Beibhinn Thorsch Archives – The College View

An bhfuil mná tóghta i ndáiríre i gcúrsaí sláinte?

November 27, 2019

Tá seans níos airde, má mná thú, go mbeidh cógas imní nó síceolaíochta tughta dhuit. Tugtar an “gender pain gap” ar an feiniméan seo, in éineacht le go leor fadhbanna eile a a bhfuil mná

DCU lacks supports for student parents

November 13, 2019

Student parents in DCU struggle to find time to study, integrate with their peers, and support their families while attending the university.

The importance of understanding a friend’s disability or illness

October 30, 2019

Chronic disabilities and illnesses hold an emotional weight that only those who have come into direct contact with these conditions can understand.

DCU delegates hold workshops at 26th Pink Training

December 12, 2018

The 26th annual Pink Training was held in NUI Galway over the last weekend of November, where 21 DCU delegates attended alongside VP for Welfare and Equality Aisling Fagan, who acted as the SU Support

Alex Steinherr X Primark

November 28, 2018

Penny’s just released a skincare range with skincare-expert and social media guru Alex Steinherr. Béibhinn Thorsch gives us the lowdown on the skincare collection.

In true military fashion

November 28, 2018

The Doc Martens website reads “Dr. Martens’ appeal to people who have their own individual style but share a united spirit – authentic characters who stand for something. People who possess a proud sense of

New whole-of-government strategy launched for children, young people and families

November 28, 2018

The strategy includes five ‘steps’. The first is to provide access to a broader range of options for parents, so to facilitate an easier balance of working and caring.

Paralysed patients walk again after electrical stimulation

November 14, 2018

Neuroscientists were successful in getting paralysed patients walking again after using electrical stimulation on the spine.

Attacking asthma

November 14, 2018

Asthma is difficult but during these winter months symptoms become worsened and you need to know how to cope with them. Béibhinn Thorsch gives us all information we need to know about attacking asthma this winter.

Transition period

October 31, 2018

Béibhinn Thorsch talks of changing our ways and looking towards a more ethical approach towards your time of the month.

The dangers of unprofessional tweeting

October 17, 2018

When someone says something they regret or says something the wrong way, it can be quickly explained to the small group of people who may have heard it and then it can be forgotten. It’s

Vodafone apologises after “sinister” marketing campaign

October 17, 2018

Vodafone Ireland’s latest marketing campaign has been referred to as “creepy” and “sinister” after journalists were sent framed pictures of themselves that appear to be smashed on October 3rd.

Binging on a budget

October 17, 2018

It has never been a secret that university students are some of the most avid binge-drinkers.

Cruelty Free Series: Haircare

October 3, 2018

With the rise of environmental awareness, more and more brands are becoming cruelty-free and vegan in order to stay partial to the changing needs of consumers.

Matcha and Turmeric, what’s legit?

April 18, 2018

Wonder what the story is with the green and yellow coffees claiming to have amazing health benefits? Béibhinn Thorsch has found out the facts

Ireland falls behind on UN Sustainable Development Goals

April 18, 2018

A recent report by Social Justice Ireland shows Ireland’s poor performance in reaching the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

George Ezra’s ‘Staying at Tamaras’

April 4, 2018

English singer George Ezra released his first album in 2014, immediately receiving high-praise and reaching number one in the UK charts. Though he’s 24, his deep and rich voice makes it hard to believe he is anything

‘Crying Into the Saucepan’ fries mental illness stigma

March 7, 2018

Mental health issues are familiar to most Irish people, and few understand the power of mental disorders more than Nikki Hayes (the pseudonym of Eimear O’ Keefe), whose debut book ‘Crying Into the Saucepan’ deals

Lady Gaga documentary showcases singer’s battle with chronic injuries

November 29, 2017

Lady Gaga has a voice. She has an emotional, stunning singing voice, and an articulate way of communicating that allows her to be not only a role model but also a voice for those without.

The travel tales – Florentine fear factor

November 15, 2017

A first time holiday to Italy in the Summer of 2016 led to a surprising hospital visit for Béibhinn Thorsch.

In Love with Kygo

November 15, 2017

Kygo is a 26-year-old Norwegian EDM artist, who has to this point worked with well-known names such as Selena Gomez and Ellie Goulding, and gained popularity for his remix of Ed Sheeran’s “I See Fire’.

Student rental crisis highlighted in RTE Documentary

November 15, 2017

Most advertising for substandard accommodation is found on social media groups, according to an RTÉ Investigates programme, which aired on November 2nd.

Burying a life

October 25, 2017

Imagine if there was a different way we approached death – a different way we approached funerals and burials, something different from what we are so used to now?

What I learned by changing course

October 11, 2017

There is no way to prepare someone for university – unless, like me, you take a very expensive trial run. Most students are very young (84 per cent of Leaving Certificate students applied for college places