December 2020 – The College View

DCU Movember teams raise €21,000 for charity

December 9, 2020

Dublin City University has raised almost €21,000 throughout November by growing out their moustaches as part of the Movember initiative.

Recognising Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

December 9, 2020

OCD isn’t as plain and simple as joking about an unlevel shelf that you want to fix. As with other mental disorders, you should not be acting as if they are something that doesn’t truly affect real people.

IFUT call for clear health and safety plan if third level in-person classes are to resume

December 9, 2020

The Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT) has called for a single, clear health and safety plan to be published if face-to-face teaching in third-level colleges is to resume.

The Weeknd accuses the Grammys of corruption

December 9, 2020

After Hours was also the subject of near-universal acclaim from fans and critics alike. It is widely regarded as The Weeknd’s best artistic endeavour

#CantGetHome: the initiative to help international students cope with staying in Ireland

December 9, 2020

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) have launched a virtual campaign for international students stuck in Ireland for the holidays.

Ireland’s sex education system is inadequate

December 9, 2020

Colleges including DCU have been proactive and have run “consent workshops” in the past and educated students. Ireland’s youth shouldn’t have to wait until university for these topics to be discussed with them.

Student nurses and midwives deserve more than a round of applause

December 9, 2020

The Government voted against paying student nurses and midwives working through the pandemic leaving them feeling furious and betrayed.

The Boys are all right

December 9, 2020

The best aspect of The Boys is that it’s much more than just a superhero show.

Are salt lamps worth the hype?

December 9, 2020

It’s easy to see why Himalayan salt lamps have become a popular decorative staple to have in your home. Made from the pink rock salt carved from the Khewra Salt Mine in Pakistan, the lamps not only stand out for their unique appearance, but when lit, they emit an ambient, reddish-pink glow that makes any room feel warm and cosy.

If Anything Happens I Love You makes loss feel almost tangible

December 9, 2020

If Anything Happens I Love You is a powerful and effective depiction on the impacts of gun violence.

RTÉ commemorates 100 years since Bloody Sunday

December 9, 2020

Last week RTÉ broadcast a documentary, Bloody Sunday 1920, commemorating the 100-year anniversary of the tragedy. And it was lovely.

Dundalk player Jordan Flores is nominated for the 2020 FIFA Puskas Award

December 9, 2020

In a year that has seen plenty of dissatisfaction among Irish football fans, November 25th brought some much-needed positivity to the League of Ireland.

The glorification of on-screen criminals

December 9, 2020

The influential power of movies and tv shows on audiences is widely underrated, as people can become influenced and shape their ideals around a particular character and their actions.

Some Christmas movies just mean more

December 9, 2020

It is clear from box office figures that there is a lot for production companies to gain by making these holiday films.

Your guide to a ‘green’ Christmas in 2020

December 9, 2020

Taking our consumption down a notch, doing more to be environmentally aware and shopping locally will not make your Christmas any less glamorous, but it does have the extra bonus of a lower carbon footprint.

The Witches is a scary spin on a childhood classic

December 9, 2020

The new adaptation of Roald Dahl’s The Witches is a colourful reinvention thirty years later.

Will people be able to continue working from home post Covid-19?

December 9, 2020

EU survey shows that Ireland has the second highest number of employees working from home in Europe due to Covid-19. It is difficult to know if people will return to their office jobs as working from home seems to be as effective as working in an office.

DCU’s current library booking system is isolating students

December 9, 2020

As a commuter student, it’s deterring those of us travelling from using the service as the
restrictive time limits don’t make the journey worthwhile. For students who are living at home with family, the library offers a quiet space away from distractions.

“Shy Di” to fashion’s favourite – the evolution of Princess Diana’s style

December 9, 2020

From epochal ball gowns to iconic athleisure wear, throughout her public life Diana’s wardrobe captivated the world’s attention. Portraying such a paragon of fashion is no easy feat, nor is recreating her style. Yet these were the mammoth challenges Emma Corrin and costume designer Amy Roberts found themselves tasked with in the latest season of The Crown.