róisín phelan Archives – The College View

USI called for students to be refunded on accommodation they cannot use during pandemic

April 4, 2020

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) have called for students to be refunded for any accommodation they can not use during the current pandemic.

DCU has begun producing Personal Protection Equipment for frontline medical staff

April 4, 2020

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) has been in high demand in Ireland due to the recent coronavirus pandemic.

Students not guaranteed a refund after USIT travel group goes into liquidation

April 1, 2020

Travel agency USIT’s liquidation has left thousands of Irish students at a financial loss.

Radical reform needed to tackle sexual violence in universities

March 31, 2020

Studies worldwide show that victims of sexual harassment, assault and violence are less likely to report than victims of other crimes.

DCU Glee Cast: Behind the scenes

March 30, 2020

The Glee cast is different to other societies. We have one show, one goal, one setlist that we work towards for the entire year.

Sexual harassment hiding in the shadows of Irish universities

March 18, 2020

Recently a consent display in DCU’s U Building was destroyed. The incident caused discussion on campus and online about students’ understanding of consent, harassment and sexual violence.

All the Bright Places is both heartbreaking and heartwarming all at once

March 16, 2020

All the Bright Places captivates viewers with its portrayal of a heartbreaking love story.

Overuse of inhalers is causing serious side effects

March 4, 2020

Overusing an inhaler could be dangerous to your health, according to the Asthma Society of Ireland (ASI).

Olivia Forde in a graduation cap and gown.

SU Elections 2020 – President: Olivia Forde

March 3, 2020

If elected President, Olivia Force wants to introduce commuter hubs, comedy nights and a “Know your Rights” campaign across DCU’s three campuses.

Trinity College students union plan to fight campus rent increase

February 19, 2020

The possibility of on campus rent increasing by four per cent is expected to be discussed in the next meeting of TCD’s Finance Committee. TCDSU has said they “fully oppose” this decision.

From Broadway to mainstream

February 17, 2020

Ben Platt first stepped on stage as Evan Hansen in 2015. Although Platt had graced the Broadway stage before, playing the main character of “Dear Evan Hansen” gave him recognition and fans world wide. Four years later Platt’s career and music has drastically changed from musical theatre to pop.

DCU campus accommodation rent set to increase next year

February 12, 2020

DCU campus accommodation is set to increase the cost of rent by four per cent for the academic year 2020/2021.

Gang teen angst takes a darker turn in On My Block season two

February 5, 2020

After a long wait, season three of “On My Block” will finally hit screens in March 2020 and if you aren’t already caught up on the antics of Freeridge, this is your one-month warning to do so.

Dublin cyclists protest over safety concerns

February 5, 2020

Hundreds of cyclists took to their bikes in protest on Sunday January 26 to call for the immediate implementation of a cycle route along the Liffey Quays.

Weekend election could hinder student voters

February 5, 2020

USI President has said the Saturday general election may not be as accessible to students as planned.

A decade at The College View

December 11, 2019

people forget that The College View is run voluntarily and that we are students too

Self-care is a priority for young people, now more than ever

November 27, 2019

You can’t pour from an empty cup as they say.

Human rights organisation calls for state to address online harassment in Ireland

November 27, 2019

The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has warned that justice is not being served to victims of online harassment and that perpetrators are going unpunished.

The Stardust podcast invites listeners to understand the events of the fateful night

November 27, 2019

In its latest podcast series, TheJournal.ie has brought back the tragedy of the Stardust fire into the forefront of the minds of the Irish people with an episodic podcast series

Nirvana’s “MTV Unplugged” album stands the test of time

November 13, 2019

Nirvana released their “MTV Unplugged in New York” live album 25-years-ago, and to this day it has remained a reminder of the legacy of the band.

Nine of Ireland’s maternity units do not offer abortion

October 30, 2019

Nine of Irelands 19 maternity hospitals do not offer abortion services.

European students urge EU to triple funding for Erasmus+

October 30, 2019

The European Students’ Union (ESU) and the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) have joined together to urge the EU to triple funding for the Erasmus+ programme.

Labour Youth hosts panel to discuss its own relevancy

October 16, 2019

A panel by Labour Youth DCU took place on October 9th to discuss whether Labour is still relevant in Modern Ireland.

Dermot Kennedy lives without fear with new album release

October 16, 2019

Dublin born Dermot Kennedy has already proven that his music can transcend Ireland alone and make an impact on the global audience with the release of his debut album Without Fear on October 5.

Should we all be feeling eco-anxiety?

July 28, 2019

This wave of eco-anxiety has occurred undoubtedly due to climate change itself but also due to the lack of response and action from those in power.