Boxing
McEntee wins gold in National Boxing Championships
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]ne of DCU’s up-and-coming boxing stars, Terry McEntee, claimed gold at November’s Senior National Championship in the National Boxing Stadium.
The College View
Film
How The Post showcases the power of journalism
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] newspaper’s first obligation is to the truth. It also has to be mindful not to put its future in jeopardy. So, what happens when you uncover a grave secret that the government have been Read more…
The Hype
New year, new music
[dropcap][/dropcap]2[dropcap][/dropcap]017’s music scene featured the dominance of Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift’s redefinitions, The ChainSmokers collaborating withwColdplay and break-away artists like Camila Cabello soaring to the top of the charts.
Film
Three Billboards Stands on Acting, Falls on Pacing
A[dropcap][/dropcap] latecomer in the race for the Oscars comes from Martin McDonagh with his first movie since Seven Psychopaths. Three Billboards tells the story of Mildred Hayes (Frances McDormand), a mother vying for the murder Read more…
Books
Books that portray the reality of mental illness
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he theme of mental illness is no stranger to the literary world. However, in an age where mental illness is often romanticised, it can be hard to find stories that show its complexity and reality. Read more…
The Hype
When music fights back
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]ar, huh, what is it good for? Absolutely nothing. That is of course if you listen to musicians like Edwin Star who have used music to dispute politics and government. Music has been used to Read more…
Opinion
The Good Friday ban, a modern approach or a loss of identity?
Pubs only close these two days a year and as part of Irish culture, this trend has been here for all of our lives, with this ban being lifted we are becoming more modern but at the same time it has to be asked, are we losing a part of our identity? Read more…
Articles
Prohibition is not the answer to digital harassment
If parents want to protect their children from the dangers of smartphones, then they have to come to a mutual understanding with each other and educate them on the dangers that exist. Read more…
Features
What’s next for Hollywood after the Me Too campaign
[dropcap]They[/dropcap] say that 2016 was the year all our favourite celebrities died and 2017 was the year all our favourite celebrities were dead to us. With the 90th Academy Awards fast approaching there has been Read more…
The Hype
Owning It: Your Bullsh*t free guide to living with anxiety
[dropcap]Owning It [/dropcap]is a breath of fresh air when it comes to books about anxiety. Author Caroline Foran’s style of writing is more like chatting to a friend than reading a book, avoiding heavy jargon. Read more…
The Hype
Comedy gold or comedy bold?
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]ushing the boundaries has always been a comedians bread and butter, but how far can a joke go before it becomes too offensive?
Opinion
Net neutrality vitally needed to keep the internet democratic
Little did I realise it is in fact what sustains an open and democratic internet, a principle which I think we take for granted every day we ‘log on’. Read more…
The Hype
The growth of the Irish music scene
[dropcap][/dropcap]M[dropcap][/dropcap]any think of Irish music and images of an auld lad playing spoons in some pub down a bothrin pop into mind. A walk through Temple Bar in the height of July would similarly convince Read more…
Opinion
The danger of normality
It’s no secret that young people are incredibly impressionable, especially young girls. With the growing dominance of social media in young people’s lives, influencers need to recognise this as they are a big part of young people’s lives. These photoshopped images have a lasting impression on young people, they see these images and perceive them as normal.
News
DCU appoints former NYT editor as adjunct professor
[dropcap]Jill [/dropcap]Abramson, former Executive Editor of The New York Times, has been appointed as an Adjunct Professor in DCU’s School of Communications. Abramson’s role will be primarily supplementary and is not expected to work directly Read more…
University News
Students frustrated with the hidden fees of J-1 agencies
[dropcap]H[/dropcap]idden fees and strict rules are making working in America on a J-1 increasingly difficult for Irish students.
DCU News
DCU create online Irish learning tool
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] has launched a new online platform for learning Irish. Irish 101 offers users an “introduction to Ireland’s culture by learning the basics of the Irish language”.
GAA
Carthy and DCU primed for UCD showdown
[dropcap]N[/dropcap]iall Moyna’s DCU advanced to the Quarter Finals last Wednesday after a battling 1-07 to 0-07 over Dundalk Institute of Technology to set up a clash with old foes UCD in a repeat of the Read more…
University News
Arts graduates lowest earners according to HEA
[dropcap]N[/dropcap]ew arts graduates may earn as little as €13,000 a year, according to a HEA report. But most CAO applicants opt for arts and humanities degrees at 22 per cent, while 16 per cent choose Read more…
University News
50% of Arts graduates feel their degree is irrelevant
[dropcap]Half [/dropcap]of Arts graduates feel their course is relevant to their current employment according to the Higher Education Authority. A new report published by the HEA surveying graduates of the class of 2016 revealed that Read more…
News
560 new student beds in development in DCU
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] started the development of 560 new student beds on the Glasnevin campus last week. The new residences will be built on part of the existing soccer pitches with the plan to reinstate the pitches Read more…
DCU News
DCU sports scholarships falls by 62 per cent
[dropcap]Numbers[/dropcap] of students entering DCU through an Elite Athletic Scholarship have dropped by 62 per cent since last year, according to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request obtained by The College View. Only thirty five Read more…
University News
Survey finds high satisfaction among Irish students
[dropcap]The recent Eurostudent survey will help the government to make decisions that will benefit Irish students, according to Minister for Higher Education. [/dropcap]
DCU News
DCU students march for transgender rights
[dropcap]Students[/dropcap] from DCU’s LGBT society marched to support the Transgender Healthcare Protest on the 20th January. Dean O’Reilly, the chairperson of DCU’s LGBT society, said that there were roughly 25 students from DCU who showed Read more…
DCU News
New DCU GAA pitch plan ruffles feathers
[dropcap]Migratory[/dropcap] geese are a threat to DCU’s plans to build a new astroturf GAA pitch in St. Patrick’s College. Locals have objected to the plans for the all-weather sports facilities on the grounds that over Read more…