December 2013 – Page 2 of 5

Semi-final tie awaits for senior soccer team

December 18, 2013

DCU’s senior soccer team overcame UCC in St Clare’s to set up a semi-final tie with IT Carlow.

Camogie team are Ashbourne Cup bound

December 18, 2013

DCU’s camogie team saw off stiff competition in UCC in their Ashbourne Cup qualifier.

Roche looks to build on successful year so far

December 18, 2013

DCU soccer manager Declan Roche talks to The College View about the year so far and what his hopes are for 2014.

Student Alumni Initiative provides students with useful contacts

December 18, 2013

DCU’s Student Alumni Initiative wants to create useful connections between students across all disciplines with graduates working in their field of interest. Marie Lecoq reports.

Robust debate ensues over motion to overrule nullification of USI referendum

December 18, 2013

Last year’s decision to nullify the referendum on DCU re-affiliating with the USI caused another lengthy debate at last week’s Class Rep Council meeting.

CRC vote to support Defend the University Charter

December 18, 2013

CRC agrees to sign charter against corporations dictating learning at universities.

Loud music puts young people at risk of hearing damage

December 18, 2013

Young people in Ireland are at risk of causing severe damage to their hearing as a result of listening to music at high levels, studies by an Irish hearing organisation reveal. Garrett Lavin reports.

NUIG suspend religious group following homophobic campaign

December 18, 2013

National University of Ireland Galway has suspended the actions of the Legion of Mary society, after they were involved with a campaign distributing homophobic material around campus. Suzanne Cooper reports.

Campaign launched to combat increase in STIs

December 18, 2013

A campaign has been launched to combat an alarming increase in the number of people diagnosed with Gonorrhoea.

The Christmas creep

December 18, 2013

Retailers are starting Christmas earlier every year, but does the ‘Christmas creep’ bring festive cheer for consumers?

RAG Rumble a success for social projects

December 18, 2013

DCU’s Raising and Giving Society’s recent RAG Rumble event saw student fights raise over €2,000 for social projects to help people in the local area.

CRC seeks removal of banner advertising Bank of Ireland

December 18, 2013

DCU’s Class Rep Council seek to remove large banner advertising Bank of Ireland as the new branch is officially launched on campus.

Growing old in the cold

December 18, 2013

As the recession and winter cold bite, the elderly are among the hardest hit, and are now struggling to pay for heating.

Homeless at Christmas

December 18, 2013

While most of us are getting ready to head home for the Christmas holidays, The College View speaks to some homeless people who’ll be spending the festive season on the cold streets.

Students frustrated with the lack of privacy in Fees Office

December 18, 2013

The results of a College View survey has prompted the DCU Finance Office to assess its services.

Success for first Green Day of the year

December 18, 2013

DCU’s first Green Day of the year encourages students through innovative workshops.

Social media speak: mind your Ps and Qs

December 18, 2013

Ever get caught out tweeting your boss on a night out? Then this guide could be for you

Policy making needs to be more democratic

December 18, 2013

Trinity student Fiachra Ó Raghallaigh gives his view on politicians reliance on expert groups and advisers when it comes to policy making, and the need for a more democratic process.

UCD student not allowed to disaffiliate from Students’ Union

December 18, 2013

The head of a pro-life group at UCD has said he will continue to fight his case, having been disallowed to disaffiliate from the University’s Students’ Union recently. Emily Bodkin reports.

Gardaí to take action over illegal parking around DCU

December 18, 2013

Gardaí to clamp down on dangerous driving around DCU campus by issuing students with a fine.

Huge expansion planned to give UL a city centre presence

December 18, 2013

A huge expansion of the University of Limerick to transform the city has been made possible by funding from the European Investment Bank, of which Limerick deputy Micheal Noonan is Governor. Kate Coscoran reports.

DCU Students’ Union: A lot done, a lot more to do

December 18, 2013

As the end of the first semester approaches, Opinions Editor Sean Cassidy reflects on the work done by DCU Students’ Union so far this year.

The problems with business funded universities

December 18, 2013

Opinions Editor Sean Cassidy on the impact relying on the business industry could have for Irish universities.

Cutbacks, crowds and cramped conditions: the waiting game

December 18, 2013

This may be the most wonderful time of the year, but for some families the hardship continues as they join thousands of others on waiting lists for life-saving treatment.

Class Rep Council takes a bite of the healthy eating issue

December 18, 2013

Issues have been raised at recent class rep council meetings with regard to the availability of healthy food and the access to a healthy lifestyle offered on campus, as Sarah Bermingham reports.