Articles
Seachtain na Gaeilge DCU
Cad go díreach ar chóir go mbeadh ar eolas agat do Sheachtain na Gaeilge? Tá Seachtain na Gaeilge ag rith ón 1 – 17ú Márta i mbliana. Beidh rudaí ar siúil i ngach cúinne den Read more…
Year: 2017
Ilghnéitheach
Sraicfhéachaint ar Éifeacht Donald Trump i nDiaidh Míosa
Tar éis mí mar Uachtarán ar Stáit Aontaithe Meiriceá, tá sé soiléir go bhfuil Donald Trump dáiríre faoi na gealúintí tugtha aige nuair a bhí sé ag rith don ról i rith an tSamhraidh an Read more…
DCU News
CRC votes to hold referendum on constitutional changes
A referendum to amend the DCU Students’ Union Constitution is set to take place following the Class Representative Council voting in favour of the suggested changes within the document. Read more…
Articles
DCU Fashion Show the ‘Evolution of Style’
DCU’s Fashion Show process begins on the first day of college, organising models, sponsorship and most importantly clothes for the show is a monumental task left up to DCU’s very own Style society, and Lifestyle Read more…
Students' Union
Empowerment campaign encourages female participation in politics
DCU’s Students’ Union ran its first Empowerment Week in conjunction with the nominations for the SU Elections, opening on Tuesday.
DCU News
Counselling service launches new student helpline
A new student support line was introduced on campus last Tuesday by the Counselling and Personal Development Service of DCU.
Articles
How much is that doggy in the window
Ann, who felt hard done by due to the lack of a family dog in her own childhood, had a yearning for a puppy of her own. Browsing through Done Deal, she found an adorable litter Read more…
GAA
DCU claim All-Ireland fresher glory in both codes
Dublin City University’s freshers teams in both Gaelic football and hurling tasted All-Ireland glory this past week. On Thursday, March 2nd, Eoin Roche’s hurlers lifted the John Corcoran Cup for the first time in the Read more…
Football
DCU taste defeat against old rival after astonishing Collingwood Cup start
Dublin City University 8 Royal College of Surgeons 0 Collingwood Cup first round Dublin City University 3 NUI Galway 2 AET Collingwood Cup quarter-final Dublin City University 1 University College Cork 2 Collingwood Cup semi-final Read more…
News
Trump press ban may lead to better journalism
The recent barring of certain media outlets from a White House press “gaggle” may have a positive impact on journalism in the long run, according to DCU communications lecturer, Declan Fahy. Read more…
Articles
I ain’t no Hollaback gal
As a society we tend to have a very dismissive attitude towards sexual harassment. Many people consider it to be ‘just a catcall’, so what exactly is sexual harassment? Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual advances, Read more…
Articles
The History of St. Patrick’s Day
On the 17th of March, we wear green in honour of St. Patrick’s Day, but why exactly are we celebrating? Writer Bronwyn O’Neill looks at the history behind our national holiday. Saint Patrick’s Day is the Read more…
GAA
Fresher hurlers come from behind in extra time to win All-Ireland
DCU Dóchas Éireann 1-15 University of Limerick 1-13 John Corcoran Cup final DCU’s freshers hurling team tasted All-Ireland success for the first time in its history on Thursday, March 2nd, with a 1-15 to 1-13 Read more…
Boxing
Carter feels Robinson is key to DCU’s hopes at IABC
15 students will compete in next weekend’s Intervarsity Amateur Boxing Championships at the National Boxing Arena. Society chairman Shane Carter believes the team has done enough work over the last number of months to secure Read more…
Video
Video: Interview with Marina Carr, Windham-Campbell winner
We speak to Marina Carr, who won the Windham-Campbell prize this week to talk about receiving this literary honour, about her work that was judged, and about projects that she is currently working on. Video Read more…
Video
Video: Profile | DCU Fencing Club
We caught up with the folks at DCU Fencing Club — find out about the club, training sessions and what members’ favourite things about fencing are. Read more…
Video
Video: DCU Student Nurses Talk Placement
We spoke to DCU student nurses about their experiences while on placement. Read more…
Video
Video: New injection centres — Student Opinion
The introduction of new legislation to establish supervised injection centres has been approved by the cabinet recently. We asked DCU their thoughts on these new centres, and how they would feel if one were to Read more…
DCU News
Strike4Repeal protest to take place in DCU
A Strike4Repeal campaign is to commence in DCU if the government fails to call for a referendum on the Eighth Amendment before the 8th of March.
DCU News
Female run news website HerCampus launches in DCU
HerCampus, a female-run news site aimed at college level students has been launched in DCU.
National News
Minister Bruton announces reassessment of disadvantaged schools
Schools will find out next year if they still meet the criteria for disadvantaged supports funding due to major changes in the way schools are assessed.
Students' Union
UCD consent classes cancelled due to lack of interest
UCD’s Student Union had to cancel classes on sexual consent due to a lack of interest by the Student Body.
News
Former CICE lecturer reveals mistreatment of staff following Incorporation
A former Church of Ireland College of Further Education (CICE) lecturer has spoken in detail to The College View about the difficult circumstances they and colleagues have endured over the last year, following the closure of the college’s premises in Rathmines and its subsequent amalgamation into DCU.
DCU News
FOI reveals DCU library owed thousands due to fines
DCU library is owed €73,501.89 from students due to fines on late material, as revealed in information secured through a Freedom of Information Act request.
DCU News
DCU students develop coding teaching robot
Three DCU students have developed an innovative robot that teaches you how to code.