Isabella Finn Archives – The College View

Meet the man behind Billie Eilish’s music

February 17, 2020

Four time Grammy award winner, Finneas O’Connell, has bounced from the background of his little sister’s sky rocketing career and is slowing becoming a star in his own right.

The trials and tribulations of the first time bra fitting

February 5, 2020

Wearing the wrong bra size can cause back pain, breast pain, shoulder and neck pain, block lymph nodes, skin abrasions, bad posture and can even cause premature sagging.

Finding a style that suits you and where to shop

February 5, 2020

How do I distinguish my sense of personal style? You have a few options for this, start by breaking down your lifestyle and interests and see how they influence your taste. You might be influenced by what your favourite colour is or the music you listen to, or maybe even the style of the artist. And if you’re passionate enough about politics to wear them then by all means get creative but inoffensive.

National Transport Authority plan to replace Leap Cards

December 11, 2019

Leap cards will be replaced by the ability to pay for travel through mobile phones, bank cards, contactless bank cards or official ID. All of these forms of payment require user data so the anonymous option is through QR codes or some sort of electronic token.

Commission proposes to seal abuse records

December 11, 2019

The commission’s report, known as the Ryan reports, was published in May 2009 and detailed accounts from abuse survivors of Irish industrial schools from 1936 to 1970, stating that approximately 170,000 children were admitted during this period. The personal accounts submitted by survivors were both confidentially anonymous and credited.

The magic is still alive in Disney’s Frozen II

December 11, 2019

Frozen II had big shoes to fill following its release in November. The first Frozen film was released in 2013, grossing $1.27 billion, making it the most successful and biggest animated film of all time. Six years on from the “Let It Go” music machine and Olaf plush toys are still being sold worldwide.

The bad blood between Taylor Swift and Big Machine Records

December 11, 2019

Taylor Swift has been writing and performing narrative songs about her personal life since she was 14-years-old, but she propelled to superstardom in 2008 with her Grammy Award winning album “Fearless”.

The highs and lows of retail therapy

November 27, 2019

Have you ever gotten so angry or upset that in a blinding blur you end up with two brown paper Penney’s bag clenched in your fists? Same.

DCU Access nominated for Best Public Service Award

November 27, 2019

DCU’s Access Scheme was nominated for the award of Best Public Service in the Fingal Business Excellence and CSR Awards.

Let it Snow this Christmas with Netflix’s latest holiday film

November 27, 2019

Let It Snow premiered on Netflix on November 8th and was looking to cause a snowstorm in the hearts of hopeless romantics.

LGBTQ+ kissing protest takes place outside the Dail

November 13, 2019

Membersof the LGBTQ+ community “shifted” outside the Dail on Wednesday the 6th of November to encourage the Government to introduce hate crime legislation.

Life after the end of a long relationship

November 13, 2019

Break ups are never easy and dealing with a break up after a long-term relationship, let’s say a year plus, can be a tedious, hurtful and lonely process but here is a quick walk through the whole ordeal

UCD experts find breakthrough in cure for EB

October 30, 2019

A team of gene therapy researchers from University College Dublin (UCD) have made developments in finding a cure for the skin disease Epidermolysis Bullosa – EB.

Halloween movie watch list for those cosy nights in

October 30, 2019

As you grow up Halloween becomes less of an opportunity to knock at houses and ask for sweets but rather buying your own sweets and locking yourself in your own house. You snuggle yourself up on the couch, pray no one rings the doorbell and stick on a movie – but what to watch?

Spooky season

October 16, 2019

If you haven’t heard of the term “Spooky Season” or “Szn” then let me break it down for you.

DCU finishes its mall makeover

October 2, 2019

As part of DCU’s 2016-2021 Campus Development Plan the main mall or “public realm” on the Glasnevin Campus has been completed.