Music
REVIEW: Pearl Jam – Lightning Bolt
Ryan Foynes gives us the lowdown on Pearl Jam’s latest offering. Read more…
The College View
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…
Features
On the brink of starvation
You may be short of money, but some students literally cannot afford food. A look at some students who are being pushed to the edge. Read more…
Features
Fighting like cats and gangsters: the feline frenzy over Love/Hate
A look at the unexpected violent nature of one of Ireland’s most popular dramas. Read more…
GAA
Munnelly proves pivotal in opening test
DCU staff member, Ross Munnelly, was the highest scorer for Ireland in their opening International Rules test against Australia. Read more…
Features
DCU Aussie Rules club to welcome Oxford University
The newly formed DCU Aussie Rules club will welcome Oxford University to Ireland this month for the Fitzpatrick Cup. Read more…
News
UCD takes pro-choice stance
Students of UCD have voted for their university to adopt a pro-choice stance on abortion, but concern has been raised over the lack of publicity the campaign received on campus, as Emily Bodkin reports. Read more…
DCU News
DCU academics Defend the Irish University
DCU academics have backed a campaign in an effort to, as they see it, protect the Irish university. Sean Defoe reports Read more…
DCU News
Careers Service points the way for students
DCU Careers Service are opening their doors to all students on campus, offering help to get them on the road to their dream career, as Sarah Bermingham reports. Read more…
DCU News
Social media and marketing experts gather for Helix conference
Social media and marketing experts dispensed some valuable tips at mini-conference ‘Get Social’, held at the Helix recently, as Aisling Kett reports. Read more…
Clubs and Socs
Support on campus for LGBT youth, at greatest risk of suicide
Major new research has revealed startlingly high rates of attempted suicide amongst young LGBT people, however support services are available on campus, as Sarah Bermingham reports. Read more…