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How a Facebook Event Could Save My Life

February 16, 2022

A few days ago, I went to a Facebook event for my assignment. You’re probably wondering why I attended a Facebook event and why, in worst-case scenarios, it could be lifesaving. I believe it was

The Social Dilemma shows the unsocial aspects to our digital lives

October 14, 2020

The new docu-drama on Netflix, The Social Dilemma, doesn’t tell us anything new: social media is bad. We knew this and we’ve known it for a while. But what it does reveal, is why we don’t stop.

DCU granted €330,000 by Facebook for anti-bullying programme

October 31, 2018

Facebook and the National Anti-Bullying Research and Resource Centre (ABC) at DCU are launching a three-year partnership to implement an anti-bullying campaign to be placed in post primary education.

Why we still use Facebook

April 18, 2018

There are ways that we can protect our data on Facebook to a certain extent, by disclosing as little personal information about ourselves as possible and by not allowing third-party applications to access our Facebook pages, but the only real way to protect our information is to delete Facebook completely.

Lifestyle

Tony Cantwell: a comedian’s guide to online influencing

April 4, 2018

Comedian Tony Cantwell spoke with our deputy lifestyle editor Adam Daly about the success of his videos, his new podcast Sexy Beast and two sell out shows at the Sugar Club.

Could Cambridge influence the 8th?

March 28, 2018

When social media drives the agenda of campaigns to support worthwhile charities, like the ‘no make up selfie’ for cancer, or the ‘ice bucket challenge’ for ALS, the reaction from the masses is generally one

Can we keep up with how fast technology is evolving ?

February 21, 2018

With the like of Google and Facebook becoming so prominent in our everyday lives, some people now care more about their technology and social media profiles.

James Fallows on the impact of Facebook on modern politics

November 13, 2017

Facebook was “behaving in an irresponsible and value-free way” during the 2016 US presidential election, according to the European editor of The Atlantic magazine.

Frithfhreagairtí Nua Ar Facebook

October 28, 2015

Pictiúr próifíle nua, stádas greannmhar, seiceáil isteach ar leith – seo iad na gnáth rudaí a bhfuil ar gach fotha nuachta. Tar eís tobsmaoineamh ó na ardéirímí ag Facebook, beidh muid anois in ann dul

Newly elected UCD SU President under fire for social media activity

March 11, 2015

Marcus O’Halloran received criticism over various posts on a group page titled “Girls I’d shift if I was tipsy”.

‘Kidstagram’ – should we be worried about children going viral?

March 11, 2015

Laura Colgan takes a look at why people want their kids to become internet sensations, and if it is fair to the children themselves.

Can women have it all?

October 29, 2014

The tech giants who can do it all: Facebook and Apple now freeze eggs.

Zuckerberg’s Live Aid

October 16, 2014

Facebook have launched a new feature that allows people to check if their loved ones are safe when they are in or near areas of natural disaster.

In too deep: The dark side of the web

April 2, 2014

A look at the ways hackers evade all laws and get their hands on information we thought was hidden.

Neknominations: One too many?

February 20, 2014

The Neknominations drinking game is the latest online craze. However it has done more harm than good so can anything be done to stop it?

Campaign launched to combat increase in STIs

December 18, 2013

A campaign has been launched to combat an alarming increase in the number of people diagnosed with Gonorrhoea.

Who is Alice Desmond?

December 4, 2013

An unknown account under the name “Alice Desmond” hacked a number of DCU students and alumni on Facebook last week, as Aoife Bennett reports.

Social networks or digital diaries?

December 4, 2013

As social media continues to dominate peoples live, The College View looks at how much of a digital footprint we leave behind.

Falsely accused student granted stay on costs awarded against him

December 4, 2013

High Court judge grants stay on costs awarded against a student who was falsely accused of dodging a taxi fare.

SUs strike back at controversial facebook profiles

November 20, 2013

Students’ Unions in several third-level institutes are calling upon Facebook to remove controversial profiles which are feared to be impacting on students mental health, as Mark Hogan reports.

The privacy policy

October 23, 2013

Facebook has changed its privacy policy, but just how private was it before?

5 Reasons Why I Hate Social Media

April 24, 2013

Too many hashtags? Social media woes are just another part of everyday life. Here’s why Daniel McDonald loathes social networking.

Status Changing Strain

December 12, 2012

Remember when you and ‘the love of your life’ broke up because you’re in college and they wanted to ‘enjoy themselves’ while they could? Remember crying for days into your duvet and tub of Hagen