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Government ‘failed completely’ to protect hospitality workers from ‘rife’ abuse

May 20, 2023

The strikedown of the Joint Labour Committee is having lasting effects on the hospitality industry, with opposition parties waiting to see “real action” from the government. Opposition parties and trade unions are calling out the

Montana is first U.S. state to ban TikTok after CEO’s congressional hearing

April 19, 2023

The U.S. state of Montana has become the first state to passing legislation to ban TikTok on personal devices. The app has already been banned by more than half of U.S. states on official government

Signing off…

April 18, 2023

I still remember my first interview that I ever conducted. It was back in the depths of Ireland’s second lockdown during Autumn 2020. I interviewed Alicia O’Sullivan, the then-Education Officer of the Irish Second Level

Amy McLoughlin, Hannah Daygo announced as new College View Editors

April 14, 2023

Second-year Journalism students Amy McLoughlin and Hannah Giron Daygo have been announced as the new Editor-in-Chief and Deputy Editor of The College View. The pair will take up their new positions in the coming days,

NATO condemns Russian nuclear ideas

April 6, 2023

Tensions have escalated as Russia announced plans to deploy tactical nuclear weapons on Belarusian soil. This move has drawn swift criticism from NATO, with concerns mounting over the potential consequences for international security and stability.

Strikes and protests over Israeli justice reform

April 6, 2023

Thousands of Israelis have taken to the streets in protest after prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed his defence minister on Sunday for raising objections to proposed judicial reforms. Heralded as “days of disruption”, highways and

Changing retirement ages in France was not a democratic move

April 5, 2023

Recently France has been rocked by nationwide large-scale protests against the proposal by President Emmanuel Macron to raise the retirement age from 62 to 65 without approval from parliament. The French, never being shy to

The potential sterile threat posed by Artificial Intelligence

April 5, 2023

While the threats of artificial intelligence (A.I.) have been illustrated and proposed primarily through fictional media and literature, the fast development of such artifices like chatbots, voice cloning or fabricated images also known as ‘deepfakes’

China is halting the march to net zero

April 5, 2023

In September 1961 President John F. Kennedy spoke to the United Nations warning of the danger posed by nuclear weaponry. “Every man, woman and child lives under a nuclear sword of Damocles, hanging by the

A final few words

April 5, 2023

A final few words by Deputy Editor Muiris O’Cearbhaill about his time in The College View

The “Bully” blocker: Christine O’Mahony claims DCUSU colleagues bullied her

April 3, 2023

VP O’Mahony made claims to The College View and on her social media that she was the subject of bullying during her time on the DCUSU.

Bohemians are back in town

March 23, 2023

Bohemians sit one point clear of Derry City at the top of the League of Ireland Premier Division after the first five rounds of matches. Declan Devine’s men have won four games so far with

DCU votes for NUIG’s Gujulla to be USI President

March 22, 2023

Sai Gujulla of NUI Galway has been chosen by DCU students to be the next President of the Union of Students in Ireland (USI). The vote was opened last night following the hustings of candidates

2023 DCU Students’ Union USI Hustings – Live Updates

March 21, 2023

Will Ireland be able to handle the impending end on eviction bans in the midst of a crippling Housing crisis?

March 16, 2023

The eviction ban imposed in Ireland last October will finally be lifted on April 1, 2023. However, with this ban being lifted, there are far more complications and consequences set to occur, consequences that are

Temporary eviction ban set to expire

March 16, 2023

The government will not extend the temporary eviction ban after March 31 setting them on a collision course with opposition parties as housing remains a hot-button issue and political football. Sinn Féin will table a

If Racism Exists In Ireland So Does Anti-racism

March 15, 2023

Racism in Ireland has been an issue for quite a long time, with the latest flood in hate crimes happening in 2020. The effect of racial hate crimes on victims can be devastating. Victims frequently

What will a streaming service levy accomplish in Ireland?

March 15, 2023

The proposals for a ‘content’ levy by the Government and various Irish entertainment groups is intent on increasing funding for the Irish film and television industry through collecting funds from already existing international streaming providers.

I Disappointed My Mother But It Turned Out To Be The Most Euphoric Time Of My Young Adult Life

March 15, 2023

As the eldest daughter in a Filipino family, being free and independent is a luxury. But, about four months ago, I found myself at Dublin Airport, having spent my birthday money and my last job’s

Are Irish people angry enough about reports of animal cruelty?

March 15, 2023

Dogs Trust Ireland’s announcement suggests an indifference to animal welfare in Ireland. Last month’s article in The College View talked about the announcement by dog welfare charity Dogs Trust Ireland of 394 requests to take

Bertie Ahern and Monica McWilliams pictured with DCU President Daire Keogh

Students protest honorary doctorate of Bertie Ahern

March 15, 2023

Protesters disrupted events in the Helix at the start of this month as DCU chose to award ex-Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, with an honorary doctorate.

Christy Burke: ‘it’s the same story from 40 years ago and nothing has changed’

March 15, 2023

Councillor incensed by long-term inaction as Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs to commence next month With notable irritation in his voice, Dublin City Councillor and former Lord Mayor of Dublin Christy Burke lays bare to me

The porn-appropriate age

March 15, 2023

Pornography, or ‘porn’ as it is more commonly referred to, is defined as ‘the depiction of erotic behaviour (as in pictures or writing) intended to cause sexual excitement.’ That being said, one may argue a

Over half the world on track to obesity by 2035

March 15, 2023

Research conducted by the World Obesity Federation predicts that over 4 billion people, 51% of the world, will be considered overweight and 1 in 4 people will be living with obesity in the next 12

Ireland’s food waste problem is out of control

March 15, 2023

Ireland’s food waste problem is one of the most pressing issues facing the country today. The amount of food waste generated in Ireland has reached unprecedented levels, and it is threatening both the environment and