Ciara Moore Archives – The College View

The American nightmare

April 2, 2014

Everything that could have gone wrong for Ciara Moore on her J1 did. Here she offers her top tips to ensuring your American dream doesn’t turn into a nightmare.

Sexual health survey reveals the need for more STI clinics at DCU

April 2, 2014

A recent survey by The College View reveals the attitudes of DCU students towards STIs and sexual health.

As it happened: SU Election Hustings at Class Rep Council

March 25, 2014

Hustings for the 2014 Students’ Union elections are about to take place at today’s Class Rep Council.

Number of students interested in running for SU elections this year “unbelievable”

March 19, 2014

This academic year has seen a rise in the number of students interested in running for a position in the SU elections.

Referendum on USI re-affiliation announced

February 19, 2014

Students urged to get to know both sides of the debate before making an informed decision at the USI re-affiliation referendum.

Students urged to pace drinking and remove “Neknomination” videos from their profiles

February 19, 2014

“Don’t Lose Sleep” campaign warns of consequences of excessive drinking in light of neknominations controversy.

Robust debate ensues over motion to overrule nullification of USI referendum

December 18, 2013

Last year’s decision to nullify the referendum on DCU re-affiliating with the USI caused another lengthy debate at last week’s Class Rep Council meeting.

CRC vote to support Defend the University Charter

December 18, 2013

CRC agrees to sign charter against corporations dictating learning at universities.

SU propose to extend library opening hours

December 4, 2013

DCU’s Education Officer is proposing a student volunteer initiative based on American colleges in the hope of extending library opening hours, as writes Ciara Moore.

Students annoyed with cost of healthy food in DCU

November 20, 2013

DCU students have complained about the cost of healthy food served on campus in comparison to fat-laden foods such as goujons and chips.

Niteline hoping to humanise service for students

November 20, 2013

The confidential listening service Niteline is hoping to connect with students by launching a new public faces campaign, as Ciara Moore reports.

Security to tighten as residents upset by anti-social behaviour

November 6, 2013

Upset residents have vented their frustration with the anti-social behaviour of some students, which will lead to the tightening of security and puts the campus bar licence in jeoporady, as Ciara Moore and Garrett Lavin report.

Demand on Student Assistance Fund rockets as SUSI leaves students in limbo

October 23, 2013

DCU’s Student Assistance Fund sees a sharp rise in applications as SUSI again fail to keep promises. Finnian Curran and Ciara Moore report.

Students urged to get home safely after alleged sexual assault

October 9, 2013

Students are urged to get home safely after socialising at night, following an alleged sex attack on a student travelling alone back to DCU last week, as Ciara Moore and Ruth Marnell report.

Veronica Guerin scholarship to be awarded

April 24, 2013

A scholarship will be awarded to an aspiring journalist who wishes to study towards a Masters in Journalism at DCU, in honour of the late Veronica Guerin

Sentencing for assault on student in DCU adjourned

April 24, 2013

Four youths who attacked a student on the DCU campus have had their sentencing adjourned until 2014 so they can be assessed by probation officers.

Summer Ball eagerly anticipated

April 24, 2013

The entire HUB is set to open this week for DCU SU’s 2013 Summer Ball.

Clogher looking forward to taking president’s role

April 24, 2013

Outgoing DCU SU Education Officer Aaron Clogher is looking forward to taking on the role of President for the coming year and welcoming new first years to the university.

Superfood of the week: Berries

November 28, 2012

It is easy to see why pop sensation Katy Perry has a small strawberry tattooed on the inside of her left ankle. Not only do they taste and look delicious, most forms of berries are also nutrient

Review of DNA by Little Mix

November 28, 2012

It has been a hectic year for last year’s winners of the X Factor and now Little Mix have just released their debut album DNA. Between attending award shows, doing promotions and recording in studio,

Nobel Laureate urges students to act on climate change

November 28, 2012

Nobel Laureate (Nobel Prize winner), Professor Mario Molina has urged DCU staff and students to act collectively in response to the problem of global climate change. Speaking in the Helix last Wednesday, November 21st, as

Higher intake will not mean cuts in Access scholarship

September 28, 2011

By Ciara Moore First year students entering DCU through the HEAR scheme will not have their Access scholarship grant cut despite a large rise in the intake of students to the programme this year. A