LGBT Archives – The College View

Ireland still has a lot to learn in terms of trans acceptance

April 14, 2021

Transphobia must be abolished in Ireland, this can be done through education, acknowledgement and acceptance of others.

How Ireland’s sex education system has failed us

November 13, 2019

At age 15, Jack Cooley sat in a transition year sex education workshop and felt like a sexual pervert.

The 8×8 festival makes it mark on DCU

October 3, 2018

The 8×8 festival ran by STAND came to DCU last week to promote their theme of “Identity and Discrimination” to students.

HPV vaccine can positively impact gay men’s health

November 15, 2017

Lorcan walked into the Gay Men’s Health Services (GMHS) on Baggot Street in Dublin back in September for his regular STI check. As he entered, he saw a poster on a wall. It was regarding

VP Welfare & Equality Candidate Padraig Henry: Reduction of off-peak library fines, working with Campus Residences and accommodation pages for Erasmus students

March 21, 2017

Padraig Henry is running for DCUSU VP for Welfare and Equality because he says he wants to play an advisory role for students, tackle financial burdens and take the next step for promoting good mental health.

Scorn in the USA

April 20, 2016

Throwing a tantrum. Crying over spilled milk. Cancelling a concert to stand up for what you believe in. To one North Carolina Congressman, these are all one and the same. Bruce Springsteen decided to cancel

Ugandan LGBT+ activist, Sandra Nametubi, asks for acceptance

November 18, 2015

“Our aim is for people to understand us, not accept us”, said Sandra Nametubi in a speech given to International Relations students in DCU on Thursday.

Over 20,000 students registered to vote in marriage equality referendum

December 10, 2014

Over 20,000 students have been registered to vote ahead of the upcoming marriage equality referendum as part of a nationwide voter registration drive.

Over 200 students attend USI Pink Training in Cork

November 30, 2014

The training aimed to teach students about issues relating to gender identity and sexuality.

Cherry Picking From The Bible

October 29, 2014

People ignore much of the Bible’s doctrine. Why is being LGBT viewed any differently?

Marching with pride on St. Patrick’s Day

March 14, 2014

Ruth Marnell looks at the controversy surrounding the Boston St. Patrick’s Day parade and their decision to not allow the LGBT community to march under pro-LGBT banners in the parade.

SU to endorse marriage equality ahead of referendum

February 19, 2014

A motion regarding the rights of the LGBT community has been passed at the latest CRC meeting.

DCU LGBTA host homophobia discussion: As it happened

February 17, 2014

Homophobia: is it ingrained in Irish society? Who defines it? Senator Averil Power, TD John Lyons, and LGBTQ+ activate, Steve Conlan debate.

Need to deconstruct the walls of stigma around mental health

November 20, 2013

Chairperson of DCU’s LGBTA Society, Declan Faulkner on how we can deconstruct the walls of stigma around mental health.

DCU societies hold mock same-sex marriages

November 28, 2012

DCU’s LGBTA, Drama and Amnesty Societies held mock same-sex marriages as part of DCU’s Equality Week. The mock marriages were held outside the Henry Grattan on Thursday November 15th. The marriages were held between members