March 2017 – Page 2 of 6 – The College View

Repeal the 8th: the deep-rooted issue of women’s rights in Ireland

March 22, 2017

Following the Strike4Repeal demonstrations around the country on International Women’s Day earlier this month, Opinion Editor Shirley Donlon takes a look back at some other issues that have faced women in Ireland throughout the years.

Do females engage in student politics?

March 22, 2017

In the Mezz, on couches worn out by students of DCU past and present, an informal talk was held about female engagement in politics. Its attendance counted twice as many men as women.

Why is studying our native language so difficult?

March 22, 2017

Many students are exempt from studying Irish in school due to a disability. In 2015, 3,592 students had an exemption from sitting Irish for the Leaving Cert because of their disability. Out of these students

The Great Debate: are SU elections just popularity contests?

March 22, 2017

For by Michael O Scannáil: Students are bombarded with free food from the friends of Students’ Union election candidates. We once again must decide who we want to make up the new SU, who we

Parties versus profession: The story of a Student’s Union president

March 22, 2017

The SU elections often carry a stigma of a popularity contest with little purpose in the real world. Michelle Martin talks to former DCU SU presidents Kenneth Browne and Kim Sweeney to find out how the role affected them in their careers.

Unlocking a hidden Ireland one travesty at a time

March 22, 2017

Bríon Hoban discusses the wrong doing in Ireland that we, as a society, accept. Focusing on the recent discovery of the mass grave at Tuam, Galway, Bríon argues that we must face up to the issues facing our society today, rather than ignoring them in the hope that they become forgotten.

What does the SU do for you?

March 22, 2017

According to Union of Students in Ireland (USI) the students’ union is an organised body of ‘willing would-be activists’ whose primary focus is defending the rights of the student, as well as enabling and furthering

Laochra Spóirt Inár Measc

March 22, 2017

Is athfhoilsiú é an t-alt seo ó Scáthán 2017 Brú, brú, brú de shíor. Léachtaí, staidéar, tionscadail, scrúduithe—agus fós tá mic léinn inár measc a bhfuil cáil orthu as éachtaí iontacha spóirt, ceoil nó imeachtaí

DCU sees significant drop in students running for election

March 22, 2017

The number of candidates running for Student Union positions in Dublin City University has decreased by 37.5 per cent this year and over half of the positions are uncontested.

Championship dominance continues for college as DCU ladies triumph in Giles Cup

March 22, 2017

Following DCU ladies’ success winning the 2017 Giles Cup in Castlebar, captain Aoife Norris and manager James Costello speak to Aaron Gallagher about the bond which brought the squad towards victory.

Campus Residence manager reacts to St. Pat’s accommodation investigation

March 22, 2017

DCU Campus Residence Ltd supplied a reaction to the findings of The College View’s investigation of the St. Patrick’s College on-campus accommodation.

Postgrad event celebrates Irish language with host of guest speakers

March 22, 2017

Last Wednesday, the Postgraduate Society’s monthly Pizza and Research event kicked off, an event in which postgraduate students showcase their work and research to an audience of people from each DCU school.

First years to receive preference for postgrad accommodation

March 22, 2017

Postgraduate accommodation leases have been changed to prioritise first year PhD students and only allow 1 year occupancy licences on DCU campus.

Plans to prosecute firms who offer paid for assignments for students

March 22, 2017

The government is planning to introduce new laws that will prosecute firms who offer to write assignments for students in exchange for money.

DCU claims all three titles at IUAA Cross Country Championships

March 22, 2017

Dublin City University Athletics enjoyed tremendous success at the IUAA Cross Country Championships on March 3rd at Abbotstown with all three titles going to DCU. DCU retained the overall best college title for an unprecedented

DCU Strike for Repeal group condemns ‘heavily edited’ Flipside video.

March 22, 2017

DCU Strike for Repeal group has hit out at video posted by Flipside showing vox pops involving women protesting in this month’s March for Repeal.

Dressing for the Irish Spring

March 22, 2017

With the in between season of Spring upon us it can sometimes be difficult to decide what to wear while still remaining warm and stylish , writer Amy Rohu reviews the best jackets to sport

DCU students raise almost €30,000 for Temple Street

March 22, 2017

Twenty eight DCU students rose over €27,00 euro for Temple Street during a fundraising initiative called 100minds.

UCD Fashion Show producer defends use of just two black people in Black Civil Rights section

March 22, 2017

The producer of this year’s UCD Fashion Show has come to its defence after the Black Civil Rights Fashion section of the show only featured two black models.

DCU reach O’Connor Cup semi but fall to old rival in UL

March 22, 2017

University of Limerick 1-15 DCU Dóchas Éireann 2-08 O’Connor Cup semi-final Senior ladies’ Gaelic football, at the college level, has been dominated by the University of Limerick for much of this decade. When they were

Nursing down 10% as first preference choice on CAO

March 22, 2017

There has been a significant drop in the number of students applying to do nursing degrees in college, according to a recent poll done by the Central Applications Office (CAO).

First year contingent promises bright future for handball in DCU

March 22, 2017

This year’s trip to the United States brought DCU’s handball club to Phoenix, Arizona. DCU was represented in both doubles and singles. This competition saw five of the seven competitors from DCU come from first

Postgraduate maintenance grants to return for the next academic year

March 22, 2017

The Department of Education have confirmed the restoration of the SUSI maintenance grant for postgraduate students, commencing in the academic year of 2017/2018.

The Irish Beauty Show

March 22, 2017

If you’ve heard about The Irish Beauty Show, but haven’t graced the event out of fear of what the event actually entails, writer Bronwyn O’Neill has reviewed this year’s beauty extravaganza to give you a

24 hour library to be introduced on Glasnevin and St. Patrick’s campus for exam period

March 22, 2017

DCU students will have 24-hour access to the library for the coming summer exam period, which will see equal opening hours in the Glasnevin and St. Patrick’s campus libraries for the first time since the Incorporation.