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Students and SU react differently to Budget 2015

October 14, 2014

DCU students and DCU SU reacted differently to today’s budget, which saw the first increase in Ireland’s expenditure since 2009.

Apathy strikes again as referendum declared void

April 30, 2014

Last week’s referendum on whether the SU would support the construction of a labyrinth on campus has been declared null and void. Finnian Curran reports.

Clogher blames unforseen circumstances for Summer Ball ticket queue

April 30, 2014

Ticket sales for this year’s Summer Ball were hampered as some students queue for over four hours. John Casey, Sharron Lynskey and Finnian Curran report.

USI President-elect confident organisation can affect change

April 16, 2014

The Union launched a comprehensive position paper outlining the need for free fees at their recent Congress.

Sober as a…student?

April 16, 2014

What to do when another night out on the beer seems too much? Sober Soc is here to help, a society based around alcohol-free events.

In Pictures: DCU SU ’14 Day 2

March 27, 2014

Today was the final day for voting in the DCU SU ’14 elections. All candidates were hitting the campaign trail hard looking for those last minute votes.

In Pictures: DCU SU ’14 hustings

March 24, 2014

All the action in pictures from today’s hustings for the 2014 Students’ Union elections.

Welfare: Catherine Conneely on student support and doctor’s fees

March 24, 2014

Final year Irish and Journalism student, Catherine Conneely is campaigning to be DCU SU Welfare Officer 2014/2015. Aisling Kett has the story.

Welfare: Eve Kerton on Access Service cuts and sexual health

March 24, 2014

Final year Communications student, Eve Kerton is running for Welfare Officer for DCU SU 2014/2015. Aisling Kett interviews.

Options needed for non-drinkers and students on ban

March 19, 2014

Societies Officer Eve Kerton on the need for options for DCU’s non-drinkers and those on a drinking ban.

Naked strippers overshadow DCU’s ‘most successful’ charity event

March 19, 2014

DCU and NUI Maynooth have been hit with controversy over fake stag and hen parties.

Mock wedding sees DCU SU meet charity goal

March 7, 2014

DCU SU raised over €7,000 for charity when Welfare Officer Lorna Finnegan took NUI Maynooth’s Mal Callan’s hand in marriage.

Apathy tops the poll as USI referendum passed

March 5, 2014

Student representatives were dismayed by poor turnout for DCU’s first online referendum.

Students encouraged to open up after death of DCU student

February 20, 2014

DCU Students’ Union and the chaplains of the Interfaith Centre are encouraging students to open up about their grief as DCU student is laid to rest.

Calendar change decision sparks debate

February 19, 2014

A decision by DCU’s Academic Council to bring one of the two study weeks to before the Christmas break sparked debate at the recent CRC meeting.

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.

Students lead initiative to create Cultural Officer role

February 19, 2014

Students are leading a discussion to have an Cultural Officer position created at DCU to help promote international cultures and the Irish language. Sarah Bermingham reports.

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.

DCU Students’ Union: A lot done, a lot more to do

December 18, 2013

As the end of the first semester approaches, Opinions Editor Sean Cassidy reflects on the work done by DCU Students’ Union so far this year.

Class Rep Council takes a bite of the healthy eating issue

December 18, 2013

Issues have been raised at recent class rep council meetings with regard to the availability of healthy food and the access to a healthy lifestyle offered on campus, as Sarah Bermingham reports.

Supermarket and clubs and society facilities wanted in new student centre

December 18, 2013

This week The College View got the thoughts of students on their experience of extra-curricular life at DCU and how it could be enhanced. Sarah Bermingham reports.

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.

SU to continue partnership with support service Niteline

November 8, 2013

DCU SU has renewed its affiliation with the Niteline student listening service, following a reduction in cost and the promise of increased levels of visibility.

SU President laughed at when promoting free-fees stance

November 6, 2013

“The stance puts me in a position whereby when I say it to people they laugh at me and that’s the reality. It was an idealistic vote but it’s what we voted and it’s what stance I have to bring to people when asked”, he revealed. Ciara Moore reports.