Emily Bodkin Archives – The College View

Best of the Fests: Summer in Dublin

April 16, 2014

Summer in Dublin? Emily Bodkin has the lowdown on what you should get up to…

Is the media to blame for fear of feminism?

April 2, 2014

In FluxOpinion; Emily Bodkin on the part the media plays in the perception of the feminist movement.

The Ones That Got Away: Best of the Oscars Snubs

March 5, 2014

While the 2014 Academy Awards have been and gone, and all the gongs have been handed out, deservedly or not, Emily Bodkin takes a look at a few films that missed out on joining the movie award hall of fame.

Societies see membership increase on last semester

March 5, 2014

Higher numbers joining DCU’s political societies enables students to help local election candidates.

Support for nurses’ protests against low graduate pay rates

February 19, 2014

The Class Rep Council has voted to support student nurses protesting against the initial pay rate for graduates of just €6.49 per hour.

UCD student not allowed to disaffiliate from Students’ Union

December 18, 2013

The head of a pro-life group at UCD has said he will continue to fight his case, having been disallowed to disaffiliate from the University’s Students’ Union recently. Emily Bodkin reports.

Soundtrack of Success: Music in Films

December 4, 2013

Emily Bodkin on how important a film’s score is to its plot delivery and lasting impact.

Girls on Film: Is Hollywood still ignoring its leading ladies?

November 21, 2013

Is Hollywood still ignoring its leading ladies? Emily Bodkin on Tinseltown’s relationship with its female stars.

Sky Ferreira – Night Time, My Time

November 21, 2013

Emily Bodkin has a listen to Night Time, My Time, debut album from Sky Ferreira.

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.

Ego Trip: Should Music Stars Keep their Mouths Shut?

November 6, 2013

Is all publicity good publicity? Do music stars who mouth off make it big? Emily Bodkin fills us in.

Fact or Fiction? Top Biopic Performances

October 24, 2013

Real life stories told on the big screen, Emily Bodkin takes us through her list of the top performances in biopics.

UCD takes pro-choice stance

October 23, 2013

Students of UCD have voted for their university to adopt a pro-choice stance on abortion, but concern has been raised over the lack of publicity the campaign received on campus, as Emily Bodkin reports.

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Digital footprints could make students unemployable

October 9, 2013

Students could be making themselves unemployable, a social media expert has told the inaugural conference of the Education and Training Boards Ireland. Emily Bodkin warns students of the potential dangers and advises on how these can be avoided.