April 2018 – Page 4 of 6 – The College View

DCU aiming for hurling pinnacle after incredible 2017/18 season

April 11, 2018

Three years ago, DCU had only just made it to their first Freshers hurling final, while having not tasted anything past the quarter-finals of the Fitzgibbon Cup for more than fifteen years. Hurling was by

League win over UCD and O’Connor Cup triumph the peak of ladies football season, says Leona Byrne

April 11, 2018

DCU ladies football development coach Leona Byrne has heralded the two victories this year over Dublin rivals UCD as the most satisfying wins of the ladies’ campaign this year.

Player and organisational attitude towards third-level Gaelic Football ‘worrying’, says Niall Moyna

April 11, 2018

Niall Moyna has expressed his concerns at the GAA’s fixture congestion and the pressure it puts on young players, especially third level players.

Netflix’s ‘Love’ takes a bow after three seasons

April 4, 2018

Most real-life love stories don’t have the fairytale ending often portrayed in television, which is why it’s probably a good thing Netflix’s Love has concluded after only three seasons.

DCU to host cultural festival Anam

April 4, 2018

DCU is collaborating with RTÉ radio programme South Wind Blows to host Anam, a two-day festival dedicated to music, poetry, film and drama. The event, which takes place on the 11th and 12th of April

One DCU student runs for USI position

April 4, 2018

Final year Education and Training student Kayla Gaffney is the only DCU student running for a position in the USI elections taking place today.

15 years, nine months, and 25 days

April 4, 2018

A 15-year-old girl gives birth, alone, beside a holy statue in a church yard.

Pope Francis to visit a changed Ireland

April 4, 2018

Pope Francis is scheduled to come to Ireland for the World Meeting of Families in August 2018. However, he is coming to a country that is very different to the ‘catholic Ireland’ that the last

Grub Guide: Dolce Sicily

April 4, 2018

Aakanksha Surve tells us about the sweet taste of Sicily that is available from the coffee shop, Dolce Sicily, hidden just off Grafton street.

Students say studies suffer while working in college

April 4, 2018

The College View spoke to students about their experiences balancing education both in secondary school and third-level education. This followed reports that one in five students aged 15 and over have a part time job

The Repeal movement’s biggest challenge

April 4, 2018

This begs the question; is the pro-choice side depending too much on young people to secure the vote?

Significant increase in illegal online purchasing of cannabis

April 4, 2018

There has been a significant increase in the illegal purchase of cannabis online, especially among third level students internationally, a researcher has found.

50 years after Martin Luther King’s death, we are still fighting for his dream

April 4, 2018

On the 4th of April 1968, Martin Luther King Junior was fatally shot in his motel room in the depths of Tennessee.

Nailing the business

April 4, 2018

Rachel Farrell explores how a subscription nail art salon is taking Dublin by storm.

Ireland’s gin revolution

April 4, 2018

As one of the most popular drinks of the moment with trendy fruit concoctions, mixers and balloons glasses to accompany it, gin has become the drink of the year with exports seeing a massive growth in Ireland recently.

Living in Dublin: a luxurious cost

April 4, 2018

The sad reality is, student accommodations have the power to do this. They take advantage of vulnerable families and students who are forced to pay this money so they have a roof over their heads for the year.

Is the media tainting perceptions of Russian society?

April 4, 2018

We are told that pride relating to Russian—indeed, all East European—origin is associated with toxicity and nationalism.

Dublin tech company offers to freeze eggs for female employees

April 4, 2018

A Dublin technology company is offering female employees in its Dublin office the chance to have their eggs frozen as part of their salary package. HubSpot, is thought to be the first company in Ireland

The severity of period pains

April 4, 2018

For most girls their period can be a bit of a hindrance, making them cramp up, break out or bloat. But for some, it can disable them from their everyday life.

Naomi Campbell honoured as Fashion Icon of the Year

April 4, 2018

As the Council of Fashion Designers of America honour Naomi Campbell with this year’s fashion Icon Award, we took a look back at her iconic career.

Researchers call for Transgender awareness training for working

April 4, 2018

Transgender awareness training is needed for many professionals in Ireland, according to a study from researchers in Cork. Fiachra Ó Súilleabháin and Máire Leane, who lecture future social, youth and community workers in University College

Campaign launched for warning labels on takeaways

April 4, 2018

Chinese takeaways and ready meals should carry health warning labels on their packaging and menus for high salt content, according to health campaign group Action on Salt.

The journey to the J1

April 4, 2018

As J1 season rolls around again, Ashleigh Nolan told her tale of how she organised, funded and prepared for her trip to America last summer.

Three-in-a-row for DCU Freshers football as UL defeated in All-Ireland Final

April 4, 2018

DCU Freshers had to work every minute for their victory in Wednesday night’s Freshers football final in Portarlington as they captured their third All-Ireland title in a row after a hard-fought 0-10 to 0-08 win

DCU retain Freshers hurling title

April 4, 2018

DCU retained their All-Ireland Fresher 1 hurling title last weekend, spelling a bright future for the college’s hurling ambitions.