Lifestyle
Valentine’s Day Events in Dublin
The daffodils are beginning to bloom, the birds are chirping once more and Cupid is back at it with his trusty bow and arrow, ready to stir up some mischief. That‘s right, love is in Read more…
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Articles
McLaren bring home Constructor’s Championship on the last race of the 2024 season
On the last race of the season, there were sure to be multiple thoughts running through race fans’ minds. Whether it would be who would win the Constructors Championship, Lewis’s last race for Mercedes, Sainz’s Read more…
News
Voter apathy dominates Dublin as Fine Gael-Fianna Fail coalition looms
With the general election at a close, another Fine Gael-Fianna Fail coalition government appears likely. However, voter apathy on the election continues to persist in Dublin. Despite a robust campaign from the Electoral Commission, voter Read more…
News
Election results are out but the question of who enters the coalition still awaits an answer
The general election has drawn to a close but coalition talks loom as Fianna Fail and Fine Gael need more support for a stable Dáil majority. Fianna Fail has retained its status as the largest Read more…
News
International Protection Applicants facing homelessness after Citywest eviction
Over 40 International Protection Applicants have gathered outside Leinster House after being evicted from temporary accommodation in Citywest this morning, as Fine Gael and Fianna Fail parliamentary parties met for the first time post-election. The Read more…
Articles
NFL Thanksgiving: Dallas Cowboys hold on to defeat New York Giants 27-20
For Americans, NFL Football on Thanksgiving is as enduring a part of the holiday as the turkey or the Black Friday sales. Every year, millions of Americans pile in front of their TVs for the Read more…
Articles
Victory in the Sands: Verstappen wins the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix
Max Verstappen put another win under his already victorious belt following a show stopping race in Qatar this Sunday. Having originally achieved pole position during qualifying on Saturday, Verstappen was quickly demoted to P2 after Read more…
Articles
Bohs, Rovers Announce First Dublin Derby of New Season in Aviva
With help from the Football Association of Ireland, Dublin rivals Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers have announced details for their first fixture against one another for the 2025 season opening weekend. The match will be played Read more…
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Young Debutants thrown into the deep-end
Ireland strolled to a comfortable win against Fiji, silencing critics after a tough fortnight. With another sellout crowd in Lansdowne Road, this was hailed as an important win for the National Team. Earlier in the Read more…
Satire & Cartoons
A 9A.M to 3A.M step-by-step guide to College Christmas
Get ready for the ultimate, most degenerate, most impure day of the year…COLLEGE CHRISTMAS! The days are ticking down and tickets are flying out, so strap in and get ready for a day to not Read more…
Features
From Rome to Budapest: How Nationalist Movements Are Redefining Europe
The political landscape of Europe is more divided now than ever, with nationalist movements gaining ground from Rome to Budapest. This is aligned with what many have called a global resurgence of right-wing populism. Countries Read more…
Articles
Leaders Debate: What will the parties do for students?
In an RTÉ Upfront debate, all 10 major political parties discussed the current issues in Ireland, such as housing, cost of living, climate change and immigration. However, this poses the question: what was discussed for Read more…
Articles
Harris promises to abolish student fees while campaigning in DCU
Taoiseach Simon Harris took his campaign tour to DCU on Thursday morning, adamant to share his plans to abolish college fees. The Fine Gael leader was led through DCU’s Glasnevin campus, touring the soon to Read more…
Debate
General Election 2024: What are we voting for?
Coalitions, party tensions and Ireland’s very own Harris campaign: The government has dissolved the Dáil and called a general election for November 29th. However, what does this mean, and how will it affect students? The Read more…
DCU News
DCU Students Drop Pens and Walk Out
A number of DCU students walked out of lectures in protest of government inaction on the rising financial costs of third level education.
The walkout protest was one of many across the country. Read more…
Articles
Katie O’Shaughnessy & Leonor Selas Amaral to lead The College View for Academic Year
This year’s editorial board of The College View will be led by Katie O’Shaughnessy & Leonor Selas Amaral. Read more…
Articles
MPS ELECTS A NEW COMMITTEE FOR THE 2024/2025 SEASON
On Monday, the 15th of April 2024, DCU’s Media Production Society saw the election of a brand-new committee for the 2024/2025 academic year. After many speeches, questions, votes, and smiles, a new committee has finally Read more…
SciTech
Social Media Users Frenzied after Meta Services Blackout
March 5th saw a worldwide blackout of Meta services lasting around an hour and a half. The affected platforms included Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Whatsapp and Messenger. Social media users took to X, formerly Twitter, at Read more…
DCU News
Grave Concerns: Opening Night
Grave Concerns, written and directed by Dom Byrne, brought its opening night audience on an emotional journey through dark comedy and a stellar story. The play follows Matthew, played by Cameron Simpson, a Leaving Cert Read more…
Articles
Day One on the Campaign Trail
The second round of Student Union voting started with a bang, as the U building was flooded with colourful campaigning. Following last month’s failed bid to elect a new student government, past candidates have made Read more…
Irish & Languages
Gaeilge: Do We Need to Recognise the Privilege of Proficiency?
You can’t really say you sat your Leaving Cert if you didn’t also sit through, or partake in, countless objections against having to learn Gaeilge. It’s not uncommon to hear assertions to the language’s inutility, Read more…
Features
What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia, a learning disability, or a learning style? 1896 was the year the first case of dyslexia was discovered, thanks to a general practitioner called Pringle Morgan. The word dyslexia comes from the Latin word Read more…
DCU News
DCU Drama’s “The Snapper” first open night
When I interviewed Amy Mcloughlin, The Snapper’s director, before the show, she assured me, “This is a version of the Snapper people have not seen before.” With its small, nine-person cast and immersive elements, the Read more…
Features
Toyota Yaris Review: a staple household name turned best choice for first time buyers
‘As many students begin the search for their first car, the commute to college will certainly be a stress free one with the Toyota’s spin on the Supermini’ The Toyota Yaris burst onto the scene Read more…
Lifestyle
How to get long, luscious locks with the help of rosemary oil
Rosemary oil is believed to have properties that stimulate hair growth and even prevent hair loss. Hair can be problematic for everyone. Whether the issue is balding, thinning or growing at a snail’s pace, this Read more…