News Features Archives – Page 6 of 6

Vitali Klitschko: Ukraine’s new President?

February 19, 2014

World boxing champion Vitali Klitschko is running for President in Ukraine. The College View examines his campaign.

Referendum 2015: what could change

February 19, 2014

A look at what the pantigate scandal means for the upcoming gay marriage referendum debate.

Racing to cure spinal chord damage

February 13, 2014

The Wings for Life World Run was launched in Google Dublin Monday. Funding; more awareness, and more scientists are needed to find a cure for spinal injury patients.

Growing old in the cold

December 18, 2013

As the recession and winter cold bite, the elderly are among the hardest hit, and are now struggling to pay for heating.

Cutbacks, crowds and cramped conditions: the waiting game

December 18, 2013

This may be the most wonderful time of the year, but for some families the hardship continues as they join thousands of others on waiting lists for life-saving treatment.

Alcoholics sweep the streets for beer in Amsterdam. Would it work here?

December 4, 2013

A scheme in The Netherlands pays alcoholics in beer to sweep the streets. But would a similar scheme work in Ireland?

Interview: war reporter James Brabazon talks fear, tragedy and survival

December 3, 2013

“Working in conflict is like a pressure cooker to the emotions” War reporter James Brabazon speaks to Rachel McLaughlin about his work and the life of Tim Hetherington

Is it time to legalise cannabis?

November 6, 2013

With Ming Flanagan’s cannabis bill re-igniting the question of legalising cannabis, we look at both sides of the story.

Could Europe be smoke free?

November 6, 2013

With the EU cracking down on cigarette advertising and more countries introducing smoking bans, could cigarettes be a thing of the past?

8×8 Film Festival comes to DCU

November 6, 2013

The 8×8 Film Festival came to DCU last week, featuring documentaries on subjects such as living on a dollar a day.

The privacy policy

October 23, 2013

Facebook has changed its privacy policy, but just how private was it before?

Whatever happened to Labour’s pledge on fees?

October 9, 2013

A look at student fees and how the Labour Party broke their promises.

How Far Away is Gay Marriage in Ireland?

April 24, 2013

A look at how far gay rights have progressed in Ireland over the last two decades.

The impact of women in Irish history is finally brought to light

March 27, 2013

It’s hard to recall many female figures of Irish history being discussed in our secondary school textbooks. If they were mentioned, it was as secondary participants. Of course we all know Constance Markievicz, our first

Fianna Fáil: The fall and rise

March 6, 2013

Dead and buried. Fianna Fáil were written off by many after their crash in the 2011 election, their support plummeting from 41% to a historic low of 17%. Now though, almost exactly two years since

Addicted to the game

March 6, 2013

Most students grow up being constantly reminded that the world’s most dangerous addictions are alcohol, cigarettes, drugs and gambling. Now, you can add a new one to your list – videogames. Children today see videogames

Justice or a joke

February 6, 2013

There is an old saying; do the crime – pay the time, but many believe that this is not the case in modern Ireland. Irregularities in sentencing are becoming common with people committing crimes at

Losing the shelter of your life

February 6, 2013

How many times have you heard somebody say, “I would give money to the homeless but I know they will just spend it on alcohol or drugs.” This is a common view held by many

Is Ireland Still Too Conservative?

December 12, 2012

Last week, Dublin MEP, Emer Costello called for adult entertainment stores and lap dancing clubs to be regulated by the government. The Dublin City Business Association (DCBA) is calling for adult stores and lap dancing

Battle of the sexes

November 28, 2012

‘This is a man’s world’, the famous words of 1960s song ‘It’s a man’s, man’s world’, by James Brown. The question in the current day is: do we still live in a male-dominated world? The