Ruth Marnell Archives – The College View

Esoc race to Cork to raise funds for cancer charity

April 16, 2014

DCU’s Esoc smashes its fundraising target for top Irish charity.

Marching with pride on St. Patrick’s Day

March 14, 2014

Ruth Marnell looks at the controversy surrounding the Boston St. Patrick’s Day parade and their decision to not allow the LGBT community to march under pro-LGBT banners in the parade.

RAG Society to remain prominent despite re-branding

March 5, 2014

DCU’s Raise and Give Society will continue to participate in college charity events despite the re-branding of the notorious RAG Week.

Seasonal ‘n’ sweet

December 18, 2013

Ruth Marnell brings you some tasty Christmas treats that won’t leave you feeling heavy after Turkey and all the trimmings.

Mo bros and Mo sistas unite for men’s health

November 20, 2013

A look at Movember and the money it has raised for men’s health charities

Low turnout for youth budget cuts demonstrations

November 6, 2013

The USI President has played down the significance of low turnouts at recent demonstrations against harsh Budget 2014 cuts to supports for those aged under 25, as Ruth Marnell reports.

Excise duty on alcohol increased in budget

October 23, 2013

A 10c excise was placed on the price of alcohol in Budget 2014, but those who called for a minimum price to be placed on alcohol believe this won’t go far enough, as Ruth Marnell reports.

College Fitness

October 23, 2013

We have all felt the burden of trying to keep fit and active in college, here is how you can get your exercise on a student friendly budget.

Students urged to get home safely after alleged sexual assault

October 9, 2013

Students are urged to get home safely after socialising at night, following an alleged sex attack on a student travelling alone back to DCU last week, as Ciara Moore and Ruth Marnell report.