Features Archives – The College View

Separating art from the artist

April 1, 2020

Harvey Weinstein has been convicted of rape and faces 23 years of prison, undoubtedly a life sentenced for the 68-year-old.

Explainer: Why were the Russians Backing Bernie Sanders?

April 1, 2020

In America’s 2016 election, it became clear that outsiders were pulling political strings and sowing societal unrest. The 2020 election will be no different, except this time Russia isn’t just backing Donald Trump, it’s backing

Students studying abroad forced to come home due to Covid-19

April 1, 2020

DCU students studying abroad were advised to return to Ireland amid the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic.

Universal income: a radical idea or a feesible solution?

April 1, 2020

The economic impact of the coronavirus crisis has been catastrophic. All around the globe, stock markets have plunged and unemployment has surged. Governments have been considering various radical measures to lessen the hit on the

From college to career

April 1, 2020

The notable shift from the labours of university to a full-time job is a substantial transition. Oftentimes recent graduates are expected to make this leap themselves without the third party help and reliability of their university for support.

Is online learning working for DCU students?

April 1, 2020

Since we have all now had the chance to experience online learning, we may have discovered that it either works well or not at all.

Sexual harassment hiding in the shadows of Irish universities

March 18, 2020

Recently a consent display in DCU’s U Building was destroyed. The incident caused discussion on campus and online about students’ understanding of consent, harassment and sexual violence.

Why doulas are becoming more common in Ireland

March 18, 2020

doulas are often tuned in with their clients’ needs and can pick up on when something is not right.

How documentaries have addressed the abuse of Ireland’s past

March 18, 2020

In 1999, “States of Fear” was the first time the Irish people collectively took a raw look at the industrial child abuse in Ireland. In 2020, “Redress: Breaking the Silence” showed how the State’s handling

Changing the world while growing up

March 18, 2020

While it’s common for us to start to hear from youth activists less as they grow up and head to college, it’s a comfort to know most of them are still out there fighting for

Facebook friends to the rescue

March 18, 2020

Despite more and more people leaving Facebook for newer apps such as Instagram and Twitter, Facebook holds one important feature – the ability to create groups.

Contracting the coronavirus: how would GPs react and what’s the procedure

March 17, 2020

With coronavirus already spreading in Ireland, what would happen logistically if someone were to contract the disease?

Gluten; Don’t grain on my parade

March 4, 2020

Just because something is labelled as “gluten free” does not mean it magically becomes a weight loss solution

Working at a U.S. summer camp – is it all it’s cracked up to be?

March 4, 2020

In search of a way to make the most of your summer months? You might want to consider working at a summer camp in the U.S.

The artificial influencer

March 4, 2020

At the end of the day, does it matter if the content you’re consuming was created by a real person or not?

Explainer: China’s Uyghur camps

March 4, 2020

Probably the most serious human rights violation taking place in the world right now

An unfamiliar love story

March 4, 2020

For us, sex work can be so much fun, and it’s something we enjoy doing together

The price of a family

March 4, 2020

One third of those who did not conceive through IVF were unable to afford further treatment as a result of previously purchasing these add-ons.

Being alcohol free in university

March 1, 2020

The word “challenge” comes to mind when thinking about the proposition of going “alcohol free” whilst studying at university.

Claiming your identity as a celebrity

February 19, 2020

You don’t want to be known for that single part of your life

Students offered “Just a Minute” cards in DCU

February 19, 2020

DCU recognises that the JAM Card can help break down some of these barriers

Vegan diets on the rise

February 19, 2020

I was curious to see if I noticed any health benefits which people claim the vegan diet has, like better digestion and clearer skin

Being Lesbian, Gardaí, Bisexual, Trans in Ireland

February 19, 2020

Even after the marriage equality was passed, assaults on LGBTQ+ people were on the rise, with most going unreported.

Are cyclists safe on Irish roads?

February 19, 2020

It would be very difficult for anybody to get into cycling in Dublin because it’s so dangerous

Powerful Irish women in the film industry

February 5, 2020

Arguably Ireland’s most successful actor/actress, dominating the Hollywood scene, is 25 year-old Saoirse Ronan. She’s the second-youngest four-time Oscar nominee ever and her recent role in Greta Gerwig’s Little Women will undoubtedly cement her name as one of the greats