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…
The College View
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…
Football
Senior soccer side worthy winners in repeat of league final
DCU’s senior soccer team got off to the perfect start with a 1-0 victory over DIT at St. Clare’s. Read more…
GAA
GAA goes global with Asian Gaelic Games
Student emigration is helping to grow the sport of Gaelic football around the world. Read more…
Hurling
Miserable opening fortnight for fresher hurlers
DCU fresher hurlers got their season off to a poor start, losing their opening two matches. Read more…
Football
Russell reflects on St Pat’s league win
DCU senior soccer assistant manager John Russell was in jubilant mood after he picked up his first ever League of Ireland winners’ medal. Read more…
News
Trinity SU President faces impeachment referendum
A referendum is to be held on the position of Trinity Students’ Union President Tom Lenihan, whose presidency is alleged to be causing disquiet amongst the university’s community, as Sarah Curran reports. Read more…
Clubs and Socs
New format Clubs and Socs days prove a success
Clubs and Socs days were held for three consecutive days on campus recently, with over 2,500 freshers enticed to sign up. The new format was generally well-received, as Suzanne Cooper reports. Read more…
DCU News
Demand on Student Assistance Fund rockets as SUSI leaves students in limbo
DCU’s Student Assistance Fund sees a sharp rise in applications as SUSI again fail to keep promises. Finnian Curran and Ciara Moore report. Read more…
News
WIT takes legal action against former president
Waterford Institute of Technology has initiated legal proceedings against its former President Professor Kieran Byrne for €120,000 he owes them in personal expenses. Read more…
News
All third-level graduates to have vote for Seanad
Following the vote to retain the Seanad, Taoiseach Enda Kenny will extend the right to vote in elections for the Seanad to graduates of all Irish third-level institutions, as Bryan Grogan reports. Read more…