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Our students’ unions are losing their sense of identity

November 22, 2017

There was an empty silence in the halls of the Henry Grattan building on the evening of 8th November. The lecture halls had been cleared out and the only solitary sounds were the shuffling of feet

Sparks fly at DCU debate between American Democrat and Republican

September 28, 2016

A debate was held in the Henry Grattan building last Thursday between an American democrat and a republican on the upcoming US election involving Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton.

The Great Debate: Are digs a solution to the accommodation crisis?

April 6, 2016

FOR There are plenty of reasons why I can say that living digs this year was a great experience for me and would be for anyone. I will be the first to admit that

The Great Debate: 2016 is a time to celebrate and reflect on the Easter Rising

March 23, 2016

Last week, schools and third-level colleges across Ireland celebrated Proclamation Day, commemorating events of Ireland in 1916 and creating a vision for the country in the future. it’s important to teach the children of our nation the struggles and triumphs we faced.

The Great Debate: An opt-out system should be introduced for organ donations

February 10, 2016

Would an opt-out system for organ donations help eliminate the shortage of transplants available?

The Great Debate: Unpaid internships are worth the experience

November 18, 2015

It is a known fact that internships are a great addition to any CV or LinkedIn profile. Regardless of pay having an impressive internship can put you ahead of your competitors, as it shows determination, dedication and a good work ethic.

The great debate: We should all take a year out before college

September 30, 2015

Looking back to that decision I made almost five years ago, I haven’t regretted it once. Taking a time out from studying opened so many doors for me and made my dream of travelling possible.

As it happened: SU Elections ’14 Hustings

March 24, 2014

Hustings for the 2014 DCU Students’ Union elections are about to get underway in the Old Bar. Candidates will set out their manifestos and outline why they’re running for sabbatical and part-time positions in the

The importance of debate

December 4, 2013

The College View’s Opinions Editor on the importance of debate.