @ Academy 2. Read more…
The Hype
Mantalk #8
This week Craig claims he knows how to talk to girls and Seán is sick of our elitist attitudes… Read more…
DCU News
Scores of students face subsidy cut
DCU Access Service has contacted a number of students telling them that they may not be eligible for subsidised accommodation next year. Read more…
DCU News
Petition for labyrinth referendum presented as construction commenced
An emergency CRC meeting saw a motion for a referendum on the construction defeated. Read more…
Opinion
Heroic or treacherous? Perceptions of a whistleblower
Tomas O Ruanaidh on why our perceptions of, and how we portray, whistleblowers needs to change. Read more…
DCU News
Minister advises students on EU careers
The Minister for European Affairs visited DCU last week as part of a recruitment drive to encourage Irish graduates to consider careers in EU bodies. Read more…
DCU News
Number of students interested in running for SU elections this year “unbelievable”
This academic year has seen a rise in the number of students interested in running for a position in the SU elections. Read more…
Opinion
Engage with candidates and vote in SU elections
Sean Cassidy on why it’s important for every DCU student to engage with the candidates in the upcoming SU elections and use their vote. Read more…
DCU News
DCU student applied for Voice reporter role on a whim
DCU student Atkinson landed a Voice of Ireland reporter role after applying just five minutes before deadline. Read more…
Food
Mississippi mud pie
Myself and a bunch of friends traveled to South Carolina on a J1 visa last summer. While there, my keen interest in food and baking had me trying every tasty treat that my broke Irish behind Read more…
Opinion
Options needed for non-drinkers and students on ban
Societies Officer Eve Kerton on the need for options for DCU’s non-drinkers and those on a drinking ban. Read more…
Laughing Through Life
BREAKING: It’s raining in Ireland
The Daily Mail recently published a story about TOWIE star Lauren Goodger avoiding a puddle. The College View lists other examples of bizarre and mundane journalism. Read more…
Opinion
Drinks promotions nights heading for disaster
Opinions Editor Eamon Donoghue on the dangers of drinks promotions nights following crushes due to overcrowding at two nightclubs in Ireland. Read more…
News Features
Are we forcing women into politics?
This year’s local elections will be the last without an imposed female gender quota. The College View examines the affect this policy could have and whether it really is fair. Read more…
Music
CHVRCHES @ The Olympia
Venue change, backing tracks and online notoriety – Jason Brennan checks out Chvrches’ recent show at the Olympia. Read more…
FluxFeat
REVIEW: Derren Brown – Infamous Tour
Is Derren Brown the best stage act in modern time? Jason Brennan went along to his Infamous show to see for himself. Read more…
Features
For the Love of Lupita
Niamh Doherty on the rise and rise of Hollywood’s darling girl Lupita Nyong’o. Read more…