The people are fighting. The ballot boxes are on fire. The politicians are lobbing insults. The news desks are debating their news slant. The executives are using their power to shift the democratic process. All Read more…
Americans will cast their vote on November 5, and it’s apparent that the anticipated election is more important than deciding if the US will have its first female president or a second Donald Trump term. Read more…
The United States election is casting a spotlight on the landmark case of Roe v Wade. The results of this election may have heavy impacts on US law. The connection between the legal system and Read more…
For many DCU students, the US presidential election is a novelty event. For American students, however, it is all too real. The College View interviewed two US students – Lauren Textor and Alex Alcala who Read more…
As a chill enters the air and the leaves turn all shades of brown, we begin to fill with excitement as one thought occupies our minds: Halloween! This holiday is linked with Autumn, and as Read more…
A number of DCU students walked out of lectures in protest of government inaction on the rising financial costs of third level education.
The walkout protest was one of many across the country. Read more…
We tend to hear the claim that people are not “maths people” because right now they lack mathematical ability. But notice the fact I said “right now”, because I believe that aptitude in maths can be improved. Read more…
5:45p.m on October 12th, where else would you rather be than in Croke Park in North County Dublin watching history repeat itself 15 years on?
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With Halloween coming up, I thought it would be a good idea as a film connoisseur to give you a little idea of what to watch whilst panned out on the couch, gorging yourself on Read more…
One of the most common struggles college students face nowadays is trying to balance their very busy lives, while of course, still trying to maintain a social life. As the college season began to draw Read more…
This year’s editorial board of The College View will be led by Katie O’Shaughnessy & Leonor Selas Amaral. Read more…
College is not easy. It’s academically rigorous, socially demanding, and certainly economically challenging, but it’s an utter privilege to be there. Okay, perhaps socially demanding is a stretch—the multiple nights out a week aren’t particularly stressful! But what’s not a stretch is the financial pressure that students and their parents are put through. Read more…
Starting college as a fresh 18-year-old, being thrown straight out of the most stressful exams of your adolescence life can be very daunting. Everyone tells you how life is flying by and that you’re “really grown up now”, (trust me this was my least favourite thing to hear). You get older, you make new friends and the people you grow up with aren’t the ones you see every day to talk about PE at lunch. Read more…
On Monday, the 15th of April 2024, DCU’s Media Production Society saw the election of a brand-new committee for the 2024/2025 academic year. After many speeches, questions, votes, and smiles, a new committee has finally Read more…
At the age of 37, Simon Harris is set to become our youngest ever Taoiseach after being appointed party leader of Fine Gael without opposition. The Wicklow native entered the world of politics at only Read more…
At 12pm on Wednesday the 20th of March DCU staff and students vacated classrooms in their droves in order to take part in the walkout in solidarity with the Palestinian people. The walk out, that Read more…
March 5th saw a worldwide blackout of Meta services lasting around an hour and a half. The affected platforms included Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Whatsapp and Messenger. Social media users took to X, formerly Twitter, at Read more…
15:15 – The quota has officially been hit & a new student union will be elected at 4pm today. 16:06 – The announcement is running late but the steps are incredibly busy with supporters. Most Read more…
Grave Concerns, written and directed by Dom Byrne, brought its opening night audience on an emotional journey through dark comedy and a stellar story. The play follows Matthew, played by Cameron Simpson, a Leaving Cert Read more…
Since 1984, it has been a tradition for the songs nominated for Best Original Song at the Oscars to be performed live during the awards ceremony each year. Whether that be Cynthia Ervio singing Stand Read more…
Amidst the hustle and bustle of city life, streets are changing and concerns are growing across the country: the need for sustainable transport measures. The difficult challenge of balancing environmental considerations with increasing urban congestion Read more…
3/5 stars Olivia Coleman and Jessie Buckley’s talents shine throughout a scandalously sweary mystery comedy. When the residents of a stereotypical seaside town begin receiving heinously foul-mouthed letters, free-spirited Irish immigrant Rose is locked up Read more…
After five rounds of Allianz Football League action and three more to play, competition is hotting up in all four grades. Division 1 New Manager Mickey Hart has navigated an almost perfect start to the Read more…
Ruth O’Leary’s debut novel The Weekend Break gives you a glimpse into the lives of different women. The relatable novel is a brilliant gift coming up to Mother’s Day this Sunday. The newly released novel Read more…
Rating: 3/5 The newly released biographical film, Bob Marley: One Love, directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green explores the life of Bob Marley, and Bob Marley and The Wailers, leading up to the ‘One Love Peace Read more…