Opinion Archives – The College View

Government weakness is allowing the far-right small victories

October 16, 2019

The treatment of asylum seekers in Ireland has been the subject of debate for many years but the government’s recent handling of the issue is also dangerous.

To vape or not to vape

October 16, 2019

Peter O’Neill asks whether or not vaping is impacting public health

How free should free speech really be?

October 16, 2019

Aoife O’Brien asks where is the line when it comes to free speech and oppressive language

Adopt don’t shop dogs

October 16, 2019

On DoneDeal, if you search for “puppies” you will be met with about 703 ads. You may also be met with the opportunity to fork out up to 2,500euro in exchange for an 8-week-old french bulldog.

What have the Brexit negotiations revealed about Ireland’s relationship with the UK?

October 16, 2019

Shauna Power asks what has the Brexit negotiations revealed about our relationship with England

Forget impeachment, Trump could still win in 2020

October 16, 2019

Whether it be his famous twitter battles, chopper talk or his defence against a slew of investigations, not a day goes by where Donald Trump doesn’t make headlines.

The death of Dublin’s nightlife

October 16, 2019

Kirsty Dowdall explains why less and less young people are choosing to head towards Dublin’s night scene

Trinity’s ranking drop is due to the government

October 2, 2019

Lack of funding from government is why Irish universities are failing, says Clara Kelly

Is Dublin City losing its heart?

October 2, 2019

With Dublin city increasingly wiping out its roots in favor of modernization, Ross O’Boyd asks, is it losing it’s heart?

Why we should let the Canadian PM say sorry

October 2, 2019

Shane Brennan discusses how we should react to Justin Trudeau’s past actions

Do I really want to spend the rest of my life in Dublin?

October 2, 2019

Callum Atkinson discusses Dublin’s lack of opportunity when it comes to younger people

Marching for climate change is great, but will it really change anything?

October 2, 2019

Roisin Maguire tells how we need to do more than march, to create real change for the planet

Wattpad and teen romance novels give young girls toxic ideas about relationships

October 2, 2019

Clara Kelly discusses how teen romance novels, often paint toxic ideas of what relationships should be for young women.

Why we should legalise marijuana

October 2, 2019

Brendan Fernando Kelly Palenque discusses how the government should legalize cannabis and non-violent drug offences

The Irish government are giving tax breaks to corporations, while ordinary people suffer

October 2, 2019

Lucien Waugh Daly asks why our government is willing to fund corporation tax breaks, but not it’s people

DCU Should Be Fighting To End Unpaid Internships, Not Encouraging Them

September 1, 2019

Lucien Waugh-Daly discusses how universities shouldn’t be encouraging un-paid internships.

‘Sharenting’- harmless fun or an unhealthy habit?

July 22, 2019

Clara Kelly discusses if parents posting pictures of children on social media is actually as harmless as it seems.

YouTube’s capacity to radicalise must be addressed.

June 23, 2019

More and more people’s world view is being shaped by YouTube’s algorithm, Calum Atkinson explores the issue and how it can be addressed.

The rise of the ‘situation-ship’: is dating more than one person at a time ethical?

June 23, 2019

The death of love, romance, and the idea of the relationship in the 21st century.
Clara Kelly asks, is it immoral to date more than one person at a time?

Data regulation: Should Facebook be let off the hook?

April 17, 2019

Ross Boyd questions who should be responsible for regulating social media, the government or the social networks themselves?

Gambling: A more socially acceptable addiction?

April 17, 2019

Callum Atkison asks why gambling is seen as a more socially accepted addiction, in spite of being just as harmful as other addictions.

Are elitist attitudes a problem in Irish Universities?

April 17, 2019

Clara Kelly asks if students are still judging their classmates based on accents and if bigger universities have a problem with elitist attitudes.

Is veganism achievable for everyone?

November 28, 2018

For some low-income families, it is simply not manageable to shell out extra cash, time or resources on sustaining a vegan lifestyle, when it seems more affordable to grab the quicker and cheaper options.

Is age just a number when it comes to love?

October 31, 2018

We should be wary of the May-December romance.

Discrimination will not win an election

October 31, 2018

A wealthy man making cheap shots at a minority group and reigniting hatred from the past does nothing for the people of Ireland.