Features Archives – The College View

Performing the role of a lifetime

February 5, 2020

Previous involvement in drama groups aid in “public speaking skills; building confidence and self-esteem”.

Subset explore the environment in microscopic detail at latest exhibition

October 30, 2019

Subset, the Dublin-based collective of artists, filmakers and designers are currently showcasing their Micro vs. Macro exhibition at the Royal Hibernian Academy (RHA).

The work of Evie Hone, one of Ireland’s most talented artists

October 30, 2019

Ireland has had many famous artists in it’s past, WB Yeats. Paul Henry, Jack B Yeats. Everybody who grew up in Ireland will recognise those incredible talents but do many outside of artistic circles know the name Evie Hone?

Meet Molly, one of Ireland’s up and coming podcast producers and young creatives

October 2, 2019

The fast fashion industry is a topic that Molly is well versed on

The risks and rewards of driving with an ‘L’ plate

July 23, 2019

“councillors in rural areas believe laws surrounding learner drivers are leaving young people struggling in areas with little to no public transport.”

Make politics sexy again

April 17, 2019

On The West Wing, politics was made sexy, and this appears to be the attitude figures like Beto and Pete are longing to return to. How can they, as presidential candidates, simultaneously be James Dean and Abraham Lincoln?

The Portrait of Che Guevara

February 18, 2019

A specially commissioned painting of the portrait of Argentine-Cuban revolutionary Che Guevara was unveiled in The Hive at DCU on February 6th. Irish artist Jim Fitzpatrick who created the piece attended the event alongside DCU

The age old question; Marvel or DC?

March 21, 2018

There are not many rivalries that generate internet drama like the Marvel versus DC debate. Hardcore fans are ready to lay down their lives on their keyboards to defend their favourite franchise, and discussions escalate

The rise of film musicals

March 21, 2018

Movie musicals weren’t born in the last few years, but they have certainly returned to glory in this decade and seized the national spotlight in recent years.

What’s next for Hollywood after the Me Too campaign

February 7, 2018

[dropcap]They say that 2016 was the year all our favourite celebrities died and 2017 was the year all our favourite celebrities were dead to us. With the 90th Academy Awards fast approaching there has been

The Evolution of The Zelda Franchise

September 27, 2017

The 19th addition to The Legend of Zelda franchise made its way to our grubby paws in March of this year and received impressively positive reviews across the board. The latest adventure took a daring

One to watch: Carrie Hope Fletcher

September 27, 2017

These days, recognition for people that are not featured on a television show or do not have an extensive list of top ten hits is scarce. That is not to say that television stars and

The Art of Henna

April 19, 2017

Skin is no longer just skin; it is a canvas waiting to be covered by artists and to be appreciated by art enthusiasts. The art of decorating the body has been around for centuries and

How Dublin’s drag scene developed

March 22, 2017

The world of drag is exciting, colourful, fast-paced and unpredictable. Drag appeals to people because it isn’t bound by any defined set of rules, especially when it comes to the portrayal of a gender whether

IMMA programme launch

February 22, 2017

The Freud Project at the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) will be expanded this year, director of IMMA Sarah Glennie revealed as part of the launch for the 2017 programme. The programme also hosts

The Suss on Halloween

October 26, 2016

As a child, Halloween was always one of the biggest events of the calendar year. Trick or treating, fireworks,and pumpkin carving were all highlights of our more innocent years. Unfortunately, once you get beyond a

REVIEW: Sum 41 at the Academy

February 15, 2016

Veteran punk rockers Sum 41 return to Ireland.

REVIEW: Foals at the 3Arena

February 15, 2016

Aisling Louglin reviews Foals on the first night of their arena tour.

Behind the music

October 28, 2015

Following Mental Health Week, Sean Looney looks at artists’ approach to mental health in their music.

Editorial: Why Always Kanye?

March 11, 2015

Arts editor Odrán de Bhaldraithe looks at the curious treatment of Kanye West in the public eye and contrasts it with that of the Gallagher brothers.

DCU student leads the way for Ireland’s Brave New Voices

February 25, 2015

Odrán de Bhaldraithe speaks to DCU student Melissa Kavangh, co-captain of Ireland’s team in Brave New Voices, the world’s largest ongoing spoken word event.