features Archives – The College View

Anti-mask protests continue to grow with some resulting in violence and aggression

September 22, 2020

Walking through crowded streets and shopping centres in Dublin City centre, you can’t help but miss the friendly smile from a passing stranger when you look around and see most of people’s faces blocked by

Students working in the service industry feel apprehensive about the future

September 14, 2020

When last orders were taken in pubs across the country on March 15 who would have guessed what the future would hold. A St. Patrick’s day like no other, eerie CCTV footage of a deserted

Direct Provision is causing “untold psychological harm” says open letter to the Taoiseach

August 22, 2020

Direct Provision is barely meeting the basic psychological needs of asylum seekers and needs to be replaced with a “more humane and ethical alternative” according to an open letter addressed to the Taoiseach and Minister

To travel or not to travel, that is the question

July 21, 2020

“I think we’re gonna be very good with the coronavirus, I think at some point that’s going to sort of disappear.” Despite the wishes of certain world leaders, the COVID19 pandemic doesn’t seem likely to

Taking care of your mental health in uncertain times

July 21, 2020

On the 15th of July the Irish government announced that we will not be able to progress into phase 4 of easing Covid-19 restrictions. This uncertainty, along with other unpredictable elements of the pandemic has

It’s time to step away from period poverty

June 21, 2020

Period poverty refers to the inability to access menstrual products, because of financial difficulties and often leads to women missing work, college or school.

‘Home sweet home’ is not the case for all students

April 14, 2020

“We’re scared and we’re struggling. I’m not just worried about my
grades. I’m worried about my mental health.”

Health

Support for DCU students in stressful times.

April 14, 2020

Having a good mindset is vital in order to get through this time, therefore DCU Student Support and Development have emphasised the importance of mindfulness during this period.

From part time job to front-line position

April 14, 2020

“Hand sanitising stations and boxes of rubber gloves at the entrances of supermarkets serve as a constant reminder of how the local supermarket could potentially become a high health risk to workers and customers alike, if the necessary precautions are not undertaken”

Students studying abroad forced to come home due to Covid-19

April 1, 2020

DCU students studying abroad were advised to return to Ireland amid the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic.

Universal income: a radical idea or a feesible solution?

April 1, 2020

The economic impact of the coronavirus crisis has been catastrophic. All around the globe, stock markets have plunged and unemployment has surged. Governments have been considering various radical measures to lessen the hit on the

From college to career

April 1, 2020

The notable shift from the labours of university to a full-time job is a substantial transition. Oftentimes recent graduates are expected to make this leap themselves without the third party help and reliability of their university for support.

Is online learning working for DCU students?

April 1, 2020

Since we have all now had the chance to experience online learning, we may have discovered that it either works well or not at all.

Sexual harassment hiding in the shadows of Irish universities

March 18, 2020

The recent destroying of a consent display in DCU’s U building has ignited a discussion on campus and online about students’ understanding of consent, harassment and sexual violence.

How documentaries have addressed the abuse of Ireland’s past

March 18, 2020

In 1999, “States of Fear” was the first time the Irish people collectively took a raw look at the industrial child abuse in Ireland. In 2020, “Redress: Breaking the Silence” showed how the State’s handling

Changing the world while growing up

March 18, 2020

While it’s common for us to start to hear from youth activists less as they grow up and head to college, it’s a comfort to know most of them are still out there fighting for

Facebook friends to the rescue

March 18, 2020

Despite more and more people leaving Facebook for newer apps such as Instagram and Twitter, Facebook holds one important feature – the ability to create groups.

Gluten; Don’t grain on my parade

March 4, 2020

Just because something is labelled as “gluten free” does not mean it magically becomes a weight loss solution

Working at a U.S. summer camp – is it all it’s cracked up to be?

March 4, 2020

In search of a way to make the most of your summer months? You might want to consider working at a summer camp in the U.S.

The artificial influencer

March 4, 2020

At the end of the day, does it matter if the content you’re consuming was created by a real person or not?

Explainer: China’s Uyghur camps

March 4, 2020

Probably the most serious human rights violation taking place in the world right now

An unfamiliar love story

March 4, 2020

For us, sex work can be so much fun, and it’s something we enjoy doing together

The price of a family

March 4, 2020

One third of those who did not conceive through IVF were unable to afford further treatment as a result of previously purchasing these add-ons.

Students offered “Just a Minute” cards in DCU

February 19, 2020

DCU recognises that the JAM Card can help break down some of these barriers

Vegan diets on the rise

February 19, 2020

I was curious to see if I noticed any health benefits which people claim the vegan diet has, like better digestion and clearer skin