Clubs and Socs
Domino’s asks MPS to remove video over content
MPS have issued a statement about their hoax video which was not intended to promote violence after their sponsor Domino’s Pizza requested it to be taken down. Read more…
The College View
Articles
SUSI approves 43,000 grants compared to 6,000 this time last year
SUSI has shown a large improvement on last year, with 39.000 students having received grant payments on time Read more…
Clubs and Socs
Students bare chill for RAG Underwear Mile
Some forty brave DCU students took part in the recent RAG Underwear Mile, which saw them run around campus clad in boxers and briefs in aid of RAG’s social projects. Read more…
Irish & Languages
An tOireachtas, inniu agus inné
Thosaigh an féile Gaeilge, an tOireachtas, sa bhliain 1897 agus tá sé fós ar siúl inniu, agus é ag dul ó neart go neart. Read more…
Irish & Languages
Aitheantas le hAghaidh Teanga Chomharthaíochta na hÉireann?
Le déanaí ritheadh rún sa Seanad d’aon ghuth ag iarraidh ar an rialtas aitheantas a thabhairt do Teanga Chomharthaíochta na hÉireann. Read more…
Articles
An t-Ólachán i Measc na hÓige
Nósanna an t-aos óg i dtaobh an alcól sa lá atá inniu ann Read more…
Articles
An é Bándearg an Bán Nua?
Is é bándearg an dath a d’úsáid Vera Wang ina feisteas brídeoige le haghaidh fómhar 2014. Read more…
Football
DCU survive second half scare to overcome Jordanstown
DCU’s senior soccer team maintained their 100% league record on Wednesday with a 5-2 victory over Jordanstown. Read more…
Film
Fact or Fiction? Top Biopic Performances
Real life stories told on the big screen, Emily Bodkin takes us through her list of the top performances in biopics. Read more…
Music
REVIEW: Pearl Jam – Lightning Bolt
Ryan Foynes gives us the lowdown on Pearl Jam’s latest offering. Read more…
Film
REVIEW: Escape Plan
Old school prison movie Escape Plan, yet again teams up Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Is it worth the hype? Definitely, according to Clarissa Waldron.
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Features
A Tinderella Story?
Whether you’re a full blown Tinder addict or only just catching on, old fashioned human vanity is the order of the day on this dating app. Rachel Dowdall gives us the rundown. Read more…
Features
Do young people care about politics?
Why do so many young people not vote? It’s a question asked before, and The College View investigates why. Read more…
Student Life
Studying abroad: an experience ‘worth the pain’
What do students face when applying for Erasmus? Read more…
National News
Anger expressed as dole is cut for those under 26
Budget 2014 brought in harsh cuts to the Jobseeker’s Benefit social welfare allowance for those under-26 and young people and their represenatatives are kicking up a fuss, report Theresa Newman and Finnian Curran. Read more…
DCU News
Taoiseach opens Family Business Centre at DCU
An Taoiseach Enda Kenny was on campus recently to launch the new Family Business Centre. While at DCU, he also visited the Volunteer Expo and commented on the benefits of volunteering. Read more…
News
How did Budget 2014 affect students?
How did Budget 2014 affect you? Theresa Newman reports on a cut which will affect several students and young people – a reduction in the dole or Jobseekers Allowance. Read more…
National News
Excise duty on alcohol increased in budget
A 10c excise was placed on the price of alcohol in Budget 2014, but those who called for a minimum price to be placed on alcohol believe this won’t go far enough, as Ruth Marnell reports. Read more…
Through My Eyes
Fishing for the truth
One student talks about their run in with catfishing, where anonymous users online pretend to be someone else entirely. Read more…
National News
Hike in medical card prescription charge in Budget 2014
Budget 2014 announced changes to the Medical Card system and a hike in the cost of Medical Card prescriptions – DCU’s health services are not in a position to cater for Medical Card students however, as Theresa Newman reports. Read more…
News
Unsure first-years seeking help of Student Advice Centre
Several first year students are unsure about their course and sense of direction in university and have sought the help of the Student Advice Centre. Rachel McLaughlin spoke to Director Claire Bohan. Read more…
Student Life
Coursing through
What happens to the students who don’t find the course of their dreams? The College View finds out. Read more…
DCU News
SHAG Week: A Social Round-Up
SHAG week took place on DCU campus last week, when inflatable penis pinatas, sexperts and sex comedians rolled into town to provide students with good-humoured advice and information. Read more…
News Features
The privacy policy
Facebook has changed its privacy policy, but just how private was it before? Read more…
Features
Government to cut €25 billion after decimal point mix up
It seems they made a mistake in last week’s budget… Read more…