Randoms
No alternative for radio heads?
Aura McMenamin looks at the decline of Phantom FM and what the alternatives are for alternative music lovers. Read more…
Year: 2014
DCU News
Server problems affecting School of Communications ‘devastating’
Staff in the School of Communications are frustrated with server problems that are hindering students’ work. Read more…
DCU News
Graduate starting salaries at all-time low
Final year students consider their options as starting salaries fall to lowest rate in ten years. Read more…
Gaeilge
An Chrimé – Súil Siar, an Iarthar agus Tuaisceart Éireann
Tá deireadh le stáisiún teilifíse na Crimé, agus tógann ceann Rúiseach a háit, ag tabhairt gealltanais agus ag ofráil tacaíocht do phobal uathúil an Chrimé. Read more…
News Features
Marching with pride on St. Patrick’s Day
Ruth Marnell looks at the controversy surrounding the Boston St. Patrick’s Day parade and their decision to not allow the LGBT community to march under pro-LGBT banners in the parade. Read more…
DCU News
As it happened: Class Rep Council 7 abandoned due to lack of numbers
Class Rep Council 7 abandoned due to lack of numbers Read more…
Articles
Seven signs DCU is Hogwarts
You thought you’d never get the magical experience that Hogwarts has to offer. That is, until you accepted a place in Dublin City University. Read more…
DCU News
Mock wedding sees DCU SU meet charity goal
DCU SU raised over €7,000 for charity when Welfare Officer Lorna Finnegan took NUI Maynooth’s Mal Callan’s hand in marriage. Read more…
Features
How to make a fundraiser successful
Viral vids or good old fashioned hard graft: what are the vital ingredients for a good fundraiser? The College View investigates. Read more…
Film
Review: Dallas Buyers Club
Jason Brennan on Matthew McConaughey’s perfect comeback finale, Dallas Buyers Club. Read more…
Randoms
Notification nightmare
Another notification on Facebook. Another nightclub. Another promotion. People are starting to ignore the inevitable nightclub invites on Facebook. DCU student, Ailbhe O’Meara doesn’t take much notice of the invites anymore because “the news feed Read more…
Flux
The (fashion) show must go on
Typically your final year in college is a time spent worrying about literature reviews, library opening hours and job prospects. Instead, I have found myself in a position where the things keeping me awake at Read more…
Style
Stylefix #7
Shannon O’Sullivan serves up your fortnightly dose of beauty and fashion with a look at the Irish presence at London Fashion Week, how to get Vanessa Hudgens’ look and a review of Rimmel’s latest instant tan offering. Read more…
Film
The Ones That Got Away: Best of the Oscars Snubs
While the 2014 Academy Awards have been and gone, and all the gongs have been handed out, deservedly or not, Emily Bodkin takes a look at a few films that missed out on joining the movie award hall of fame. Read more…
Style
Mantalk #7
Set free from their fashion bubble, this week Craig talks all things Tinder and Seán tackles our need to get completely legless on a night out… Craig We’re rebranding, finally. This week marks a very Read more…
Randoms
The video went viral
What makes a video go viral? The College View looks at the ins and outs of what videos capture people’s imagination. Read more…
Opinion
The USI and student democracy
Sean Cassidy analyses the yes result to re-affiliating to the USI and what it will mean for DCU. Read more…
Travel
Explorer’s paradise: East Africa
Ditch the guidebook and discover the hidden delights of Eastern Africa. James Creagh has some tips to get you started. Read more…
Travel
European Escape: Paphos, Cyprus
Claudia Gocoul offers an alternative to the booze cruises synonymous with Greek islands; a relaxing escape to Paphos, Cyprus. Read more…
Features
Maximum Lolz: Interview with Barry and Stuart
Chris Jordan chats to comedy magicians Barry and Stuart about free shows, supernatural spoofs and hitting America. Read more…
DCU News
Student nurses to protest over wages and working conditions
Figures released by the Lancet report and low wages for graduate nurses prompt student protests. Read more…
DCU News
New amenities on campus if student centre secures “yes” vote
A variety of new amenities will be made available in DCU if proposed student centre gets go-ahead. Read more…
Opinion
Library opening hours no help for exams
Jamie Gallagher gives his thoughts on the library opening hours during exam time. Read more…
Clubs and Socs
RAG Society to remain prominent despite re-branding
DCU’s Raise and Give Society will continue to participate in college charity events despite the re-branding of the notorious RAG Week. Read more…
Travel
Don’t stop the party: Thailand
Full Moon Parties, Elephant trekking & Lady-Boy cabaret; Shannon O’Sullivan explains why Thailand has to be experienced to be believed. Read more…