DCU News
SU ask students to vote yes for new student centre
A referendum to extend and reduce the student centre levy to fund a new four-storey student centre is taking place this week. Read more…
Articles by Katie O’Shaughnessy
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Opinion
Library opening hours no help for exams
Jamie Gallagher gives his thoughts on the library opening hours during exam time. Read more…
Political
Young and running for politics: Ellen O’Connor
The College View speaks to Trinity Student Ellen O’Connor who is running in the upcoming local elections. Read more…
Political
Young and running for politics: Sean Tyrrell
The College View speaks to DCU student Sean Tyrrell who is running in the upcoming local elections. Read more…
National News
Students encouraged to open up after death of DCU student
DCU Students’ Union and the chaplains of the Interfaith Centre are encouraging students to open up about their grief as DCU student is laid to rest. Read more…
Opinion
Opinion: Pro-life disaffiliation is dangerous
Sean Cassidy gives his reaction to pro-life students disaffiliating from UCD Students’ Union following the abortion stance referendum. Read more…
Opinion
An bhfuil cead agam mo theanga a labhairt?
Rónán Ó Dálaigh gives his reaction to the resignation of the Irish Language Commissioner and where the future of the Irish language lies. Read more…
Opinion
Pylons: A rational reflection on EirGrid’s expansion
Ian Moran reflects on the controversy and opposition to EirGrid’s planned pylon route. Read more…
DCU News
Water leaks cause damage to DCU library
Sections of the library remain closed off as staff assess the damage caused by the water leaks this morning. Read more…
Opinion
Policy making needs to be more democratic
Trinity student Fiachra Ó Raghallaigh gives his view on politicians reliance on expert groups and advisers when it comes to policy making, and the need for a more democratic process. Read more…
Opinion
DCU Students’ Union: A lot done, a lot more to do
As the end of the first semester approaches, Opinions Editor Sean Cassidy reflects on the work done by DCU Students’ Union so far this year. Read more…
Opinion
The problems with business funded universities
Opinions Editor Sean Cassidy on the impact relying on the business industry could have for Irish universities. Read more…
Opinion
Compassion not condemnation is the solution
DCU student Ronan O’Dalaigh gives his response to the recent setting fire of a horse in Tallaght and society’s response to the news coverage it received. Read more…
Opinion
DCU and democracy still the losers in Seanad ‘reform’
Steve Conlon on DCU and democracy being the losers in seanad reform and the need for real reform in the upper house. Read more…
Opinion
The importance of debate
The College View’s Opinions Editor on the importance of debate. Read more…
Opinion
A balanced view of liberal Israel
Following Mark Humphry’s opinion piece supporting Israel, DCU student Mark Chabbel gives his thoughts on Israel and Palestine. Read more…
Opinion
We need to embrace mechanisms of democracy available to us
Opinions Editor Sean Cassidy on the need to embrace the empowerment of students and class reps and start informing them about what occurs in their student organisations. Read more…
DCU News
Students threatened with late fines despite paying fees
A number of students recently received emails from the fees office over not paying their registration fee, despite the students being up-to-date with the payments. Read more…
Opinion
In support of liberal Israel
Lecturer Mark Humphrys on why he supports Israel because it is a liberal state, and its enemies are not. Read more…
Opinion
Need to deconstruct the walls of stigma around mental health
Chairperson of DCU’s LGBTA Society, Declan Faulkner on how we can deconstruct the walls of stigma around mental health. Read more…