2018 – Page 2 of 39 – The College View

The significance of album artwork for music

December 12, 2018

Most people will be able to recognise white squiggly lines set against a black t-shirt and instantly know that it is a piece of Joy Division fan merchandise, or even just a t-shirt you wear to make people think that you know that you have a superior taste in music to them.

The best Christmas films to feel the festive spirit

December 12, 2018

Christmas movies are an essential part of the festive season and thankfully there’s no shortage of heart-warming films to put you in the mood.

Explainer: why does DCU hold its exams after Christmas?

December 12, 2018

The semester one exam period in DCU is coming up. The two week period starts on the January 7th and finishes on the 19th, where over 16,000 students will sit exams.

You’re a nice one, Mr. Grinch

December 12, 2018

The Grinch is a lovable anti-hero compared to his successors in Illumination’s rendition of the classic Christmas film. The film opened in cinemas on November 9th and will run over the Christmas period. It was

Cheap and cheerful Christmas cooking

December 12, 2018

Are you tight on cash but want to share a Christmas dinner with your college mates? Mikey Walsh has found affordable options for you and your pals.

Held seats to be cleared in Cregan library during busy period

December 12, 2018

Seats held by students and left vacant in Cregan library on St Patrick’s campus will be cleared as part of a pilot scheme launched on December 3rd.

Eamon Ryan calls for Metrolink to be extended to UCD

December 12, 2018

TD Eamon Ryan is calling for the Dublin Metrolink to be extended out as far as UCD.

Risky business: sex sells

December 12, 2018

I feel more afraid walking down dark streets in Dublin late at night than I do in my own apartment when I’m working,

DCU Karate kick it up a notch

December 12, 2018

The cup, which was held in UCD on December 1st, saw the team gain two gold medals, seven silver and six bronze.

Java Café goes under construction

December 12, 2018

Java Café on DCU’s St Patrick’s campus is set to go under renovations to upgrade and refresh the social space, said DCU Chief Operations Officer Declan Raftery.

Consumers warned against purchasing online DNA tests

December 12, 2018

Last week, reporter Karlin Lillington from The Irish Times asked people to be mindful of exposing their sensitive and valuable data and to avoid DNA tests altogether, citing Facebook as the prime example of data sharing mishaps.

Online physiotherapy service to be rolled out in Ireland

December 12, 2018

The online physio service will be brought to users by specially trained physiotherapists via the VideoDoc platform, with a focus on musculoskeletal medicine, ergonomics and occupational health.

Irish Rail funded over €100,000 for extra security over Christmas period

December 12, 2018

There have been repeated calls from the National Bus and Rail Union for additional security on certain routes, including calls for a dedicated Garda Public Transport Policing Division.

DCU discusses: What do we do with the Church’s hurtful past?

December 12, 2018

Dr James Gallen spoke of the need for a truthful examination of the Catholic Church’s past to regain the trust of the faithful in light of the abuse scandals, at a talk hosted by DCU

Exam cram

December 12, 2018

During the exam period, many students resort to the caffeinated drinks to give them more of a buzz to keep them going on all-nighters of cramming and their diet takes a nasty turn. This is not good for the stress levels and it does not work.

DCU society calls for Eurovision boycott

December 12, 2018

DCU’s Students for Justice for Palestine (SJP) have called for a boycott of Eurovision 2019 that is to be hosted in the country of Israel.

Majority of direct provision centres close to capacity

December 12, 2018

The majority of the thirty-eight direct provision centres in Ireland are close to capacity, with five oversubscribed with residents.

DCU Ultimate lose to Trinity

December 12, 2018

The second seeds put on a powerful campaign to make the final, losing out to a Trinity team star studded with Ireland players.

Storm in a teacup

December 12, 2018

The effects of climate change can be clearly seen, the most evident effect can be seen in the increased temperature. Temperatures have risen by 0.7oC between 1890-2008 and most significantly by 0.4oC between 1980-2008.

Eat fat to lose fat?

December 12, 2018

Are you looking to burn fat in as short a period of time as possible? Mikey Walsh is here to tell you how to do just that.

Cancer becomes most common cause of death in Ireland

December 12, 2018

Cancer has overtaken heart disease for the first time as the most common cause of death among
Irish people, a new report has shown.

New IOS feature shows time spent on apps

December 12, 2018

IOS have developed a new feature that allows you to see how much time is spent on phones and apps.

New module to be introduced to increase students’ grades

December 12, 2018

A new module is being introduced where the best result of either continuous assessment or the exam for the module will determine your overall grade.

NUIG students take the plunge for Movember

December 12, 2018

Six NUIG students jumped off the Blackrock diving board in Salthill, Galway in aid of Movember, as none had the ability to grow a moustache.

All teachers want for Christmas is a Gaelteacht grant

December 12, 2018

he Union of Students Ireland (USI) were on St. Patrick’s campus DCU for the launch of a national campaign to get Gaelteacht grants for student teachers.