Football
Seventh Annual Bill O’Herlihy Cup to take place on April 14th
The Seventh Annual Bill O’Herlihy Cup will take place on the DCU five-a-side pitches on Thursday, April 14th at one o’clock, it was announced this week.
The College View
Opinion
Is ‘period leave’ an example of inequality in the workplace?
With some companies now introducing period leave for female employees, Shauna Bowers explains why she thinks the allowance is unnecessary. Read more…
DCU News
INTRA reform and aid for placements priority for Education & Placement hopefuls
Students on placement will have a representative in the Students’ Union after the role of VP for Education and Placement is introduced from next year. This role will be introduced to support student nurses, teachers Read more…
Students' Union
Engineering and Computing Hustings: Condon, Hayden and McCullagh
The hustings for the Engineering and Computing faculty convener began with a three minute opening statement from each candidate and then opened up the floor for questions. The three candidates running for the position are: Riain Condon, Avril Read more…
Articles
College dating deal breakers
Adam Daly’s satirical view on college relationships. Read more…
Articles
Students can expect decrease in GP fee
The cost of a doctor visit on campus could see a reduction to €15 according to the Vice President for Welfare and Equality Domhnaill Harkin. The current price of visiting the GP in DCU is €20 and decreasing the Read more…
DCU News
Students urged to get smart and learn to restart a heart
A Campaign has been set up in DCU to raise awareness and encourage people to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). 62 per cent of DCU students surveyed said that they are unable to perform CPR. Final year Read more…
Students' Union
Engagement and Development: Naoise McHugh on training class reps
Naoise McHugh is a final year multimedia student in DCU and the former class rep believes his social skills and determination are what qualify him for the role of VP for Engagement and Development. McHugh hopes to Read more…
News
No official opposition to cannabis referendum
No student or group has registered as opposing the passing of the referendum which will mandate the DCU Students’ Union to support and campaign for the legalisation of cannabis. Students will be asked to vote Read more…
GAA
A story of sectarian GAA coverage in Northern Ireland
Sport is a competitive battle of endurance and desire for victory. Individual battles add up to make a war, and a war curtails an underlying conflict of political, economic or religious tension. Sport combines athleticism Read more…
Students' Union
Not all fun and James: Academic Affairs result expected to be tight
James Donoghue and James Nolan are the two candidates running for the new position of Academic Affairs Officer in the Students’ Union election this year.
The Hype
Finding the formula for a musical comeback
The music industry is no stranger to stars trying to make a comeback, however whether they fail or succeed is a separate entity.
Opinion
Climate change can no longer be ignored
Sonja Sjogren speaks about why people need to start taking the consequences of climate change more seriously. Read more…
Students' Union
Humanities students shouldn’t have to defend the quality of degrees all convenor candidates agree
Intra placements across all courses in the humanities faculty made up a significant part of each of the four convenor candidates opening addresses during hustings. Every candidate spoke about the need for an Intra placement Read more…
Music
“We’re doing it for Ireland” say Rusangano Family
In the Shona language of Zimbabwe, the word Rusangano means togetherness, and it’s clear that the concept resonates strongly with Rusangano Family’s members – MCs God Knows and MuRli, from Shannon by way of Zimbabwe Read more…
DCU News
Stiff competition for part-time SU positions
The new part-time position of Irish Language Officer is contested by three candidates, Cáit Ní Cheallacháin, Críotíona Ní Laimhín and Barra Ó Scannláin. Ní Cheallacháin wants to weave the Irish language into all aspects of Read more…
Boxing
DCU boxers win five medals
DCU came away with five medals after a hugely successful Irish Athletic Third Level Boxing Association Championships at the National Boxing Stadium, Dublin on Wednesday, March 16th. Conor Smyth, Faolan Rahill, Shane Fitzgerald and Jake Read more…
Music
Will Zayn go the same Direction as Robbie?
There comes a time in each successful boyband’s lifespan where one member throws a spanner in the works and decide to leaves the band, disappointing fans all over the world.
Articles
Chloe Boucher makeup masterclass
Chloe Boucher demonstrates her favourite makeup tips at a masterclass. Read more…
News
Accountancy Learning centre proposed at business school hustings
Business Faculty Rep Hustings took place in The Venue on Thursday. Niall Behan, Christine Farrell, Michelle Hayden and Louise McLarnon hope to be elected to the position on Wednesday. Behan plans to introduce an Acountancy Read more…
Articles
Pick your pout with the right lip products
Liners or glosses, this guide will help you choose the best lip product for you. Read more…
Travel
Discover Manchester
Aoibheann Diver explores the sights of Manchester. Read more…
Students' Union
Engagement and Development: Eimear MacGuire talks making the most of colloege
St. Pat’s final year humanities student, Eimear Maguire believes her active role in extra curricular activities makes her the ideal candidate to be the first DCUSU VP for Engagement and Development. Maguire has long been involved in college life across Read more…
DCU News
Peer support system, consent workshops and STI tests, priority for Welfare candidates
Three candidates; Alison Ring, Cody Byrne and Shane Parsons, compete for the role of DCU Students’ Union Welfare Officer 16/17 in the SU election. The College View spoke to the three candidates about their SU welfare goals.
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Students' Union
Nurse appreciation high on agenda for science & health hopefuls
It’s a two horse race for the position of Science and Health Convenor 2016-2017, Jason Bolton and Anton McDonnell respectively hope to be elected to the position on Wednesday. The absence of a faculty reading Read more…