Rachel McLaughlin Archives – The College View

Dealing with diabetes

April 2, 2014

How does being diabetic change a person’s life? The College View looks at the life-changing affect the condition can have.

Foxes @ The Academy 2

March 19, 2014

Pop melodies anchored by melancholia: Rachel McLaughlin has the lowdown on Foxes’ recent gig @ Academy 2.

Server problems affecting School of Communications ‘devastating’

March 19, 2014

Staff in the School of Communications are frustrated with server problems that are hindering students’ work.

Talk to Joe: RTE’s Joe Duffy speaks to JournoSoc

March 4, 2014

Liveline presenter Joe Duffy spoke to DCU students about his career. Rachel McLaughlin reports.

Students encouraged to open up after death of DCU student

February 20, 2014

DCU Students’ Union and the chaplains of the Interfaith Centre are encouraging students to open up about their grief as DCU student is laid to rest.

Growing old in the cold

December 18, 2013

As the recession and winter cold bite, the elderly are among the hardest hit, and are now struggling to pay for heating.

Education Minister launches DCU’s National Insitute for Digital Learning

December 4, 2013

New technological advancements will be soon realised at DCU, as the National Institute for Digital Learning was recently launched at DCU by the Education Minister. Rachel McLaughlin reports.

Interview: war reporter James Brabazon talks fear, tragedy and survival

December 3, 2013

“Working in conflict is like a pressure cooker to the emotions” War reporter James Brabazon speaks to Rachel McLaughlin about his work and the life of Tim Hetherington

Film festival to return with powerful documentary screening

November 20, 2013

The 8×8 Documentary Film Festival, run by educational development charity SUAS, will return to DCU in December with a screening of a powerful documentary about a photojournalist killed while working in Libya, as Rachel McLaughlin reports.

Crunching Down On Fitness Myths

November 6, 2013

Will 100 crunches a day give you a 6 pack? What weights bulk up your body? Rachel McLaughlin takes a look at the most common fitness myths and delivers some home truths.

Unsure first-years seeking help of Student Advice Centre

October 23, 2013

Several first year students are unsure about their course and sense of direction in university and have sought the help of the Student Advice Centre. Rachel McLaughlin spoke to Director Claire Bohan.

On the brink of starvation

October 23, 2013

You may be short of money, but some students literally cannot afford food. A look at some students who are being pushed to the edge.