News
SU hold two referendums
Two referendums take place along with the SU Elections this week. Nicola Ayres reports. Read more…
The College View
News
Petition created to move exams for marriage equality referendum
A petition has been created to urge DCU to remove exams from May 22 the day of the Marriage Equality Referendum, Katie O’Neill reports Read more…
Articles
Making the lifestyle change
Here is a quick guide for better living: Set yourself goals for semester two: Although we’re one month in, there is still plenty of time to make a change. Whether these are academic goals inspired by Read more…
The Hype
One-line reviews
Heems’s Eat. Pray. Thug.: Better than anyone could have hoped for; “Home”, “Flag Shopping” and “Patriot Act” are all absolute must hear songs. Kanye’s performance at the BRITs: How long you been laughing at Lionel Read more…
Through My Eyes
Behind the scenes at the Aviva
Working in the Presidential suite isn’t as glamorous as you’d think Read more…
News
Brian Cody awarded Honorary Doctorate
Brian Cody, Kilkenny hurling manager and teacher awarded and Honorary Doctorate from DCU Read more…
The Hype
Neil Gaiman says Sandman script is “best in 20 years”
While accepting an award in UCD, Neil Gaiman spoke of the Sandman film, his journalistic past and why he doesn’t believe in writer’s block. Read more…
Features
Editorial: Why Always Kanye?
Arts editor Odrán de Bhaldraithe looks at the curious treatment of Kanye West in the public eye and contrasts it with that of the Gallagher brothers. Read more…
DCU News
Students set to vote on two referenda this week.
Along with the Student Union elections, DCU students will be asked to vote on two referenda this week. But what exactly are they? Nicola Ayres reports. Read more…
The Hype
Death from Above 1979 @ the Academy
Sometimes it’s best not to overthink things. I learned this pretty quickly at the Academy when Death From Above 1979 came to town. How will new album The Physical World stand up live? Can they Read more…
Articles
Bringing back the bob
Cutting your hair short is not an easy decision to make and it can be a very daunting idea, you’ve being growing your hair since you were a child, it’s all you know. It is Read more…
Features
Melanie Murphy on depression, disorders and becoming a role model
Melanie Murphy is the latest DCU student to succeed in the entertainment industry Read more…
DCU News
Relaying together for a cure for cancer
DCU Relay for Life 2014 was completed by 11 teams and 4 survivors in the hope to raise €2000 for the Irish Cancer Society Read more…
Features
Paddy’s Day and Prejudice
Jade O’Leary discusses the stigma attached to Irish people when it comes to drinking alcohol. Read more…
Features
Setting sail or an empty Vessel – are the days of YouTube numbered?
For most kids, turning ten is an exciting milestone. I mean, it’s not every day you enter double digits. For video-sharing site YouTube, however, its birthday on Valentine’s Day just gone is even more significant. Read more…
Features
‘Kidstagram’ – should we be worried about children going viral?
Laura Colgan takes a look at why people want their kids to become internet sensations, and if it is fair to the children themselves. Read more…
News
RCSI student handed suspended sentence
A former RCSI student was given a three-year suspended sentence after threatening staff at the college Read more…
DCU News
Welfare: McGoey on laughter therapy, colour runs and self-defence
McGoey talks about her original ideas, such as putting a fresh spin on Mental Health campaigns by introducing initiatives such as Laughter Therapy and Colour Therapy. Read more…
DCU News
Welfare: Harkin on lowering doctors fees, STI checks and combatting fines on campus
Final year law student and Welfare candidate, Domhnaill Harkin, speaks to The College View about his ideas. Read more…
DCU News
Welfare: O’Dwyer on working with local landlords, healthy eating and an approachable SU
Ciara O’Dwyer is a final year communications student and Welfare candidate for the SU Elections. Here, she speaks to The College View about her plans if she is elected. Read more…
News
Welfare: Flanagan on boosting the Irish language
Education and Training student, Mikey Flanagan proposes a bike scheme between DCU, St. Pat’s and Mater Dei. “Cycling is a low cost way to improve health and to be happier. If a student ever has Read more…
News
Welfare: Gillian McInerney on sex, consent and communication
Second year Contemporary Culture and Society student Gillian McInerney is the current chairperson of DCU LGBTA and the Equality Officer for Gender and LGBT Issues in the Class Rep Council. If elected Welfare Officer, McInerney Read more…
News
Welfare: Drea on exam stress and healthy eating
Katie Drea is a final year Contemporary Culture and Society student who proposes appointing a Welfare Officer for each of DCU’s clubs and societies “to make it easier for students to talk about their problems Read more…
DCU News
President: Kim Sweeney on CRC, fines and mental health
Kim Sweeney tells Katie O’Neill why she should be the next Students’ Union President Read more…
DCU News
Education: Donoghue on a more integrated CRC, Irish scholarships and peer to peer mentoring
James Donoghue talks to The College View about a more approachable SU at exam time, a peer to peer mentoring system and holding an official SU Careers Week. Finnian Curran reports. Read more…