Film
The best Christmas films to feel the festive spirit
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]hristmas movies are an essential part of the festive season and thankfully there’s no shortage of heart-warming films to put you in the mood.
The College View
Film
You’re a nice one, Mr. Grinch
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Grinch is a lovable anti-hero compared to his successors in Illumination’s rendition of the classic Christmas film. The film opened in cinemas on November 9th and will run over the Christmas period. It was Read more…
DCU News
Held seats to be cleared in Cregan library during busy period
[dropcap]Seats [/dropcap]held by students and left vacant in Cregan library on St Patrick’s campus will be cleared as part of a pilot scheme launched on December 3rd.
News
Eamon Ryan calls for Metrolink to be extended to UCD
TD Eamon Ryan is calling for the Dublin Metrolink to be extended out as far as UCD. Read more…
Other Sports
DCU Karate kick it up a notch
The cup, which was held in UCD on December 1st, saw the team gain two gold medals, seven silver and six bronze. Read more…
DCU News
Java Café goes under construction
[dropcap]Java [/dropcap]Café on DCU’s St Patrick’s campus is set to go under renovations to upgrade and refresh the social space, said DCU Chief Operations Officer Declan Raftery.
National News
Consumers warned against purchasing online DNA tests
Last week, reporter Karlin Lillington from The Irish Times asked people to be mindful of exposing their sensitive and valuable data and to avoid DNA tests altogether, citing Facebook as the prime example of data sharing mishaps. Read more…
National News
Online physiotherapy service to be rolled out in Ireland
The online physio service will be brought to users by specially trained physiotherapists via the VideoDoc platform, with a focus on musculoskeletal medicine, ergonomics and occupational health. Read more…
DCU News
DCU discusses: What do we do with the Church’s hurtful past?
[dropcap]Dr [/dropcap]James Gallen spoke of the need for a truthful examination of the Catholic Church’s past to regain the trust of the faithful in light of the abuse scandals, at a talk hosted by DCU Read more…
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DCU society calls for Eurovision boycott
DCU’s Students for Justice for Palestine (SJP) have called for a boycott of Eurovision 2019 that is to be hosted in the country of Israel. Read more…
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Majority of direct provision centres close to capacity
The majority of the thirty-eight direct provision centres in Ireland are close to capacity, with five oversubscribed with residents. Read more…
Other Sports
DCU Ultimate lose to Trinity
The second seeds put on a powerful campaign to make the final, losing out to a Trinity team star studded with Ireland players. Read more…
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Cancer becomes most common cause of death in Ireland
Cancer has overtaken heart disease for the first time as the most common cause of death among
Irish people, a new report has shown. Read more…
National News
New IOS feature shows time spent on apps
IOS have developed a new feature that allows you to see how much time is spent on phones and apps. Read more…
DCU News
New module to be introduced to increase students’ grades
A new module is being introduced where the best result of either continuous assessment or the exam for the module will determine your overall grade. Read more…
News
NUIG students take the plunge for Movember
Six NUIG students jumped off the Blackrock diving board in Salthill, Galway in aid of Movember, as none had the ability to grow a moustache. Read more…
DCU News
All teachers want for Christmas is a Gaelteacht grant
he Union of Students Ireland (USI) were on St. Patrick’s campus DCU for the launch of a national campaign to get Gaelteacht grants for student teachers. Read more…
DCU News
Postgrads go an entire semester without an elected Officer on the SU
Postgraduates have not had an elected Officer on the Students’ Union, to represent them during Class Rep Council, for an entire semester. Read more…
DCU News
DCU launch ANAM Festival 2019 with preformance from Little Green Cars
[dropcap]DCU’s [/dropcap]ANAM cultural arts festival was launched on Thursday, December 6th with a live performance from Little Green Cars.
National News
Irish citizens to be granted thousands of US visas
Irish citizens are being granted access to thousands of US work visas after the introduction of a new bill in the US Senate. Read more…
Health
Syphilis on the rise across Ireland
Syphilis cases are increasing to record levels in Ireland according to the HSE. The STI can be treated with antibiotics and caught by getting a blood test. Read more…
Rugby
DCU Ladies 7’s hopeful for Tokyo
Brittany Hogan was on the Ireland senior team while Anna Doyle, Lucinda Kinghan, and Molly Scuffil-McCabe all played with the development side. Read more…
Health
GPs walk out of meeting about implementing abortion services
Over a hundred GPs attended the meeting to discuss how abortion services would be implemented in Ireland. During the meeting, 50 GPs walked out. Read more…
Rugby
Ladies Rugby lift Division One title
DCU LRC flanker Emma Lackey spoke to The College View about why the team were so successful in their campaign. Read more…
DCU News
DCU honours Seamus Heaney with new theatre
DCU’s St Patrick’s Campus opened a theatre to honour the late Nobel Laureate, Seamus Heaney with the opening of a new theatre. Read more…