October 2016 – The College View

Sussed: October Poems

October 30, 2016

In Battle of The Eighth, Zainab Boladale highlights how historically and traditionally women have always been the victimised by the laws that govern our society. The very same victimisation that can be seen in the arguments

HSE confirm second case of meningitis in DCU students

October 27, 2016

A second case of meningococcal disease (meningitis) has occurred in a DCU student this week, according to the HSE. Hayley Halpin reports.

Muslims encouraged to get engaged with Irish Media

October 27, 2016

Muslims were encouraged to get involved in Irish media at a seminar organised by the Immigrant Council of Ireland this Tuesday.

DCUSU offers helping hand for mental health

October 26, 2016

DCU Students’ Union Mental Health Week, promoted as “Helping Hands Week”, is taking place across the DCU campuses, this week.

DCU Enactus Society represents Ireland at World Cup in Toronto

October 26, 2016

DCU Enactus Society competed in the 2016 Enactus World Cup in Toronto, Canada, last month representing Team Ireland. While there were just five members of the society giving their 17 minute presentation, 53 members from different branches

DCU Clubs & Socs grant application process changes

October 26, 2016

The grant application of the DCU Students’ Union subsidised budget process for DCU’s clubs and societies has been changed this year.

DCUSU Marquee cost over €20,000 to rent

October 26, 2016

The DCU Students’ Union marquee, situated in the mall on the Glasnevin campus, cost approximately €25,000 to rent for the four week period it was in place, according to DCUSU President Dylan Kehoe. As the

New report heavily criticises Diageo funded “Stop-Out-Of-Control-Drinking” campaign.

October 26, 2016

A recently published report determined that the Diageo funded Stop-Out-Of-Control-Drinking campaign, meets the needs of the alcohol industry, rather than public health in Ireland.

1030 DCU students apply for Student Assistance Fund this year

October 26, 2016

1030 people applied for financial aid from the Student Assistance Fund in DCU this semester, according to Student Support and Development (SDD). This number is expected to increase when applications reopen in second semester. Last

Working conditions in Irish health sector driving graduates away

October 26, 2016

A job in the Irish health sector means a lack of staff appreciation and low salary, interviews with medical graduate students at the Health Sector Jobs Fair in Dublin showed on Saturday.

Math abilities due to a ‘growth mindset’

October 26, 2016

Director of the Maths Learning Centre in DCU, Eabhnat Ni Fhloinn, says a certain ‘mindset’ in people may be the reason they achieve in particular areas, especially mathematics.

DCU incorporation reaches official completion

October 26, 2016

The DCU Incorporation Programme was finalised at the end of September, officially joining DCU, St Patricks College, Mater Dei and CICE as one legal entity.

Coppers, contraceptives and craic: Can’t Cope, Won’t Cope

October 26, 2016

Last week saw the dramatic season finale of RTÉ’s female led dark comedy, Can’t Cope, Won’t Cope. Written by playwright Stefanie Preissner, the show hits a little too close to home with its eerily accurate

DCU senior football team starts season with 2-1 win in Dundalk

October 26, 2016

Dundalk Institute of Technology 1 Dublin City University 2 Colleges and Universities Football League Premier Division A dominant second half display from Dublin City University earned a win over Dundalk Institute of Technology at Oriel

DCU Sport wins Sports Complex of the Year 2016

October 26, 2016

DCU Sport has been awarded the best leisure complex in Ireland in 2016 by the EIQA for the fourth time since 2009.

Record breaker: Ireland’s Greta Streimikyte

October 26, 2016

On Thursday, September 8th Greta Streimikyte sent shockwaves throughout Ireland when she set a new personal best and national record for the 1,500m long-distance sprint at the event final in this year’s Paralympic Games in

Cregg highlights set piece woes in DCU’s 6-3 defeat to Maynooth

October 26, 2016

Dublin City University 3 Maynooth University 6 Colleges and Universities Football League Premier Division St. Patrick’s Athletic’s Jack Bayly’s first half brace played a pivotal role for Maynooth University as DCU were handed their first

New INIS registration causes problems for students

October 26, 2016

The new INIS Registration process poses problems for international students with waiting times up to six weeks.

Cigarette deterrent going up in smoke

October 26, 2016

An increase in the price of cigarettes will not be enough to stop students smoking, writes Emily Crowley.

Mental Motivation

October 26, 2016

It can be easy maintaining a healthy lifestyle when you are an athlete or in training. But most of us average Joes know how tough it can be to get just five sit-ups done in a

Making the Marathon

October 26, 2016

With the Dublin Marathon just a few days away, anxious first time runners will be looking for some last minute tips and advice. Compiled here is a guideline of how to tackle the forty-two kilometre distance.

Budget 2017 neglects mental health

October 26, 2016

The rate of suicides in this country is higher than the rate of road deaths yet mental health still remains a low priority for the Government, writes Bríon Hoban.

Irish Universities pay out €3.3 million in legal fees

October 26, 2016

Irish Universities paid out more than than €3.3 million in legal fees involving staff members between 2010 and 2015.

Pat’s flummoxed by DCU blitz

October 26, 2016

Dublin City University 4-19 St. Patrick’s College 0-11 Senior Hurling League Division One A dazzling display from DCU on Wednesday night, October 19th under the lights of St. Clare’s saw them power past the challenge

Has traditional teaching passed its sell-by date?

October 26, 2016

With almost 10,000 leaving certificate exam appeals this year, Opinion Editor Shirley Donlon looks into the difference between leaving certificate education and university education, and argues that perhaps a change is necessary.