
The College View








Are salt lamps worth the hype?
It’s easy to see why Himalayan salt lamps have become a popular decorative staple to have in your home. Made from the pink rock salt carved from the Khewra Salt Mine in Pakistan, the lamps not only stand out for their unique appearance, but when lit, they emit an ambient, reddish-pink glow that makes any room feel warm and cosy.


RTÉ commemorates 100 years since Bloody Sunday
Last week RTÉ broadcast a documentary, Bloody Sunday 1920, commemorating the 100-year anniversary of the tragedy. And it was lovely.


Dundalk player Jordan Flores is nominated for the 2020 FIFA Puskas Award
In a year that has seen plenty of dissatisfaction among Irish football fans, November 25th brought some much-needed positivity to the League of Ireland.




“Shy Di” to fashion’s favourite – the evolution of Princess Diana’s style
From epochal ball gowns to iconic athleisure wear, throughout her public life Diana’s wardrobe captivated the world’s attention. Portraying such a paragon of fashion is no easy feat, nor is recreating her style. Yet these were the mammoth challenges Emma Corrin and costume designer Amy Roberts found themselves tasked with in the latest season of The Crown.






The IUA say student experience is a priority for universities in semester two
In a statement, the Irish Universities Association (IUA) said that universities are conscious of the uncertainty students are facing and have therefore planned to begin semester two of the academic year predominantly online.

DCU awarded €2.87 million euro grant to research media in European politics
The European Commission has allocated close to €3 million to DCU researchers as part of a project that will study how media discourse impacts the public’s opinion on the European Union.


The legacy of Diego Maradona
It’s a fool’s errand to try to summarise Diego Maradona’s life and impact into just one article. He is so much more than that.