April 2018 – Page 3 of 6 – The College View

“Take Your Pills” documentary focuses in on Adderall abuse

April 18, 2018

One is tempted to go on the dark web and purchase a few bottles of the pills themselves. Or even book a psychiatric appointment and fake their way to a nice, gift wrapped diagnosis and prescription. They make it seem so easy.

Divisive work of Emil Nolde at the National Art Gallery

April 18, 2018

Nolde had a fascination with dancers and the beautiful way in which they used their bodies as an artistic tool, this fascination is evident in the exhibition as a running theme as he daringly painted scenes of dancers performing at a cabaret or caught up in movement on stage.

Teaching on a prayer

April 18, 2018

It’s strange looking back on religion classes during the junior cycle. Classes were considered somewhat of a farce by fellow students, a class where you could sit back and relax and not worry about the

Underwater hockey on the rise in DCU

April 18, 2018

Conor Meyler, co-founder of DCU’s Underwater Hockey Club, provides an insight into the unique sport.

DCU Athletics success continues in 2017/18

April 18, 2018

Ian Brennan reviews DCU Athletics 2017/18 season.

Young people pave the streets of tomorrow

April 18, 2018

Students are causing quite the political storm worldwide

An Insight into Dublin’s Underground Cultural Performance Circle

April 18, 2018

Amongst the Sessions many wonderful absurdities is the unspoken policy of silence when an act is on until a song, or bit, or piece is finished, a rule that not only works but adds to the intimacy of the performances because you can not hear the listeners.

The Weeknd mourns past relationships in new album

April 18, 2018

The 21-minute-long album is a breakup album, exploring the love and loss, where at times The Weeknd seems to be pleading for a chance to reignite a lost bond and at others simply acknowledging a loss and looking for blame to place.

DCU Soccer players represent Ireland

April 18, 2018

DCU Soccer players were well represented on a national level over the last week as Amber Barrett twice came off the bench for Republic of Ireland women, scoring the winner vs Slovakia while three players also played for the College & University National side.

Overcrowding in DCU’s libraries during exam periods

April 18, 2018

The College View covers the issue of overcrowding in DCU’s libraries, what affect this is having on students, and what is being done about it.

A bill in the Dáil is to separate sex education from religion

April 18, 2018

The government have announced a bill to bring in sex education in schools, but don’t want it to be associated with religion.

Siobhán Nic Thaidhg: flags, cups and class reps

April 18, 2018

The College View reflect of Siobhán Nic Thaidhg’s term as Vice President for Engagement and Development in the DCU Student Union.

Module’s removal from course sparks criticism from students

April 18, 2018

The sports reporting module is in the process of being removed from the BA journalism course for both current and incoming students, according to the Head of the School of Communications.

Over 45 students ‘sleepout’ for Shanowen Shakedown Part 2

April 18, 2018

DCU’s outgoing and incoming Student Union representatives led a protest for a second time against the Shanowen accommodation rent increases.

Explainer: The Eighth Amendment

April 18, 2018

A referendum on repealing the Eighth Amendment will be a historical event for Irish society whether the Ireland votes yes or no.

High amount of rugby injuries spark concern among medical staff

April 18, 2018

There are more injuries in rugby than one might assume and physiotherapists are saying that there is a need for more concern and fear to be placed on injuries in the sport.

USI Vote to Support Boycott Campaign Against Israel

April 18, 2018

The USI have voted to support the boycott against Israel in their occupation of Palestine and failure to obide by UN law.

The Metro Hotel must pick up “more of the slack” says local Councillor.

April 18, 2018

Payment to the victims of the Metro Hotel Fire in Ballymun are coming to an end.

Niall Behan believes attitudes have changed towards DCUSU

April 18, 2018

Niall Behan reflects on his time as DCUSU President.

Shanowen Shakedown Part 3: Students protest rise in accommodation costs outside Dáil Éireann

April 17, 2018

DCU students protested the increase in student accommodation prices outside Dáil Éireann today, alongside other students and representatives from Trinity College and USI.

DCU Philosophy Club hold discussion on the 8th Amendment

April 13, 2018

DCU’s Philosophy Club discussed the 8th Amendment from a philosophical perspective at their biggest event to date on Wednesday, led by four guest speakers.

The College Review Episode 10

April 12, 2018

Positive future across DCU Soccer, says Fran Butler

April 11, 2018

DCU’s soccer team have continued to be a competitive force in Ireland this year.

Karate and MMA clubs proud of increased spotlight on combat sports this year

April 11, 2018

As the 2017/2018 academic year for DCU comes to an end, the combat sports societies and clubs at DCU share their biggest achievements, success stories, members developments and ambitions for the future with The College

Top club honours for DCU boxing

April 11, 2018

DCU Boxing enjoyed yet another successful year culminating in again being crowned as Ireland’s top third level boxing club.