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…
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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…
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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
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…
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…
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Library opening hours no help for exams
Jamie Gallagher gives his thoughts on the library opening hours during exam time. Read more…
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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…
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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…
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Pylons: A rational reflection on EirGrid’s expansion
Ian Moran reflects on the controversy and opposition to EirGrid’s planned pylon route. Read more…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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It takes a community to tackle mental health
Students’ Union Welfare officer, Lorna Finnegan on how It takes a community that is willing to listen and provide small gestures of care, attention and support to tackle mental health issues. Read more…
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Clogher must fight for student fees position
Free-fees may be an ‘idealistic vote’ to Aaron Clogher, but can fee-charging countries and universities justify their rates, asks Odrán de Bhaldraithe. Read more…
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The success of the RAG Society poses questions for the SU
Opinions Editor, Sean Cassidy asks why RAG Society’s charitable events are so successful while the Students’ Union struggle with their RAG Week events. Read more…
Opinion
Medical negligence in Irish hospitals
One in every 10 patients is injured and one in every one hundred dies in Irish hospitals. Nathan Wheeler asks do you feel safe in Irish hospitals? Read more…
Opinion
Marketisation & managerialism is destroying Irish higher education
A new campaign, Defend the University, launched in DCU argues that it is not a funding crisis destroying Irish universities, but the turn towards marketisation & managerialism. Read more…
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Is your future worth the gamble?
Gambling plays a huge part in communities with betting establishments and advertising everywhere. But what are the downsides and is gambling worth the risk? Read more…