February 2023 – The College View

SU elections: Joy, tears, and even more nods

February 22, 2023

Just after 8:30 pm in the U building crowds gathered. A smell of alcohol, goujons, and nerves filled the air, as returning officer Podge Sheehan announced the Student Union (SU) election results. Crowds celebrated, as

DCU Votes 2023: Day 2 Live Updates

February 22, 2023

Should DCUSU consider leaving the USI?

February 21, 2023

This Tuesday and Wednesday, DCU students will be asked whether the DCU Students Union should remain members of the wider Union of Students Ireland (USI). Those in support of DCUSU remaining as members of the

DCUSU should stay in the USI

February 21, 2023

In addition to going to the polls to vote in the Student Union election this Tuesday and Wednesday, DCU students will also have to decide on whether or not the Student Union will continue its

DCU Votes 2023: Voting Day 1 Live Updates

February 21, 2023

DCUSU Elections 2023: One day until voting

February 20, 2023

One day until voting begins! Watch this space for live updates!

DCU Library cuts fees permanently

February 15, 2023

DCU Library has cut all fines for overdue books permanently across all campuses. The decision was announced yesterday following feedback from the Students Union and direct comments made in recent years. In a statement to

Beyoncé makes history – Grammys 2023

February 15, 2023

The 65th Annual Grammy Awards were held on February 5th, with a who’s who of the music world heading to Los Angeles to honour the best the past year had to offer. The awards, hosted

Yes or Pass: An Garda Síochána to be outfitted with body-worn cameras?

February 15, 2023

You can take the bus, the Luas, or even the train and believe that you are not being recorded, but you are. CCTV cameras have been installed for public safety, yet, there isn’t any recording

Dogs Trust receives 394 surrender requests

February 15, 2023

Dog welfare charity Dogs Trust Ireland today called for public donations to help cope with the almost 400 surrender requests received since Christmas Day. “As a charity that relies solely on the generosity of our

Mattresses pulled out for prisoners

February 15, 2023

100% bed capacity figures cause concern for the Irish Prison Reform Trust (IPRT). The total number of people in prison now exceeds the beds available and prisoners are now sleeping on mattresses. There are currently

Are We Overdoing it with Horror Game Remakes?

February 15, 2023

2023 will see a lot of remakes of popular horror games. But are these “polished-up” games really worth getting excited over anymore?

Giraffes vs Penguins: The Generational Debate

February 15, 2023

The question has plagued me for years now, and I’ve come to realise that the only solution is a truly logical and analytical approach. So I’ve got a list of aspects I’ve written up with

Is The Last of Us TV Show Even Better Than the Game?

February 15, 2023

There are many moments that make you wonder “How was this never in the original story?” A sign that “The Last of Us” is in very safe hands.

What is the Latest ‘Core Core’ TikTok Trend and how is it Affecting Gen Z?

February 15, 2023

With every trend, there’s a start and an end, but as Core Core has gained popularity, it puts even the idea of online trends into perspective for a lot of our youth.

Netflix Renews That ’90s Show for a Second Season

February 15, 2023

The first season of the That ‘70s Show spinoff landed on Netflix this January, hitting the streaming platform’s ‘Top 10 English TV’ list in 35 countries. With the debut season already garnering over 41 million hours in streaming worldwide, here’s what we can expect from Season Two.

Remote Rapscallion: Illegal drone activity disrupts Dublin Airport

February 15, 2023

Illegal drone activity caused major disruptions at Dublin Airport over the last two weeks; a number of flights were diverted to Shannon, Belfast, and Manchester on four separate occasions. The costs of the delays are said to be well over one million euro.