Sharon McGowan Archives – The College View

Are we forcing women into politics?

March 19, 2014

This year’s local elections will be the last without an imposed female gender quota. The College View examines the affect this policy could have and whether it really is fair.

Food for thought

February 19, 2014

Sleepy brain syndrome after the extended Christmas break? Sharon McGowan has an arsenal of healthy foods to get those minds buzzing again.

Excellence awards for DCU’s Campus Res

February 19, 2014

Despite student protestations in a previous issue of The College View, DCU’s Campus Res was recently honoured for excellence in accommodation provision. Sharon McGowan reports.

DCU only Irish university in top 50 under 50

February 19, 2014

DCU is the only Irish university to appear in the most recent ‘Top 50 Under 50’ QS rankings, as Sharon McGowan reports.

MPS smash 24 hour broadcast target

December 18, 2013

MPS 24 hour broadcast trends on Twitter as Anchorman skit goes viral.

Exercise: Free Therapy

November 6, 2013

Deadlines panics? Boredom? Over exposure to bad TV? Invest some time and energy into your fitness instead and discover why exercise is nature’s therapy. By Sharon McGowan

Why student nurses are on less than minimum wage

November 6, 2013

Student nurses are one of the worst hit by the recession, and those out of college won’t even be earning minimum wage. The College View investigates.

DCUfm 12hr broadcast smashes target

October 9, 2013

Radio buffs Sean Defoe and Eoin Sheahan exceeded their fundraising target for the Irish Cancer Society as they produced and presented a 12-hour broadcast live from the DCUfm studio on Fresher’s Week.