Róisín Cullen Archives – The College View

Fast fashion alternatives on a budget

April 15, 2021

“It’s not even just clothes that are more disposable. Everything is a trend these days.”

To travel or not to travel, that is the question

April 14, 2021

“The plane was the normal standard of not clean. Bathrooms as per usual weren’t clean.”

In a world of uncertainty- a call for unity rings clear.

April 14, 2021

“This was poignant for me when I met people from Ireland and we discussed a bit of Northern Ireland’s turbulent story so far.”

“It’s a Brothel. I’ll end you.”

April 14, 2021

“Ireland has a long negative history when it comes to sex, sexuality, the body, and women.”

From part time job to front-line position

April 12, 2021

In unprecedented and often scary times, the bravery of ordinary members of our society has become a source of light and hope in a world dominated by bleak news bulletins and stark health warnings.

Pretty Little Thing ad banned for being “overly sexualised” July 12, 2020

April 12, 2021

A recent “Pretty Little Thing” advertisement was banned after being deemed as being “overly sexualised”. The retailer argued that it had not intended to create an advertisement that was “offensive and irresponsible” but rather intended to

Gluten; Don’t grain on my parade

April 12, 2021

A recent survey conducted by Safefood revealed that 92 per cent of consumers of gluten products did not have a gluten related disorder or coeliac disease.

Achieving a minimalist lifestyle

April 12, 2021

Pints with friends. Pints with family. Pints for the sake of pints. The overindulgence of the festive period is remedied by a call for a dry January and a healthier lifestyle.

When PR stunts go wrong

April 11, 2021

In 2019, Elon Musk has become well acquainted with scandal and controversy. An example that has contributed to this being his donation of a submarine composed of rocket parts quickly manufactured to save children trapped

Laoch Meiriceánach ag foghlaim na Gaeilge

April 11, 2021

Róisín Ní Chuillinn ag caint le Joe Cullinane (Ollamh Meiriceánach agus foghlaimeoir teanga)

The true cost of Graduate Entry Medicine

March 27, 2021

“I received top marks in the Christmas exams and having to drop out due to something as arbitrary as money infuriates me.”

Erin Byrne – Candidate for VP for Wellbeing

March 19, 2021

“Like it’s hard?” Erin Byrne, final year EPL student channeled her inner Elle Woods in her first campaign video in her quest to attain the role of Vice President for Wellbeing in this year’s DCU Students’

Face masks, pods and nappies – The life of an essential early years educator

February 10, 2021

93 per cent of Early Years educators say they will leave the sector in five years’ time if things don’t improve.

Trinity College study finds length of “Long Covid” unrelated to intensity of virus

January 27, 2021

A study by Trinity College (TCD) has found that even those with mild Covid-19 symptoms can develop “Long Covid”. Liam Townsend, a research fellow in TCD and specialist registrar at St James’s Hospital was the study’s

EllaVerbs – the language learning app with DCU origins

January 27, 2021

Many entering the hallowed halls of the Helix on their very first day in DCU, may dream of meeting a significant other over goujons in NuBar, or at least establish a serious library relationship before

Goujons taste just as good in takeaway boxes

October 28, 2020

It’s a Tuesday night in October, students are enjoying cans of Jack Slatts (with dash of course) after a long day of online lectures. This is not the NuBar from six months ago. Then again,

From receptionist to covid officer

June 21, 2020

Stay indoors. Completely avoid contact with other people. Use a separate toilet to people in your household.

OnlyFans: What is it and can it be dangerous

April 13, 2020

In Ancient Greece nudity was associated with the gods long before another God came onto the scene with the spread of Christianity. This higher being did not look upon depictions of female nudity as favourably

Pandemic brings viewers to the frontline of a health crisis

March 30, 2020

Overcrowded hospitals, exhausted doctors, misinformation, white masks and hazmat suits.

Religion and young people in a modern world

November 13, 2019

Kanye West has recently switched his attention from the red hat wearing leader of the “Free” World to a different kind of controversial figurehead, God.

The movement to ban bloodsports

October 30, 2019

Bloodsports have remained a topic of debate in and out of government buildings, however, the movement to ban bloodsports is stuck at a standstill. “Imagine if a gang of thugs set a pack of dogs

Likes, comments and hatred

February 20, 2019

“She was wearing a thong with a lace front.” Throughout history, choice of clothing has been wrongfully mistaken for consent. Throughout history, women have been told what they can and cannot wear. Young girls become

Mumford and Sons new album impresses fans at exclusive listening party

December 12, 2018

Wilder beasts ran across the big screen. Predator chased its prey. Wild animals were an extremely appropriate topic considering the nature of this album- to play according to the band’s instincts and disregard critics’ opinions- to venture into “The Wild”.

Dea-bhéasach i gcónaí

November 28, 2018

I mBéising bhí troid idir tiománaí bus agus paisinéir. Thit an bhus isteach san abhainn Yangtze agus bádh na paisinéirí ar fad.

The power of perseverance

November 28, 2018

There’s always a light at the end of the tunnel. I truly believe that.