March 2022 – The College View

Beatha teanga í a labhairt

March 25, 2022

Beatha teanga í a labhairt. A proverb thousands of Leaving Cert students will currently be desperately trying to seam into their seanfhocal ranks in preparation for the oral exams, only for the majority to forget

Nintendo releases new tracks for best-selling Mario Kart 8

March 23, 2022

To the delight of Switch users Nintendo have released the first eight courses as part of their new booster pack for Mario Kart 8.

Turning Red Review – Pixar’s Period Drama

March 23, 2022

Turning Red is about periods and the changes that accompany them. But it’s also a lot more. It’s a study of adolescence in Toronto in the early noughties. A trip down family lane. It’s a loud reminder that it’s okay to be weird and different. But most of all, it’s a big fat lie about the size of red pandas.

The Batman Review – Fear the Knight

March 23, 2022

‘The Batman’ is the best adaptation of the caped crusader since the Nolan redefined the comic book
genre with ‘The Dark Knight’. A dark detective noir with elements of horror, this film is the next big
leap for the character that we’ve all been hoping for.

Rick and Morty Season 5 – Has it lived up to past Seasons?

March 23, 2022

Rick and Morty debuted in 2013 and it has made an impact as another eminent adult animation, with
positive TV ratings and acclaimed awards, cool merchandise and it’s large presence within
internet culture, but has its latest season lived up to the success of beloved earlier seasons?

Skincare: Why routine and consistency is key

March 23, 2022

Double cleansing is becoming a more common method by many skin experts and dermatologists. It helps to remove any debris that has accumulated throughout the day. An example of a cleanser recommended by Rock is Biofresh for dehydrated skin or Galinee for oily or normal skin types. She recommends a soothing cleanser first followed by exfoliating cleanser afterwards.

is IV vitamin drip therapy worth the hype?

March 23, 2022

The department chain sparked interest when it announced that one of the features of its new store is the chain GetDrip’s new IV vitamin treatment.

Cuireann an tSín Rialacha Diana Covid i bhFeidhm ar na Cluichí Oilimpeacha Geimhridh

March 23, 2022

Thosaigh na Cluichí Oilimpeacha Geimhridh i mBéising ar an gceathrú lá de mhí Feabhra agus mairfidh siad sé lá dhéag, le breis is 109 himeachtaí ar shiúl thar 15 disciplín spóirt gheimhridh. Tástáil triúr a

Should parents send their children to Irish speaking schools to try keep the language alive?

March 23, 2022

Irish/Gaeilge is a beautiful language. It is unique and belongs to all of us. Irish is part of our culture but it is because of colonialism that everyone in Ireland is not speaking Irish as

Climate change plans are out the window as the emergency crisis continues.

March 23, 2022

The war between Russia and Ukraine has led to rising fuel costs. With such an emergency, fossil fuels are being used instead. Emergency measures have decreased the price of fossil fuels, reduced carbon taxes, and

The government must act fast on Ireland’s need for a energy security plan

March 23, 2022

Currently Europe’s focus is on the horror unfolding in Ukraine, with rapid aid having to be sent to those in need and tackling the refugee crisis, they have little time to be thinking about the

The Climate Crisis: Let’s talk about solutions not just the impacts

March 23, 2022

According to the latest IPCC report it is not too late to help the climate change crisis but it will be too late if we don’t start taking action.

It’s time wages for hospitality work are increased.

March 22, 2022

Finding staff is the biggest threat that the hospitality sector will face this year. Paul Kelly, CEO of Failte Ireland said “After the incredibly difficult long closure period, tourism businesses were delighted to be able

The hidden social media epidemic destroying the reputations of young women

March 20, 2022

This under researched phenomenon harms countless young women across the world.

DCU Refugee Week kicks off

March 15, 2022

A film about children living in direct provisiom titled ‘Direct Division’ was screened today in the U building as part of DCU’s Refugee Week.

DCU Highlights Publication of Haughey by Professor Gary Murphy

March 9, 2022

Private islands, extramarital affairs, and arms shipments are just a few of the many controversies told in DCU Professor Gary Murphy’s book Haughey.

Rachael Diyaolu Journeys Through War-Torn Ukraine.

March 9, 2022

Irish medical student, Racheal Diyaolu, is now on a treacherous two-day drive to flee Ukraine, having spent the past 12 days trapped amidst the ferocious fighting. As of Monday morning Racheal, along with 8 others,

The Cost of Being a Student is on the Rise

March 9, 2022

The cost of being a university student is increasing at a very fast pace. Students and their parents are finding themselves living paycheck to paycheck to get an education. Inflation has caused the cost of living

Foreign students trapped in Ukraine

March 9, 2022

African students have also faced major difficulties, most have had to stay in bunkers for over 20
hours. They have also faced racism, both at the Ukrainian and Polish border and have been
told to go to the back of the queu.

UCD lecture on violence against women “Zoom-bombed” by pornography and sexist abuse

March 9, 2022

An online lecture on violence against women in County Clare during the War of Independence was cut short after attendees began shouting sexist and racist abuse and playing pornography. The lecture was being given by

Rhinestone pop melodies and sing-along self-loathing are in abundance on CMAT’s delightful If My Wife New I’d Be Dead

March 9, 2022

One of many Irish artists to break through during the pandemic, Dunboyne’s Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, better known as CMAT, has successfully cemented herself as one to watch in the upcoming decade.

The Tinder Swindler and Sweet Bobby discuss the dark side of catfishing

March 9, 2022

As observed in the Tinder Swindler, the reason behind catfishing can be for monetary gain, although Catfish: The TV Show often presents viewers with perpetrators who “feel that they do not live up to white heteropatriarchal normative ideals of thinness and beauty,”

March marks Anti-Racism Month in Ireland

March 9, 2022

INAR also noted that they will be launching another report on racism on the 21st of March 2022, stating that they are “poised to lead Ireland in the fight against racism into the 2020s”.

Roaccutane: Is it the miracle acne cure?

March 9, 2022

This ‘miracle cure’ is called Isotretinoin, or Roaccutane, as its more commonly recognised. Roaccutane has been described as a controversial form of acne medication by many dermatologists and medical professionals across the world as it has a range of reported side effects.

“The 2 Johnnies” return to RTE

March 9, 2022

RTE have announced that “The 2 Johnnies” radio show will return to 2fm on the 14 March in
a statement released on Monday.
The show was taken off air last week following the controversy surrounding comments they
had made in a video posted to social media from “The 2 Johnnies” podcast.