Randoms
Virtual love is now a reality: the rise of Tinder
Why go on excruciating dates when your phone can handle love for you? A look at the Tinder matchmaking app. Read more…
The College View
Clubs and Socs
DCU Dance scoop top prize at society awards
Dance were crowned ‘Best Society’, while other winners on the night included MPS, Friends and the African Society. Read more…
News Features
Smoke and mirrors: the backlash against E-ciagarettes
A look at the rise of e-ciagarettes ten years on from the introduction of the smoking ban. Read more…
Randoms
Keyboard warriors: The best Irish blogs
A look at five of the best offerings Ireland has for the blogging world. Read more…
Randoms
In too deep: The dark side of the web
A look at the ways hackers evade all laws and get their hands on information we thought was hidden. Read more…
Rugby
Ladies rugby team fall at semi-final hurdle
DCU ladies rugby coach Karl Miller talks to The College View about his side’s recent league semi-final loss. Read more…
Articles
Fitzpatrick reflects on disappointing O’Connor Cup loss
DCU Ladies Football manager Mark Fitzpatrick looks back on a disappointing O’Connor Cup loss to Queen’s University Belfast. Read more…
Other Sports
Crowning glory for boxers as All-Ireland title heads for DCU
DCU Amateur Boxing Club won All-Ireland gold at the national intervarsities recently as well as taking home five individual titles. Read more…
Gaelic Football
All-Ireland win “yet to sink in” for Conroy
Tommy Conroy, manager of the recently crowned All-Ireland club champions St Vincent’s, speaks to The College View. Read more…
University News
Waterford IT initiative to research historic US link
The tourism Minister recently launched a project which will create stronger ties between Waterford Institute of Technology and Georgia Southern University. Read more…
DCU News
DCU using debt collectors to hunt down fees
DCU is one of three Irish universities using debt collectors to collect outstanding student fees. Read more…
University News
Measles outbreak confirmed at NUIG
Students in the university are warned to watch out for symptoms including high temperatures and watery red eyes. Read more…
News
Students creating their own employment opportunities
The Union of Students in Ireland have launched their 2014 ‘Student Summit’ event to connect young entrepreneurs with successful business people. Read more…
University News
Trinity College to change official name
Trinity College are set to change their name in an identity change initiative aimed at simplifying references to the university. Read more…
DCU News
Sexual health survey reveals the need for more STI clinics at DCU
A recent survey by The College View reveals the attitudes of DCU students towards STIs and sexual health. Read more…
Irish & Languages
Rian na Gaeilge ar Thoghcháin Aontais na Mac Léinn
Má éireoidh leis an scéim chónaithe trí Ghaeilge in DCU, is gá Oifigeach Cultúrtha lán- nó páirtaimseartha a fhostú ar an gcampas. Read more…
DCU News
Newly elected SU expected to focus on sexual and mental health
Mental and sexual health awareness are issues of importance to the new SU sabbatical team of Kenneth Browne, Eve Kerton and Gary Gillick. Read more…
Irish & Languages
Éirí as na gCoimisinéirí
Cailleadh súntasacht an scéil seo trí easpa chlúdach ar RTÉ, rud a léiríonn fairsinge na faidhbe a bhí Ó Cuirreáin ag déileáil léi ar bhonn laethúil. Read more…
DCU News
Interest in council meetings drops as class reps don’t turn up for meetings
The process of democracy is being delayed at CRC after a fall in attendance over the last few weeks. Read more…
DCU News
DCU attending first USI congress since re-affiliation vote
DCU will attend the USI Congress next week despite having to yet to receive confirmation of membership. Read more…
Features
No make up selfie trend raises over €440k
By Aisling Kett Donations to the Irish Cancer Society have more than doubled to over €440,000 in the last 24 hours as a result of The No Make Up Selfie for Cancer Awareness campaign. Irish Read more…
DCU News
Scores of students face subsidy cut
DCU Access Service has contacted a number of students telling them that they may not be eligible for subsidised accommodation next year. Read more…
DCU News
Petition for labyrinth referendum presented as construction commenced
An emergency CRC meeting saw a motion for a referendum on the construction defeated. Read more…
DCU News
Minister advises students on EU careers
The Minister for European Affairs visited DCU last week as part of a recruitment drive to encourage Irish graduates to consider careers in EU bodies. Read more…
DCU News
DCU student applied for Voice reporter role on a whim
DCU student Atkinson landed a Voice of Ireland reporter role after applying just five minutes before deadline. Read more…