December 2020 – The College View

DCU students raise almost €21,000 for Movember

December 9, 2020

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

Student nurses deserve more than just a round of applause

December 9, 2020

On several occasions we have stood on our doorsteps and applauded the frontline workers, as they deserved it but now they also deserved to be paid.

The powerful respite art can offer during lockdown

December 9, 2020

We’ve all had to find our coping mechanisms during the pandemic, especially over the last six weeks where we’ve all be stuck inside. And we’re not out of the woods yet, Level 3 can only give us so much freedom.

RTÉ commemorates 100 years since Bloody Sunday with new documentary

December 9, 2020

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

The IUA say student experience is priority for universities in semester two

December 9, 2020

In a statement, the Irish Universities Association (IUA) said that universities are conscious of the uncertainty students are facing and have therefore planned to begin semester two of the academic year predominantly online.

Can’t Get Home – 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 within Ireland.

From “Shy Di” to fashion’s favourite: The evolution of Princess Diana’s style

December 4, 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.

The glorification of on-screen criminals

December 1, 2020

The glorification of criminals on popular TV shows and movies can have a darker and more significant effect on society than people anticipate.