April 2013 – The College View

Senator tells DCU students more women representatives needed

April 24, 2013

Gender quotas are set to become reality in the next general election in a bid to increase the numbers of female representatives – Fianna Fáil Senator Averil Power and Local Area Rep Laura Reid discussed this on a recent trip to DCU.

Gabhann Nuachtán na Trionóide a Leithscéal d’Institiúid Í

April 24, 2013

D’eisigh nuachtán na Trionóide, “The University Times,” ráiteas ag gabháil leithscéal le hInstitiúid Í agus a bhunaitheoir, David Quinn mar gheall ar dhá alt a d’fhoilsigh an páipéir i mí Eanáir.

DCU Ultimate Frisbee team competing well at home and abroad

April 24, 2013

Deputy Sports Editor Ruaidhrí Croke speaks to DCU Ultimate Frisbee captain Brian David Henderson about the sport’s growing popularity and the status quo of one the university’s most active clubs.

All that Glitters: An Interview with Little Boots

April 24, 2013

Any electro-pop which encourages dancing and wearing more sparkly clothing than normal is absolutely fine by me. Enter Little Boots. Victoria Hesketh burst onto the electro-pop scene in 2009 performing under the moniker Little Boots,

FLUX EARWORMS: Tracks of the Week

April 24, 2013

Earworms that just won’t quit; the tracks your new Flux editorial team have been listening to this week.

DCU LGBTA hold Trans Week

April 24, 2013

DCU LGBTA society held their first ever Trans Week this week, Aoife Bennett reports.

Oíche don Chéad Scoth ag Searmanas Bronnta na gCumainn i DCU

April 24, 2013

D’fhreastal Elaine Beirne ar searmanas bronnta bliantúil 2013 do na cumainn ar fad i DCU a bhí ar siúl in Óstán an Crown Plaza le déanaí.

Through My Eyes – The Beginning of the End

April 24, 2013

A final year student looks back on her college experience.

DIY: Summer Slimming

April 24, 2013

How including supplements into a balanced and healthy diet can help shed excess pounds by detoxing the body.

Backstage at The Ultimate Wingman

April 24, 2013

Behind the scenes at the Ultimate Wingman, a new dating TV show produced in DCU,.

Veronica Guerin scholarship to be awarded

April 24, 2013

A scholarship will be awarded to an aspiring journalist who wishes to study towards a Masters in Journalism at DCU, in honour of the late Veronica Guerin

Sentencing for assault on student in DCU adjourned

April 24, 2013

Four youths who attacked a student on the DCU campus have had their sentencing adjourned until 2014 so they can be assessed by probation officers.

Dutch Finance Minister in UCC Masters Mix-Up

April 24, 2013

The biography of one of Europe’s leading politicians, the Dutch Finance Minister, wrongly claimed he had obtained a Masters award from UCC – the masters he claimed to have does not exist.

Business Convenor 2012/2013: Neil Mulhern

April 24, 2013

After his year in the role, outgoing Business Convenor Neil Mulhern believes convenor’s should be paid a fee in order to maintain accountability, the College View has learned.

Camogie and Men’s Soccer honoured at Sports Club Awards

April 24, 2013

Soccer and Camogie clubs win big at this year’s Sports Club Awards.

Battles for Sam and Liam on the horizon again

April 24, 2013

Ben Egan previews the 2013 GAA Championships.

Summer Ball eagerly anticipated

April 24, 2013

The entire HUB is set to open this week for DCU SU’s 2013 Summer Ball.

DCU Run for Fun

April 24, 2013

DCU’s School of Health and Social Sciences held the inaugural DCU 5km fun-run in Albert College Park on Wednesday 17th April.

The Science Behind…Reality TV

April 24, 2013

A look at why we are fascinated by reality TV, and why we can’t look away.

Sport Review of the Year 2012/2013

April 24, 2013

Deputy Sports Editor Eoin Sheahan reviews the year in sport

DCUtv present annual 24-hour broadcast

April 24, 2013

DCUtv, sponsored by Bank of Ireland, presented their annual 24-hour broadcast in aid of the Make a Wish Foundation between April 19th and April 20th 2013

DIY: Lace Shorts

April 24, 2013

Instead of splashing out on a pair of lace shorts from the high street, follow a few simple steps and make your own.

5 Reasons Why I Hate Social Media

April 24, 2013

Too many hashtags? Social media woes are just another part of everyday life. Here’s why Daniel McDonald loathes social networking.

How much money can you survive on?

April 24, 2013

A college student desperately tries to survive for 24 hours without spending any money. Will she make it?

Review: Bressie – Rage & Romance

April 24, 2013

Bressie is back with a second solo offering, Niamh Breathnach explains why it’s now acceptable to love The Voice judge for his music and not just his pretty face.