Shirley Donlon Archives – The College View

Ecstasy use among Students at an all-time high

April 19, 2017

Gardaí fear that ecstasy use among second and third level students has reached an all-time high. Last week, a 22-year-old college student was left in critical condition in Sligo University Hospital following a night out

Strong Smedia representation from DCU

April 5, 2017

The College View is in a strong position to do very well at the 2017 Student Media Awards with various nominations across a wide range of categories.

Repeal the 8th: the deep-rooted issue of women’s rights in Ireland

March 22, 2017

Following the Strike4Repeal demonstrations around the country on International Women’s Day earlier this month, Opinion Editor Shirley Donlon takes a look back at some other issues that have faced women in Ireland throughout the years.

VP Engagement and Development candidate, Siobhán McTague: Volunteering, class reps and the Open Badge system

March 20, 2017

One of two candidates for the role of VP Engagement and Development this year, Siobhán McTague, is the prime example of a multi-campus goer in Dublin City University. Having studied Irish on All Hallows Campus and Irish and Media Studies on Glasnevin Campus, Siobhán understands that each campus has a different spirit.

TCD employees to ballot for industrial action

March 8, 2017

Roughly 700 SIPTU members working in Trinity College Dublin are set to ballot for industrial and strike action in a dispute over the failure of being granted permanent contracts from management. Among the 700 non-academic

Fellowship founded to help students from under privileged backgrounds to become barristers

February 22, 2017

A new fellowship offering two aspiring barristers from disadvantaged socio-economically backgrounds a chance to study at the King’s Inns in Dublin was announced earlier this month.

Opinion: Injection facilities: a proactive movement for Ireland’s drug problem

February 22, 2017

Following the approval of legislation allowing for the introduction of safe injection centres in Ireland, opinion editor Shirley Donlon discusses the benefit of the incentive.

DCU study reveals homophobic bullying in primary schools

November 30, 2016

A recent DCU study carried out by the National Anti-Bullying Research and Resource Centre (ABC) found that one in two primary school principals in Ireland have dealt with homophobic bullying.

Understanding consent: it is okay to say no

November 16, 2016

Following the broadcast of author Louise O’Neill’s documentary ‘Asking for it’, opinion editor Shirley Donlon discusses the definition of consent and why it is so important to understand it.

DCU Elevator programme spreads knowledge of Dementia

November 16, 2016

DCU’s Elevator programme aims to educate Ireland about Dementia in hopes of a more “community focused response.”

Has traditional teaching passed its sell-by date?

October 26, 2016

With almost 10,000 leaving certificate exam appeals this year, Opinion Editor Shirley Donlon looks into the difference between leaving certificate education and university education, and argues that perhaps a change is necessary.

Clubs and societies: An attraction or a distraction?

October 12, 2016

Does joining clubs and societies distract from the academic side of education at University or do they add an extra dimension to the average college experience? Opinion’s editor Shirley Donlon discusses the matter.

Dublin Bus strikes threaten to disrupt students commuting to college

September 28, 2016

Dublin Bus drivers will strike for an additional 11 days in October following an eight-day strike in September.

Ireland to become Europe’s fattest country – Who is to blame?

April 20, 2016

According to health experts, Ireland is likely to be the fattest European country by the year 2025. With fast food and sugary treats so readily available and easy to access, who is at fault? Are

Mind your selfie with new gadgets

March 9, 2016

Shirley Donlon looks at the latest selfie essential.

The perfect contour

April 8, 2015

Contouring has become one of the beauty world’s most popular trends in recent months with the release of Kim Kardashian’s contouring selfie, but most of us are baffled when it comes down to successfully recreating the look