Articles
The “Bully” blocker: Christine O’Mahony claims DCUSU colleagues bullied her
VP O’Mahony made claims to The College View and on her social media that she was the subject of bullying during her time on the DCUSU. Read more…
Christine O’Mahony
Articles
Should we pay more for flights to improve climate change, as Ciarán Cuffe MEP suggested?
Nearly everyone in Ireland has availed of a cheap flight, offered by Ryanair. One can take a flight to Spain, Romania, Croatia, etc. for less than €20, which excludes if people want to add extra Read more…
The Hype
Artists remove their art from the National Gallery of Ireland
The National Gallery of Ireland (NGI), located in Merrion Square, Dublin has awarded a catering contract to the American Company, Aramark, for a three-year term. Aramark has gained controversy in recent years as it was revealed that they profit from Direct Provision in Ireland, which many find unacceptable. Read more…
Articles
“We’re safe nowhere from gender based violence”: Cyberflashing attacks wreak havoc on Zoom
“We wanted to take a stand against what’s happening because it’s gotten to a level where women are safe nowhere from gender based violence,” Maughan explained a fortnight after the flashing. Read more…
News
DCU’s study on vaginismus shows that the difficulty to define the reaction has major effects on research and treatment
Dr. Maria McEvoy from DCU’s School of Nursing has introduced a new study on vaginismus. Vaginismus is the experience of being unable to have penetrative sex and manifests as an involuntarily tightening of a woman’s Read more…
Features
DCU’s second years reflect on their first year on campus
ar. Online learning was challenging for many, especially due to the fact that they couldn’t meet up with friends, couldn’t partake in social events in person or enjoy the “dream college experience”. Read more…
Television
Is ‘Emily in Paris’ Culturally Insensitive and Cliché?
Season two of ‘Emily in Paris’ dropped last month. I must say I like the show because it’s something you can put on to relax, it is quite cringey sometimes but can be quite funny. Read more…
Articles
What new Covid regulations have been introduced on campus?
After a full academic year, DCU returned to on campus teaching. In Semester one, there was a cap on how many could stay in a room, there was limited amount of night time events,windows had Read more…
Film
What Are Your Favorite Christmas Films?
Christmas is approaching, which means it is time to put on your pajamas, make yourself a hot chocolate, turn on Netflix and watch some iconic Christmas films. Read more…
DCU News
DCU ranked sixth in The Sunday Times Good University Guide
The Sunday Times published recently their Good University Guide 2022, where National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG) was named their University of the Year 2022. Dublin City University (DCU) ranked sixth on the list this Read more…
Features
Since the Beginning of the Pandemic, Misinformation Has Spread Like Wildfire
Since the pandemic began, misinformation has been spreading like wildfire. There were posts on social media claiming that the Covid19 variant was actually made in a lab in Wuhan and that the Chinese government ‘deliberately’ Read more…
News
Students hit out at “college is too cheap” comment by UCC President
University College Cork’s president, John O’Halloran, told the Irish Examiner last week that he believes that an “honest conversation” should be had about the price of college. Read more…
Lifestyle
DCU to provide free sanitary products to students
“Period poverty affects more women in our communities than we realise…it is ridiculous that period poverty exists in Ireland in this day and age it is so wrong that in 2021 people are thanking you for getting them pads,”Claire Hunt from Period Poverty Ireland said. Read more…
Opinion
Have Nightclubs Opened Too Early?
With hundreds of people attending nightclubs every night, is this a big mistake put in place by the government? Read more…
Opinion
Maternity Restrictions are Immoral at this Point
We all understand the stress that the HSE has had to face throughout Covid-19, but to not allow a parent to see the birth of their child is immoral at this stage. Read more…
News
Student Nurses & Midwives protest outside Dáil Éireann
Student nurses and Midwives from across the country travelled to the Dáil yesterday for a protest organised by the Irish Nurses & Midwives Organisation (INMO).
Music
Jesy Nelson accused of ‘blackfishing’ after release of new music video “Boyz”
First of all, the author of this article is a mixed-race woman, therefore I am very knowledgeable about racism, cultural appropriation and blackfishing, as it affects me every single day. I logged onto Twitter one day, to see that Jesy Nelson decided to go solo and released her first song as a solo artist. I enjoy Little Mix’s music and always felt sorry for Jesy Nelson as she struggles a lot with her mental health.
Features
What Budget 2021 Has to Offer Young People and University Students
It’s that time of the year again, The Budget!! With the economy facing some difficulties due to the Covid19 pandemic, thankfully young people and students were thought about during the drafting.
News
Trinity College Student Union hosts Anti-Apartheid Week
Trinity College Student Union hosted an Anti-Apartheid week (4th-8th October), with many pro-Palestinian discussions and talks on the ‘Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions’ (BDS) movement. Read more…
Features
The challenges facing young people in Direct Provision accessing 3rd level education
Starting 3rd level education is challenging enough for the average student. Sorting out accommodation, transport, tuition fees, books and clothes is not so easy, especially in Ireland where tuition fees are the 2nd highest in Read more…
Opinion
Should Trump be Allowed Twitter Back?
Is the world a better place with a Trump-free twitter? Trump has made one too many mistakes on social media platforms, for anyone to think its a good idea that he receives access to Twitter again. Read more…