DCU News
Success for Shepherd as deportation order extended
[dropcap]The[/dropcap] deportation order against DCU student Shepherd Machaya was extended by the Department of Justice and Equality until February 5th, 2019.
The College View
National News
MyTaxi went the extra mile in its last quarter
MyTaxi experienced its busiest ever quarter in Ireland between July and September, carrying more than 4 million passengers. Read more…
Athletics
Streimikyte runs away with European Championship
Irish Paralympian Greta Streimikyte speaks to The College View after winning gold at the European Para Athletics Championships in Berlin during the summer. Read more…
GAA
Holden off the competition at handball intervarsity
Holden defeated her DCU teammate and doubles champion Fiona Tully to claim victory at the handball intervarsity. Read more…
National News
Kleenex rebrand their “mansize” tissues over sexist remarks
Kleenex have scrapped their ‘mansize’ tissues as there were complaints that the were showing sexism, they have now discontinued them and rebranded them as ‘Extra-Large’ instead. Read more…
Opinion
Discrimination will not win an election
A wealthy man making cheap shots at a minority group and reigniting hatred from the past does nothing for the people of Ireland. Read more…
Other Sports
Dickson sails to U-23 World Title
Ellen Fitzpatrick of The College View speaks to Robert Dickson after he won gold in the U23 Sailing World Championships in France in the 49er class. Read more…
News
Trinity College secure €100m loan from EIB
[dropcap]Trinity [/dropcap]College has received a €100 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for a period of 30 years.
News
Supersonic spacecraft burning through the sky on the way to Mercury
Like a shooting star, leaping through the sky, the European-Japanese spacecraft launched towards Mercury is defying the laws of gravity. Read more…
Opinion
The incorrect use of power
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he incidents that occurred at the Accounting and Finance AGM at the beginning of this semester disappointed students and staff at DCU, but can anyone really say they were surprised?
Other Sports
Tokyo the target for MacDermott
Fiachra MacDermott spoke to The College View after he and Oskars Veide of DCU Archery placed at the All Ireland Series Outdoor competition during the summer. Read more…
Opinion
Is helicopter parenting harmful?
Some children are forced to live under tremendous pressure. Read more…
Opinion
Keep your hands off my chick lit
The literary ladies have their own share of representation issues.
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News
Brexit set to cause science to suffer in the UK
UK’ Immigration system is “not up to scratch” as scientists are being denied access to the country fir research. The current problem with Visa requests is set to intensify with a Hard Brexit. Read more…
National News
Up to 30 schools close in Dublin over structural problems
Schools across the country have been subject to closures due to structural problems after safety checks were conducted since 2015. Read more…
Articles
Behind the cover of book adaptions
For many there is the excitement of their favourite book being made into a film and getting to see the characters come to life. This can sometimes be an issue as the casting has to reflect what the book describes the characters as and getting the right people to play them is difficult. Read more…
Music
Capturing Amy Winehouse’s Musical Legacy
After strings of successful performances and a world tour, Winehouse’s alcohol and drug addiction began to catch up with her. Read more…
National News
Thousands Participate in 39th Dublin Marathon
[dropcap]Over[/dropcap] 20,000 people ran from Fitzwilliam Square through the Phoenix Park and back to Merrion Square to complete the Dublin marathon on Sunday, October 28th according to organizers.
Rugby
Garda College prove too much for DCU RFC
Rory O’Connor was the star as Garda College ran out 47-24 victors over DCU RFC. Read more…
DCU News
Videos reveal rats on DCU accommodation
[dropcap]Two[/dropcap] videos of rats in Larkfield courtyard have been circulating in a DCU Facebook group chat.
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SU member says he regrets not intervening at A&F AGM
DCUSU VP for Engagement and Development apologised for attending the initial Accounting and Finance society (A&F) EGM, in a statement during the first Class Rep Council (CRC) 2018/2019. Read more…
News
Campaign launched against deportation of DCU student
[dropcap]A [/dropcap]campaign has been launched to prevent the deportation of a DCU student who fears for his life should he have to return to Zimbabwe.
DCU News
DCU society disbanded due to lack of venue
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] Pool and Snooker Society have been forced to cease their operations for the coming year due to being unable to find a venue.
Film
The art of God-awful cinema
If one could compare (Tommy Wiseau) to anything, it would be a two-legged chihuahua. You can’t help but feel pity for the poor thing, yet you’re rooting for them all the same, because they’re trying. Read more…
Music
Kero Kero Bonito make their Irish debut at Whelan’s
KKB as a band prioritised fun and enjoyment over the mystique of performing and this fits their style perfectly. Read more…