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SU host Diversity Week
Diversity week, hosted by the Students’ Union took place last week throughout campus from December 1 to December 5.
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Students and SU react differently to Budget 2015
DCU students and DCU SU reacted differently to today’s budget, which saw the first increase in Ireland’s expenditure since 2009.
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Apathy strikes again as referendum declared void
Last week’s referendum on whether the SU would support the construction of a labyrinth on campus has been declared null and void. Finnian Curran reports. Read more…
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Clogher blames unforseen circumstances for Summer Ball ticket queue
Ticket sales for this year’s Summer Ball were hampered as some students queue for over four hours. John Casey, Sharron Lynskey and Finnian Curran report. Read more…
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USI President-elect confident organisation can affect change
The Union launched a comprehensive position paper outlining the need for free fees at their recent Congress. Read more…
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Sober as a…student?
What to do when another night out on the beer seems too much? Sober Soc is here to help, a society based around alcohol-free events. Read more…
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In Pictures: DCU SU ’14 Day 2
Today was the final day for voting in the DCU SU ’14 elections. All candidates were hitting the campaign trail hard looking for those last minute votes.
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In Pictures: DCU SU ’14 hustings
All the action in pictures from today’s hustings for the 2014 Students’ Union elections. Read more…
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Welfare: Catherine Conneely on student support and doctor’s fees
Final year Irish and Journalism student, Catherine Conneely is campaigning to be DCU SU Welfare Officer 2014/2015. Aisling Kett has the story. Read more…
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Welfare: Eve Kerton on Access Service cuts and sexual health
Final year Communications student, Eve Kerton is running for Welfare Officer for DCU SU 2014/2015. Aisling Kett interviews. 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…
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Naked strippers overshadow DCU’s ‘most successful’ charity event
DCU and NUI Maynooth have been hit with controversy over fake stag and hen parties. Read more…
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Mock wedding sees DCU SU meet charity goal
DCU SU raised over €7,000 for charity when Welfare Officer Lorna Finnegan took NUI Maynooth’s Mal Callan’s hand in marriage. Read more…
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Apathy tops the poll as USI referendum passed
Student representatives were dismayed by poor turnout for DCU’s first online referendum. Read more…
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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…
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Calendar change decision sparks debate
A decision by DCU’s Academic Council to bring one of the two study weeks to before the Christmas break sparked debate at the recent CRC meeting. Read more…
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Students urged to pace drinking and remove “Neknomination” videos from their profiles
“Don’t Lose Sleep” campaign warns of consequences of excessive drinking in light of neknominations controversy. Read more…
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Students lead initiative to create Cultural Officer role
Students are leading a discussion to have an Cultural Officer position created at DCU to help promote international cultures and the Irish language. Sarah Bermingham reports. Read more…
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Robust debate ensues over motion to overrule nullification of USI referendum
Last year’s decision to nullify the referendum on DCU re-affiliating with the USI caused another lengthy debate at last week’s Class Rep Council meeting. Read more…
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CRC vote to support Defend the University Charter
CRC agrees to sign charter against corporations dictating learning at universities. 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…
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Class Rep Council takes a bite of the healthy eating issue
Issues have been raised at recent class rep council meetings with regard to the availability of healthy food and the access to a healthy lifestyle offered on campus, as Sarah Bermingham reports. Read more…
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Supermarket and clubs and society facilities wanted in new student centre
This week The College View got the thoughts of students on their experience of extra-curricular life at DCU and how it could be enhanced. Sarah Bermingham reports. Read more…
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SU propose to extend library opening hours
DCU’s Education Officer is proposing a student volunteer initiative based on American colleges in the hope of extending library opening hours, as writes Ciara Moore. Read more…
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SU to continue partnership with support service Niteline
DCU SU has renewed its affiliation with the Niteline student listening service, following a reduction in cost and the promise of increased levels of visibility. Read more…