Callum Lavery Archives – The College View

DCUSU announce new student activist group

November 14, 2018

DCUSU VP for Education and Placement has announced a student activist group will be set up within the college to fight for various causes.

Graduation caps falling in the ranks

November 14, 2018

Applications to Dublin universities are becoming lower each year.

The Laborious Adventures of Bad TV

November 14, 2018

From shows that keep us on the edge of our seat, to those that leave us snoring in them, we all love television. A fictional adventure, an escape from reality, a simple bit of respite

Trinity College secure €100m loan from EIB

October 31, 2018

Trinity College has received a €100 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for a period of 30 years.

Steamed passengers puts Iarnród Éireann off track

October 17, 2018

Irish rail has set up an alcohol ban on four of their rail services following “constant complaints” of antisocial behaviour.

BUDGET 2019: Social Welfare

October 9, 2018

All social welfare payments are to increase by €5 per week from next year. The Christmas bonus for welfare recipients will also be restored in full, to commence later this year. Donohoe said: “In addition

BUDGET 2019: Justice

October 9, 2018

Minister of Finance, Paschal Donohoe has announced an additional €60 million euro to be spent on reforms within the department of Justice and Equality. The €60 million will be used to provide additional asylum accommodation,

DCU unveils long awaited student centre

October 3, 2018

The centre will welcome an estimated 50,000 students in the next decade. It was funded entirely through donations from the Tony Ryan Trust, Bank of Ireland, DCU Commercial activities, alongside €8 million raised from student levees.

Shanowen Spar closed due to arson attack

August 1, 2018

Gardaíare currently investigating an arson attack which occurred at the Shanowen Square Spar on Saturday morning.

Are consent classes effective?

April 18, 2018

Too often in education we are simply taught that 2+2=4. You write it down in your copy and don’t think about it until memorising it the night before the test. By opening up the classroom to questions and opinions on consent, with a qualified teacher to moderate, students would be more engaged and more likely to listen and take in what’s being discussed.

Over 13 per cent of Undergrads failed an exam last semester

March 26, 2018

During the first semester, 13.29 per cent of undergraduate students failed an exam in DCU, according to an FOI request.

Are vigilante paedophile hunters hidden heroes?

March 21, 2018

Callum Lavery: vigilante groups are unjustifiable Let’s get one thing straight first – I fully support the punishment of anyone who feels it is justifiable to corrupt the innocence of children. While I do understand

DCUSU Oifigeach na Gaeilge candidate: Sorcha Ní Chonghaile

March 7, 2018

Sorcha Ní Chonghaile is a first year B.Ed student and one of only two candidates running for the position of Oifigeach na Gaeilge on next year’s DCUSU.

Young women more likely to have degrees than male peers

March 7, 2018

Young women are more likely to have a third-level qualification than young men, new figures show.

Alternative lecturer offered after Trinity professor’s remarks on FGM

March 7, 2018

A new lecturer will be provided for Trinity students offended by their lecturer’s remarks on Female Genital Mutiliation (FGM).

Additional funding for Clubs and Socs who engage with Alumni

February 21, 2018

Ten clubs and societies have applied for additional funding under a new initiative organised by the DCU Alumni Office. The initiative invited clubs and societies to engage with past graduates through events in the second

When music fights back

February 7, 2018

War, huh, what is it good for? Absolutely nothing. That is of course if you listen to musicians like Edwin Star who have used music to dispute politics and government. Music has been used to

Students frustrated with the hidden fees of J-1 agencies

February 7, 2018

Hidden fees and strict rules are making working in America on a J-1 increasingly difficult for Irish students.

Leo’s homelessness comments show a lack of sympathy

November 29, 2017

Varadkar’s comments like Gleeson’s shows his misunderstanding of the issue, his disinterest in the problem, his aloofness to lower class issues. His overall classism and elitism, as members of the Simon community and rival politicians have already pointed out.

Callum Lavery

DCUSU announce new student activist group

Graduation caps falling in the ranks

The Laborious Adventures of Bad TV

Trinity College secure €100m loan from EIB

Steamed passengers puts Iarnród Éireann off track

BUDGET 2019: Justice

DCU unveils long awaited student centre

Shanowen Spar closed due to arson attack

Over 13 per cent of Undergrads failed an exam last semester

Are vigilante paedophile hunters hidden heroes?

DCUSU Oifigeach na Gaeilge candidate: Sorcha Ní Chonghaile

Young women more likely to have degrees than male peers

Alternative lecturer offered after Trinity professor’s remarks on FGM

Additional funding for Clubs and Socs who engage with Alumni

When music fights back

Students frustrated with the hidden fees of J-1 agencies

Leo’s homelessness comments show a lack of sympathy

DCU Student found with nearly €4000 worth of narcotics

Gender equality conference to be held in Ireland next year

Hubby McHubface among names for new student centre

DCU tops the table in female academia

Ireland will accept 330 additional refugees this year

UCD rejects petition to impeach SU President Katie Ascough