Features
Learning the difference between a no and a maybe
As if sex, the most natural thing that brings both genders together, is something that needs to be discussed in segregations Read more…
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National News
Ireland falls behind on UN Sustainable Development Goals
A recent report by Social Justice Ireland shows Ireland’s poor performance in reaching the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals Read more…
Opinion
Why we still use Facebook
There are ways that we can protect our data on Facebook to a certain extent, by disclosing as little personal information about ourselves as possible and by not allowing third-party applications to access our Facebook pages, but the only real way to protect our information is to delete Facebook completely. Read more…
Opinion
Should 16-year-olds be politically involved?
Young people however, are inexperienced, in both academia and life. Forget secondary school students, most college students barely clean their room. If you cannot keep your own domain of existence in order, how are you qualified to try and impose order on society? Read more…
Features
A bed, a bathroom and an empty bank account
Nothing is safe unless you have money to burn at this stage. Read more…
Opinion
The mixed martial arts misconception
For so many, MMA is an outlet. From many kids in low-income areas, to those who have used MMA to avoid going down the wrong path in life, or those who have used MMA to exit that path. Read more…
Features
A shortage of horsepower
Undocumented horses and ponies cost the State €4.5 million a year Read more…
Opinion
Abstaining from United Ireland vote should have been an option
If the recent DCU referendum on a United Ireland was absolutely necessary, the option to abstain should have been included. Firstly, a vote of abstinence is not the same as not voting. The option to say not only am I not in favour of DCU calling upon the State to hold a referendum on a United Ireland, I do not think I, or the university, should intervene. Read more…
Features
Teaching on a prayer
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t’s strange looking back on religion classes during the junior cycle. Classes were considered somewhat of a farce by fellow students, a class where you could sit back and relax and not worry about the Read more…
Features
Young people pave the streets of tomorrow
Students are causing quite the political storm worldwide Read more…
Articles
Overcrowding in DCU’s libraries during exam periods
The College View covers the issue of overcrowding in DCU’s libraries, what affect this is having on students, and what is being done about it. Read more…
News
Siobhán Nic Thaidhg: flags, cups and class reps
The College View reflect of Siobhán Nic Thaidhg’s term as Vice President for Engagement and Development in the DCU Student Union. Read more…
DCU News
Module’s removal from course sparks criticism from students
[dropcap]The[dropcap] sports reporting module is in the process of being removed from the BA journalism course for both current and incoming students, according to the Head of the School of Communications.
News
Over 45 students ‘sleepout’ for Shanowen Shakedown Part 2
DCU’s outgoing and incoming Student Union representatives led a protest for a second time against the Shanowen accommodation rent increases. Read more…
Articles
Explainer: The Eighth Amendment
A referendum on repealing the Eighth Amendment will be a historical event for Irish society whether the Ireland votes yes or no. Read more…
Articles
The Metro Hotel must pick up “more of the slack” says local Councillor.
Payment to the victims of the Metro Hotel Fire in Ballymun are coming to an end. Read more…
DCU News
Niall Behan believes attitudes have changed towards DCUSU
Niall Behan reflects on his time as DCUSU President. Read more…
DCU News
Shanowen Shakedown Part 3: Students protest rise in accommodation costs outside Dáil Éireann
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] students protested the increase in student accommodation prices outside Dáil Éireann today, alongside other students and representatives from Trinity College and USI.
DCU News
DCU Philosophy Club hold discussion on the 8th Amendment
[dropcap]DCU’s[/dropcap] Philosophy Club discussed the 8th Amendment from a philosophical perspective at their biggest event to date on Wednesday, led by four guest speakers.
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DCU News
DCU to host cultural festival Anam
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] is collaborating with RTÉ radio programme South Wind Blows to host Anam, a two-day festival dedicated to music, poetry, film and drama. The event, which takes place on the 11th and 12th of April Read more…
University News
Students say studies suffer while working in college
[dropcap]The[/dropcap] College View spoke to students about their experiences balancing education both in secondary school and third-level education. This followed reports that one in five students aged 15 and over have a part time job Read more…
National News
Significant increase in illegal online purchasing of cannabis
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here has been a significant increase in the illegal purchase of cannabis online, especially among third level students internationally, a researcher has found.
Opinion
Living in Dublin: a luxurious cost
The sad reality is, student accommodations have the power to do this. They take advantage of vulnerable families and students who are forced to pay this money so they have a roof over their heads for the year. Read more…
Opinion
Is the media tainting perceptions of Russian society?
We are told that pride relating to Russian—indeed, all East European—origin is associated with toxicity and nationalism. Read more…