Lisa O'Donnell Archives – The College View

SU positions to be shared between DCU and St Pats’ campuses

March 23, 2016

Lisa O’Donnell looks into the new positions within the SU and what it means for us here in Glasnevin.

Europe, don’t turn your back on refugees now

March 23, 2016

With crisis talks in place to resolve the refugee crisis, Lisa O’Donnell discusses why Europe cannot turn its back on migrants.

Will Facebook play a part in our political fate?

February 10, 2016

Follows, likes and retweets are considered to be just as important as any verbal promise of a vote, while Facebook posts are becoming the modern form of campaign posters.

1 in 12 female students fall victim to rape

February 10, 2016

The Union of Students Ireland (USI) launched their ‘Say Something’ card, following research that shows that one in 12 female students are victims of rape or attempted rape. Lisa O’Donnell discusses the initiative with USI President, Kevin Donoghue.

USI may run against ‘frustrating’ Mullen

November 18, 2015

The Union of Students Ireland (USI) has said that it will consider running a candidate against Senator Ronan Mullen if he “continues to represent a particular type of views”.

Should the Private Lives of Politicians stay private?

October 14, 2015

Lisa O’Donnell discusses whether or not the public put too much of a focus on the personal lives of those in power.

Don’t reduce the value of culture for the sake of a fashion statement

September 30, 2015

Following the ban of Native American headdresses at many music festivals this summer, Lisa O’Donnell looks into the debate on cultural appropriation.

We’re Drinking From The Bottle

October 29, 2014

Drinking is undoubtedly part of our nation’s culture. However, are young people now dependent on alcohol in order to socialise?

UCD implement anti-smoking ban

October 15, 2014

The college started it’s ban on the sale of cigarettes and tobacco related products on its campus this semester

IT lecturers not convinced by move towards university status

April 30, 2014

Institute of Technology lectures have expressed their concerns over the move to technological university status. Lisa O’Donnell reports.