2012 – The College View

DCU used for Dublin-based escorts

December 12, 2012

It has emerged that Ireland’s biggest escort agency is using the DCU brand as a marketing strategy. Students around the country who are struggling financially are turning to escort agencies to pay their way through

Men’s Football Club take 13% of CLC budget

December 12, 2012

The GAA Men’s Football Club is the largest recipient of the Club Life Committee grant allocations for 2012-13, pocketing €45,908.60. Figures attained by The College View show that 13% of the CLC budget was allocated

Loss of Hope at the Hands of SUSI

December 12, 2012

Every person has the fundamental right to an education. So what’s putting both young and older people off the idea of studying at third level these days? With the release of another harsh budget, financial

Tionscnamh nuálach do dhaoine faoi míchumas intleachta tosaithe ag mac léinn ó OCBÁC

December 12, 2012

Ceiliúradh Lá Idirnáisiúnta do Dhaoine faoi Mhíchumais ag tús na míosa seo. Tá sé oiriúnach, mar sin, go bhfuil tionscnamh nuálach á thosú agus á reáchtáil ag mac léinn de chuid Ollscoil Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath, a

Bright Sparks: Flux talks to Delorentos

December 12, 2012

Lauded by critics, championed by music bloggers, and mates with The Arctic Monkeys (Delo taught the Sheffield foursome Gaelic when they supported them in 2007) – Delorentos have it made. The release of Little Sparks

Free education not practicable: DCU President

December 12, 2012

President of DCU, Professor Brian MacCraith believes the recent decision by DCU Students to campaign for a free education system is “not a practicable one”. In an interview with The College View, Prof MacCraith said

Separate postgraduate Students’ Union may be established

December 12, 2012

A separate Students’ Union for postgraduate students could be established in DCU after a mandate was brought forward at the most recent Class Rep Council (CRC) meeting. The President of the SU, Paul Doherty is

Superfood of the Week: Tomato

December 12, 2012

There is sometimes confusion as to whether a tomato is actually a fruit or a vegetable; The College View can reveal that even though they are so commonly served with other vegetables, a tomato is actually a

Abortion referendum to be discussed at tonight’s CRC

December 12, 2012

DCU’s Class Rep Council (CRC) will this evening discuss a referendum to decide the Students’ Union’s stance on the X-Case, which will take place in semester 2. Council voted to hold a referendum in semester

Half of DCU Students don’t know SU Education Officer

December 12, 2012

Half of DCU students who took part in a survey do not know who the Students’ Union Education Officer is. In a survey of 250 students carried out by DCUfm’s news team, 35% of DCU

List of CLC grant allocation figures for 2012-13

December 12, 2012

GAA Men €45,908.60 Hurling €20,031.20 Soccer Men €18,217.90 Tennis €16,952.80 Athletics €16,768 GAA Women €16,389.20 Rugby Men €13,564.13 Gymnastics and Trampolining €13,429.05 Surf n’Sail €12,239.16 Clay Target €10,995.72 Swimming and Waterpolo €10,730 Handball €10,206 Sub

Fees on par to hit €3,000 by 2015

December 12, 2012

The third level Student Contribution Charge is on par to rise by €250 a year for the next three years. Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Brendan Howlin announced the increases during his Budget 2013

Hillary Clinton highlights front lines of human rights

December 12, 2012

US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton believes it’s important for governments to respond to criticism and not repress it. Speaking in DCU last Wednesday during her two day visit to Ireland, Secretary Clinton addressed the

Street Spirit: Flux talks to Maser, street artist

December 12, 2012

Street art, what’s the fascination? Maser is one of Dublin’s most respected graffiti artists, who has been painting on both the Dublin and international scene for over ten years. His work always carries a message,

Materialism Vs.Tradition

December 12, 2012

Everyone has Christmas traditions; whether it’s fancy dinners, drinks or presents; they’re institutions in your life. However, the main tradition in almost all households at Christmas is the exchanging of gifts, which raises the great

All out in pursuit of glory

December 12, 2012

A third Sigerson title, a first ever Purcell Cup and the All-Ireland Freshers ‘B’ football championship. 2012 was certainly a fruitful year for DCU GAA, but will the next 12 months be as laden with silverware? The College

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We Survived 2012: A glance at the entertainment stories that made headlines this year.

December 12, 2012

12.12.12. Today. The date that Mayans believed the curtains would close, the credits would roll and we would all head on our way to wherever it is we go when we’re done here. But instead

Little Christmas comes to DCU

December 12, 2012

Santa came early to DCU on Thursday December 6th with the Little Christmas fair organised by the DCU Saint Vincent de Paul and Raising And Giving (RAG) societies. Santa’s Grotto was among the attractions in

Status Changing Strain

December 12, 2012

Remember when you and ‘the love of your life’ broke up because you’re in college and they wanted to ‘enjoy themselves’ while they could? Remember crying for days into your duvet and tub of Hagen

Ingle committed to returning Mercy to Superleague summit

December 12, 2012

DCU has a couple of sports where excellence is a given. The GAA and Athletics programs are nationally regarded breeding grounds that provide premium talent to the Irish sporting conveyor belt. But amidst the Sigerson

Nollaig uaigneach ag roinnt teaghlach i mbliana de dheasca na heisimirce

December 12, 2012

Nollaig uaigneach a bheas ann do go leor teaghlaigh Éireannacha i mbliana. Ní bás nó ganntanas airgid a bheas i gceist do go leor ach uaigneas agus easpa comhluadar mar gheall ar an imirce ar

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Year: 2012

DCU used for Dublin-based escorts

Men’s Football Club take 13% of CLC budget

Loss of Hope at the Hands of SUSI

Tionscnamh nuálach do dhaoine faoi míchumas intleachta tosaithe ag mac léinn ó OCBÁC

Bright Sparks: Flux talks to Delorentos

Free education not practicable: DCU President

Separate postgraduate Students’ Union may be established

Superfood of the Week: Tomato

Abortion referendum to be discussed at tonight’s CRC

Half of DCU Students don’t know SU Education Officer

List of CLC grant allocation figures for 2012-13

Fees on par to hit €3,000 by 2015

Hillary Clinton highlights front lines of human rights

Street Spirit: Flux talks to Maser, street artist

Materialism Vs.Tradition

All out in pursuit of glory

We Survived 2012: A glance at the entertainment stories that made headlines this year.

Little Christmas comes to DCU

Ingle committed to returning Mercy to Superleague summit

Nollaig uaigneach ag roinnt teaghlach i mbliana de dheasca na heisimirce

Luke and Eimear’s Special Favourites

All roads point North for DCU soccer side

Church of Ireland College to link with DCU instead of Trinity

NUI Maynooth involved in Cancer research breakthrough