December 2015 – The College View

Irish martial artists often perform above and beyond the support they receive; Take Josie Murray, the soft spoken Letterkenny publican (and 7-Time world Jiu Jitsu Champion). Or perhaps the more obvious choice, Conor McGregor, the

UCD has set the bar for this year, says Moyna

December 2, 2015

DCU manager Niall Moyna has come out in full praise of University College Dublin following their triumphant Ryan Cup Final win over his side at Parnell Park last week.

DCU’s Colm Begley delighted with International Rules victory

December 2, 2015

Ireland overcame Australia in the International Rules test on Saturday November 22nd and DCU’s Colm Begley was ecstatic with how things went for the Irish selection.

DCU To Help Develop Anti-Cancer Vaccine

December 2, 2015

DCU are collaborating with an American biotechnology company to develop cancer vaccinations and immunotherapies. The agreement between DCU and Vaccinogen was signed last week and the company will be setting up a research lab on DCU’s campus.

DCU Road Runners storm to victory

December 2, 2015

This year’s Road Relay Championships were like no other, with a stellar line up and beautiful weather, the Irish Universities Athletics Association Championships were ready for a show, and DCU were ready to perform.

RAG-ing Bulls at the Rumble in the Venue

December 2, 2015

A night of blood, sweat and (very few) tears – DCU Raising and Giving Society society hosted its annual and prestigious RAG Rumble event in The Venue on Wednesday, November 25th. The fight night saw

DCU slump to Ryan Cup final defeat

December 2, 2015

DCU: 0-12 UCD: 2-18 Ryan Cup Final Wednesday November 25th, 2015. University College Dublin ran away as comfortable winners in the Ryan Cup Final as first half goals from Paul Mannion and Pádraic Harnan stunned

Roche supports link between DCU and Shelbourne

December 2, 2015

Dublin City University football manager Declan Roche spoke to The College View this week about his side’s disappointment in the Collingwood Cup last season, Alan O’Sullivan’s success on numerous fronts and his desire to see

Things to do in the capital this Christmas

December 2, 2015

From pantos to ice skating, there’s plenty to do in Dublin this Christmas.

Working in retail at Christmas

December 2, 2015

The stress that the Christmas hustle and bustle brings to retail workers.

Decorating your college room for Christmas

December 2, 2015

Simple ideas for brightening up your accommodation this Christmas.

Dublin After Dark: Dublin’s licencing laws and club culture

December 2, 2015

Stephen Keegan talks to Tonie Walsh of the Dublin After Dark Project and Sunil Sharpe of Give Us The Night on Ireland’s licensing laws

Postponement of Beg, Borrow, Steal will not affect other trips

December 2, 2015

President of DCU Brian McCrath and Chief Operations Officer Declan Raftery made the final decision to postpone Esoc’s ‘Beg, Borrow, Steal’ trip to Europe last week, Shane Carter, chairperson of Esoc said.

Festive treats to bake for the family

December 2, 2015

Christmas is a time to spend with the family, decorating the house, dancing to Christmas songs and munching on the turkey, ham and selection box chocolates. For me, it i also a great time to catch

Will Sheen’s HIV help or hinder the cause?

December 2, 2015

While he may have come out with some irresponsible comments Sheen has also done something important- he has got people talking about an illness which affects millions of people worldwide.

Inspirations: Sonja Daly

December 2, 2015

Carpe diem is a phrase I learned when I was very young. I didn’t really understand it then, but sometimes things happen and everything just falls into perspective.

Uni students receive less grants than ITs

December 2, 2015

A study by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) showed that university students receive less grants on average than IT students.

REVIEW: Brooklyn

December 2, 2015

Megan Roantree takes a look at the the big-screen adaption of Colm Toibin’s novel Brooklyn, starring Saoirse Ronan.

When healthy eating becomes an unhealthy obsession

December 2, 2015

It’s when eating healthily becomes such an obsession that it impacts you psychologically that it becomes unhealthy. While anorexia is the eating disorder where you have an intense fear of gaining weight, orthorexia is the eating disorder where you fear eating unhealthy foods.