Features
A shortage of horsepower
Undocumented horses and ponies cost the State €4.5 million a year Read more…
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Features
Teaching on a prayer
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t’s strange looking back on religion classes during the junior cycle. Classes were considered somewhat of a farce by fellow students, a class where you could sit back and relax and not worry about the Read more…
Features
Young people pave the streets of tomorrow
Students are causing quite the political storm worldwide Read more…
Articles
Overcrowding in DCU’s libraries during exam periods
The College View covers the issue of overcrowding in DCU’s libraries, what affect this is having on students, and what is being done about it. Read more…
News
Siobhán Nic Thaidhg: flags, cups and class reps
The College View reflect of Siobhán Nic Thaidhg’s term as Vice President for Engagement and Development in the DCU Student Union. Read more…
DCU News
Module’s removal from course sparks criticism from students
[dropcap]The[dropcap] sports reporting module is in the process of being removed from the BA journalism course for both current and incoming students, according to the Head of the School of Communications.
Opinion
The Repeal movement’s biggest challenge
This begs the question; is the pro-choice side depending too much on young people to secure the vote?
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Opinion
Living in Dublin: a luxurious cost
The sad reality is, student accommodations have the power to do this. They take advantage of vulnerable families and students who are forced to pay this money so they have a roof over their heads for the year. Read more…
Opinion
Is the media tainting perceptions of Russian society?
We are told that pride relating to Russian—indeed, all East European—origin is associated with toxicity and nationalism. Read more…
Opinion
Third level institutions should follow DCU by going single use plastic free
Taking steps towards a greener college is simply a must. It’s not as if there’s some form of ‘green activism’ going on, DCU are simply implementing a sustainability policy. Read more…
Opinion
Are students disengaged from students’ unions?
The sad reality is that students don’t appreciate SUs anymore.
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Opinion
Are vigilante paedophile hunters hidden heroes?
Callum Lavery: vigilante groups are unjustifiable Let’s get one thing straight first – I fully support the punishment of anyone who feels it is justifiable to corrupt the innocence of children. While I do understand Read more…
Opinion
Age is just a number
I found defence inside a shell. In three years I rarely took a day off, I am lucky, my husband has been my fall guy. I was not sure year two would happen. Read more…
Opinion
Are award ceremonies a place for politics?
If they don’t speak out on important topics, they’re criticised. If they do, they face backlash. Presenter and controversial Twitter user Piers Morgan described Meryl Streep’s anti-Trump speech as “hypocrisy”, but many others praised her words. They can’t win and they can’t lose. Read more…
Opinion
Are same-sex schools better than mixed schools?
Same sex schools can often make it harder for people to learn how interact with the opposite gender. It may make it difficult for students when they go into a work place, be it part time or full time to interact with the opposite gender. Read more…
Opinion
Is Irishness enough to maintain us as a significant player in Europe?
With the fallout from Brexit we sneer at Britain and bolster our own sense of national pride, but it is easy to overlook our own selfish approach to Europe’s resources. As a nation we love to be loved. The “best fans in the world”, our culture and history is celebrated across the globe, just friendly rogues out for the craic. Read more…
Opinion
A new beginning for a new Irish generation
But the Government cannot be faulted for their efforts in creating a new Ireland. For young people in Ireland, this plan is almost like a stand of confidence in the country most of us will probably consider leaving in the next few years. Read more…
Opinion
The impact of gender-neutral bathrooms
The idea of gender neutral bathrooms is for inclusion and equality, the idea that everybody, no matter your gender, can do their business in a place they feel safe and comfortable. Read more…
Opinion
Does the Irish legal system protect victims of alleged rape?
Rape is not an uncommon crime. Unfortunately, it is severely underreported for various reasons Read more…
Opinion
Microaggressions: Why everybody is a little racist
Racial microaggressions are subtle forms of prejudice come from assumptions that are based on stereotypes. Which is why I firmly believe that in some way or the other everyone is intentionally or unintentionally racist. Read more…
Opinion
The fight for gun control
The students of Stoneman Douglas High have taken to social media in a show of unity and strength to condemn the ‘condolences’ expressed to them from Trump and other lawmakers. Instead, they are demanding action on gun reform to protect them in their own schools. Read more…
Food
Tasty or just trendy?
Food trends come and go like the seasons but acai bowls and cauliflower have been gaining more and more popularity in recent years. Read more…
Opinion
Can we keep up with how fast technology is evolving ?
With the like of Google and Facebook becoming so prominent in our everyday lives, some people now care more about their technology and social media profiles. Read more…
Opinion
The fight to vote
To make our country truly democratic, it is natural to argue that our registration system needs to come up to speed. Read more…
Opinion
The expense of experience for students
As students we’re constantly told that we are the future of whatever industry we’re looking to get in to and that our work should be valued, but how can we believe that when we’re also told that we may have to work for free? Read more…
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