Fionnuala Jones Archives – The College View

The time of your life; Green Day musical set for DCU

March 23, 2016

DCU Drama Society will hold their annual musical next week over three nights, with this year’s being a new musical based off the music of Green Day.

How one band’s album review could signal change in music journalism

March 23, 2016

The 1975 have just released their sophomore record, ‘I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful, yet so unaware of it’. The LP went to number one in both the UK and

Resourceful food revelations

February 24, 2016

But surely it would just make sense to give hungry people food to give themselves energy? There are estimates that one in 10 people suffer from food poverty in Ireland alone.

#OscarsSoWhite: Can a hashtag change an industry?

February 10, 2016

As Hollywood continues to be challenged about representation in film, editor Fionnuala Jones wonders how a hashtag can change an industry.

REVIEW: Ash at the Olympia Theatre

January 5, 2016

Our review of Ash at the Olympia Theatre in support of their album, ‘Kablammo’.

REVIEW: Kodaline at the 3Arena

December 14, 2015

Editor Fionnuala Jones review’s Kodaline’s recent stint at the 3Arena.

Kodaline release Irish version of ‘Love Will Set You Free’

December 9, 2015

New version of Love WIll Set You Free sees the boys performing as Gaeilge.

‘Hello?’ Why pop can’t hang up the phone

November 18, 2015

Editor Fionnuala Jones looks at artists lingering obsession with the telephone

Under the covers

October 14, 2015

Editor Fionnuala Jones assesses Ryan Adams’ motives for covering Taylor Swift’s smash album, ‘1989’.

Editorial

April 22, 2015

Ahoy ahoy! My name’s Fionnuala, and I am equally delighted and apprehensive to be helming The Suss for the incoming year as editor. Following in the footsteps of Odrán and Bryan is daunting to say

Beauty school knockout

April 8, 2015

Fionnuala Jones explores the world of make-up artistry.

Setting sail or an empty Vessel – are the days of YouTube numbered?

March 11, 2015

For most kids, turning ten is an exciting milestone. I mean, it’s not every day you enter double digits. For video-sharing site YouTube, however, its birthday on Valentine’s Day just gone is even more significant.

Press play: Google sizes up Spotify with streaming service

December 10, 2014

Jacob looks at the new streaming services that are giving Spotify a run for their money

Muhammad Yunus: when injustice seeks the just

November 26, 2014

At 74 years of age, Muhammad Yunus, a social entrepreneur who has founded banks for small farmers, has come under criticism and scrutiny from the Bangladeshi government.

Sam Pepper: Prankster or Pervert?

October 15, 2014

Fionnuala Jones discusses the well known vlogger’s use of Youtube as a platform for sexual harrassment.

The whole package: is the media’s obsession with weight affecting our health?

October 1, 2014

Loss, gain, and all things weight-related have become a major talking point in the media today. However, does this constant discussion of body image make it harder for people to feel content with themselves?

Spotify: saviour of the music industry or the end as we know it?

December 4, 2013

With Spotify launching it’s Irish campaign, what effect is it having on the rest of the music industry?