October 2013 – Page 3 of 5 – The College View

Trinity SU President faces impeachment referendum

October 23, 2013

A referendum is to be held on the position of Trinity Students’ Union President Tom Lenihan, whose presidency is alleged to be causing disquiet amongst the university’s community, as Sarah Curran reports.

New format Clubs and Socs days prove a success

October 23, 2013

Clubs and Socs days were held for three consecutive days on campus recently, with over 2,500 freshers enticed to sign up. The new format was generally well-received, as Suzanne Cooper reports.

Demand on Student Assistance Fund rockets as SUSI leaves students in limbo

October 23, 2013

DCU’s Student Assistance Fund sees a sharp rise in applications as SUSI again fail to keep promises. Finnian Curran and Ciara Moore report.

Current SU executive must reflect on past failures

October 23, 2013

Opinions Editor Sean Cassidy calls on the Students’ Union Executive to reflect on the failures of previous SU executives and start acting on the democratic decisions made by DCU students.

Government’s budget encourages youth to emigrate

October 23, 2013

Chairperson of DCU Fianna Fáil, Ruaidhrí Moran gives his response to last week’s Budget for the coming year.

WIT takes legal action against former president

October 23, 2013

Waterford Institute of Technology has initiated legal proceedings against its former President Professor Kieran Byrne for €120,000 he owes them in personal expenses.

All third-level graduates to have vote for Seanad

October 23, 2013

Following the vote to retain the Seanad, Taoiseach Enda Kenny will extend the right to vote in elections for the Seanad to graduates of all Irish third-level institutions, as Bryan Grogan reports.

DCU lose out despite Hogan factor

October 23, 2013

The DCU senior hurling team were easily dispatched by DIT in their opening game of the season.

stylefix #1

October 20, 2013

Shannon O’Sullivan with your fortnightly stylefix. This issue she chats all things velvet, back to school garms and Millie Mack’s effortless style… Steal Her Style: Millie Mackintosh Watching the first episode of MIC’s new series

Taoiseach praises spirit of volunteerism at DCU

October 11, 2013

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny praised students for carrying on the Irish personality of being willing to help others, as he attended DCU 2013 Volunteer Expo in the Hub.

Grey Area: An Interview with I Am the Cosmos

October 9, 2013

I am The Cosmos talk inspiration, kitchen parties and what the future holds

Birds, bees and the age-old struggle to play it safe

October 9, 2013

An in-depth guide for every college student getting to grips with you-know-what.

Uachtarán Don Uile Duine- Óráid Michael D. Ó hUigín i DCU

October 9, 2013

Óráid de chuig Michael D. Ó hUigín i DCU.

Avicii Vs Lurgan: slí nua don Ghaeilge?

October 9, 2013

Avicii mar dea-tionchar ar dhaoine óga i nGaeltacht Lurgan a bhfuil bródúil as ár dteanga dúchasach.

Íomhá Nua á Chruthú ag an gCumann Gaelach i mBliana

October 9, 2013

Tá go leor pleananna nuálacha ag an gCumann Gaelach i DCU i mbliana.

Through My Eyes: Home away from home

October 9, 2013

As more and more graduates flock abroad, one former student talks about why she had to leave her family to emigrate

Comhairle do Lucht na Céad Bhliana agus iad ag tosnú amach sa Choláiste

October 9, 2013

Is áit scanrúil í an choláiste agus tú ag bogadh ann don chéad uair- seo chugaibh roinnt moltaí praiticiúil.

DCU students represent Ireland at Enactus World Cup

October 9, 2013

A team of DCU students led by Hannah Dobson represented Ireland at the Enactus World Cup recently, presenting on socially-concious projects HeadstArts and AkiDwA, as Martina Brophy reports.

Freshers Funds: Budgeting Tips

October 9, 2013

Tried and tested budget tips for students- from meals out to shopping trips; here is your insider’s guide.

REVIEW: RUSH

October 9, 2013

A review of Ron Howard’s latest cinematic offering

Freshers Guide: How To Deal With A Hangover

October 9, 2013

Whether you’re tee-total or a fully-fledged party animal, everyone is familiar with the concept of a hangover. Here is the Fresher’s guide for refreshing the morning after the night before.

Surge in numbers of enrolled student priests

October 9, 2013

This year has seen a surge in the number of entrants to the National Seminary in Maynooth. Bryan Grogan explores the trend and just what’s involved in studying for the priesthood.

USI stage demonstrations as budget looms

October 9, 2013

The Union of Students in Ireland have begun a series of demonstrations, with marches stage recently in Dublin, Cork and Silgo as Budget 2014 looms. Sean Defoe and Nicole O’Connor explore what measures students can expect and the actions being undertaken by the USI to prevent further cuts.

The race to rent

October 9, 2013

How students are coping as the cost of renting increases

Peace Process players conferred with honorary doctorates

October 9, 2013

An honorary conferring ceremony was held to award honorary doctorates to Lord David Trimble and Seamus Mallon, two key players in the Northern Ireland Peace Process, as Eimear Phelan reports.