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How Oscars opened a conversation on alopecia

May 11, 2022

Will Smith and Chris Rock’s Oscars altercation has sparkedthe long overdue conversation on alopecia. The 94th Academy Awards was held on the 27th of March in Los Angeles. The stand out event of the night occurred after comedian and

Explainer: How did the Good Friday Agreement affect Irish football?

April 13, 2022

The signing of the Good Friday Agreement twenty-four years ago this month brought to an end the inter-ethnic violence that wreaked havoc in Northern Ireland since its inception in 1921. The accord’s wide-reaching ambitions included

Doing assignments and exams during Ramadan is ‘a bit of a struggle’

April 13, 2022

The end of semester is a trying and demanding time for students across the country. However, for Muslim students practising Ramadan this month, their exam stress is compounded by intense day-long fasting. Ramadan, considered the

Can the ceasefire babies build bridges through football?

April 13, 2022

The generation of ‘ceasefire babies’, those born around or after the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, was promised peace, prosperity and a ‘new’ Northern Ireland. Remarkably, peace (compared to what had gone before) was

Beatha teanga í a labhairt

March 25, 2022

Beatha teanga í a labhairt. A proverb thousands of Leaving Cert students will currently be desperately trying to seam into their seanfhocal ranks in preparation for the oral exams, only for the majority to forget

The hidden social media epidemic destroying the reputations of young women

March 20, 2022

This under researched phenomenon harms countless young women across the world.

Rachael Diyaolu Journeys Through War-Torn Ukraine.

March 9, 2022

Irish medical student, Racheal Diyaolu, is now on a treacherous two-day drive to flee Ukraine, having spent the past 12 days trapped amidst the ferocious fighting. As of Monday morning Racheal, along with 8 others,

The Cost of Being a Student is on the Rise

March 9, 2022

The cost of being a university student is increasing at a very fast pace. Students and their parents are finding themselves living paycheck to paycheck to get an education. Inflation has caused the cost of living

War, Distress and the News: Try to keep a level head

March 7, 2022

In what has been one of the most shocking and disruptive recent geopolitical events, The Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine has dominated headlines and timelines for the past week. As news outlets maintain consistent coverage

“We’re safe nowhere from gender based violence”: Cyberflashing attacks wreak havoc on Zoom

March 4, 2022

“We wanted to take a stand against what’s happening because it’s gotten to a level where women are safe nowhere from gender based violence,” Maughan explained a fortnight after the flashing.

Subscription Services and Their New Found Maturity

February 16, 2022

It has been known for a while now that subscription services have become the main way we consume media. Their convenience and variety have been enticing their growing subscriber base since the late 2000s. Original

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

Meet The Voices Representing Ireland’s Underrepresented

February 2, 2022

The College View spoke to a number of people who have been challenging the barriers of visibility and representation in the arts sector.

50 Years in The EU: A Changed Ireland

January 31, 2022

2023 will mark Ireland’s fiftieth year in the European Union. A significant milestone for an island country once so reserved and destitute. As the union’s future is being subjected to continued scrutiny from rising rates

Fully Charged Host, Graham O’Toole Talks Matt Damon and Virtual Game Nights During a Pandemic

November 24, 2021

Spin’s Fully charged saw a decline in their listenership at the beginning of the pandemic when schools and offices shut. The hosts, Graham and Nathan had once built their popular breakfast show from phone calls

COP26: Bold Compromises and Ambitious Commitments are on the Agenda.

November 10, 2021

According to the latest Environmental Protection Agency data, agriculture is responsible for 37% of Ireland’s emissions, and 80% of emissions from farming are directly linked to methane emissions.

Get your eats from the streets: Ireland’s food truck revolution

November 10, 2021

Earlier in 2021 it was reported by the Dublin Inquirer that over 400 businesses were waiting on trading licenses to sell their wares on Dublin’s streets and seafronts.

Approximately 85,000 people in Ireland who menstruate are at risk of period poverty.

November 10, 2021

Period poverty is defined as not having access to the products necessary during a period, such as tampons, sanitary pads, menstrual cups or pain relief.

Trump’s ‘Truth’: What it could mean for the spread of misinformation

November 6, 2021

Truth is being presented by its developers, the Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) as a retaliation against “big-tech”, in service of facilitating conservative thought, due to their belief that the existing social media platforms favour liberal-leaning expression.

features

How Oscars opened a conversation on alopecia

Explainer: How did the Good Friday Agreement affect Irish football?

Doing assignments and exams during Ramadan is ‘a bit of a struggle’

Can the ceasefire babies build bridges through football?

Beatha teanga í a labhairt

The hidden social media epidemic destroying the reputations of young women

Rachael Diyaolu Journeys Through War-Torn Ukraine.

The Cost of Being a Student is on the Rise

War, Distress and the News: Try to keep a level head

“We’re safe nowhere from gender based violence”: Cyberflashing attacks wreak havoc on Zoom

Subscription Services and Their New Found Maturity

How a Facebook Event Could Save My Life

Meet The Voices Representing Ireland’s Underrepresented

50 Years in The EU: A Changed Ireland

Fully Charged Host, Graham O’Toole Talks Matt Damon and Virtual Game Nights During a Pandemic

COP26: Bold Compromises and Ambitious Commitments are on the Agenda.

Get your eats from the streets: Ireland’s food truck revolution

Approximately 85,000 people in Ireland who menstruate are at risk of period poverty.

Covid-19 has had major effects on the lives of substance abusers

What Budget 2021 Has to Offer Young People and University Students

Homeless Charities Have Welcomed Government Funding in the Budget

Women keeping safe in winter

Ireland’s Mental Health Crisis has Escalated to an Emergency Due to the Impact of Covid-19

The challenges facing young people in Direct Provision accessing 3rd level education