Articles Archives – The College View

“I grew up in the rugby club. Running around the bar, running around the pitches, just being there. It was always part of our life growing up.”

September 25, 2023

Aoife Clarke recently took up her role as the new IRFU Director of Communications. In this interview she speaks about her career with Lidl Ireland and what she wants to achieve. Aoife and I sat

Government ‘failed completely’ to protect hospitality workers from ‘rife’ abuse

May 20, 2023

The strikedown of the Joint Labour Committee is having lasting effects on the hospitality industry, with opposition parties waiting to see “real action” from the government. Opposition parties and trade unions are calling out the

Signing off…

April 18, 2023

I still remember my first interview that I ever conducted. It was back in the depths of Ireland’s second lockdown during Autumn 2020. I interviewed Alicia O’Sullivan, the then-Education Officer of the Irish Second Level

Amy McLoughlin, Hannah Daygo announced as new College View Editors

April 14, 2023

Second-year Journalism students Amy McLoughlin and Hannah Giron Daygo have been announced as the new Editor-in-Chief and Deputy Editor of The College View. The pair will take up their new positions in the coming days,

The potential sterile threat posed by Artificial Intelligence

April 5, 2023

While the threats of artificial intelligence (A.I.) have been illustrated and proposed primarily through fictional media and literature, the fast development of such artifices like chatbots, voice cloning or fabricated images also known as ‘deepfakes’

Navy Blue’s ‘Ways of Knowing’ Review – An Exercise in Growth.

April 5, 2023

Model, skater, artist. Sage Elsesser can do it all. Yet, in ‘Ways of Knowing’, Sage ignores his achievements and focuses on his family and growth.

The “Bully” blocker: Christine O’Mahony claims DCUSU colleagues bullied her

April 3, 2023

VP O’Mahony made claims to The College View and on her social media that she was the subject of bullying during her time on the DCUSU.

DCU votes for NUIG’s Gujulla to be USI President

March 22, 2023

Sai Gujulla of NUI Galway has been chosen by DCU students to be the next President of the Union of Students in Ireland (USI). The vote was opened last night following the hustings of candidates

2023 DCU Students’ Union USI Hustings – Live Updates

March 21, 2023

Will Ireland be able to handle the impending end on eviction bans in the midst of a crippling Housing crisis?

March 16, 2023

The eviction ban imposed in Ireland last October will finally be lifted on April 1, 2023. However, with this ban being lifted, there are far more complications and consequences set to occur, consequences that are

Temporary eviction ban set to expire

March 16, 2023

The government will not extend the temporary eviction ban after March 31 setting them on a collision course with opposition parties as housing remains a hot-button issue and political football. Sinn Féin will table a

What will a streaming service levy accomplish in Ireland?

March 15, 2023

The proposals for a ‘content’ levy by the Government and various Irish entertainment groups is intent on increasing funding for the Irish film and television industry through collecting funds from already existing international streaming providers.

Are Irish people angry enough about reports of animal cruelty?

March 15, 2023

Dogs Trust Ireland’s announcement suggests an indifference to animal welfare in Ireland. Last month’s article in The College View talked about the announcement by dog welfare charity Dogs Trust Ireland of 394 requests to take

Christy Burke: ‘it’s the same story from 40 years ago and nothing has changed’

March 15, 2023

Councillor incensed by long-term inaction as Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs to commence next month With notable irritation in his voice, Dublin City Councillor and former Lord Mayor of Dublin Christy Burke lays bare to me

The porn-appropriate age

March 15, 2023

Pornography, or ‘porn’ as it is more commonly referred to, is defined as ‘the depiction of erotic behaviour (as in pictures or writing) intended to cause sexual excitement.’ That being said, one may argue a

Over half the world on track to obesity by 2035

March 15, 2023

Research conducted by the World Obesity Federation predicts that over 4 billion people, 51% of the world, will be considered overweight and 1 in 4 people will be living with obesity in the next 12

DCU’s Drag Race was The Most Glamorous Night of the Year

March 15, 2023

It was a night of action in a packed-out Helix with a crowd that went almost as wild as the performers.

Ireland’s food waste problem is out of control

March 15, 2023

Ireland’s food waste problem is one of the most pressing issues facing the country today. The amount of food waste generated in Ireland has reached unprecedented levels, and it is threatening both the environment and

DCU Drag Race 2023 returns with larger venue, production value

March 2, 2023

The LGBTA Society’s annual Drag Race is returning in a week’s time, with a move to a larger venue, translating to a bigger production value. The annual event takes place next Thursday, 9th March in

The Rise of Napoli: Spalletti’s side on course for Scudetto

March 2, 2023

The 2022/23 season has seen some fantastic performers so far but probably the best of the lot has been Italian side Napoli. They are currently on track to win the Serie A for the first

Do we really need more biopics?

March 1, 2023

The biographical picture or ‘Biopic’ has been dominating box offices and awards season for the last number of years. But when do we say enough is enough? This awards season alone we’ve had Baz Lurhmann’s

EU parliament votes to ban the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035

March 1, 2023

The EU has voted to approve a bill that essentially bans the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles going forward. With 340 votes to 279, with 21 abstentions, the Strasbourg Parliament has approved this impending

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

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