The College View Archives – The College View

“I gcroílár gnóthaí laethúla na hEorpa; i gcroílár an tsaoil sa Bhaile.”

January 23, 2022

Do Ghaeil na hÉireann, ba í an bhliain 2022 i bhfad níos tabhachtaí ná aon bhliain caitheadh. Dúinne, ba í seo an bhliain a fhaightear Lánstádas na Gaeilge den Aontais Eorpach.

Rún na hAthbhliana 2022

January 23, 2022

Le bliain fada eile thart, tá go leor againne ag súil go mbeidh 2022 níos fearr agus go mbeidh muid in ann spriocanna ar leith a bhaint amach tar éis tuilleadh am caite ag déanamh machnamh ar ár tsaoil féin.

Encanto Movie Review: Young People’s representation through La Familia Madrigal

January 22, 2022

The magic and music of Disney’s stories transport us back to our childhood. Disney’s unforgettable tales made us feel like we were the main characters in our own life stories as we grew up.

Is ‘Emily in Paris’ Culturally Insensitive and Cliché?

January 22, 2022

Season two of ‘Emily in Paris’ dropped last month. I must say I like the show because it’s something you can put on to relax, it is quite cringey sometimes but can be quite funny.

Spider-Man: No Way Home Review – In a word… Amazing

January 22, 2022

Spider-Man: No Way Home is a celebration of the wallcrawler’s entire cinematic history. Catering to old and new Spidey fans alike, it respects what came before whilst also going in its own new direction.

Why It’s Okay not to Watch Euphoria

January 22, 2022

When you think back on your formative years, do you think editorial eyewear, cinematic realism and couture school outfits? Yeah, me neither. However, this does not mean the entirety of Euphoria should be up for quick dismissal.

Students union launches survey as support grows for ‘hybrid’ Leaving Cert

January 22, 2022

Since the last issue of The College View was released before Christmas, a lot has changed. As a result, a new campaign has started to change the way the state examinations are conducted, for the third year in a row.

New EU report says red meat causes cancer.

January 21, 2022

EU policy for 2022 encourages a shift to a more plant-based diet due to red meat causing cancer. Research from the World Health Organisation (WHO) shows that when haem (a natural chemical found in meat)

Subsidised Households are most likely to be “driven into poverty.”

January 21, 2022

55.9% of subsidised households are currently living under the poverty line after housing costs, a new report by Social Justice Ireland (SJI) confirms. The report by SJI, entitled Housing and Poverty 2022 was published on

Ireland should care about hair.

January 21, 2022

South Korean politician, Lee Jae-Myung proposed at the beginning of the month for public health insurance to include hair loss treatments. This caused a huge divide in the public. Opponents say this is populism, but

What new Covid regulations have been introduced on campus?

January 21, 2022

After a full academic year, DCU returned to on campus teaching. In Semester one, there was a cap on how many could stay in a room, there was limited amount of night time events,windows had

A sober reflection on Minimum Unit Pricing

January 21, 2022

The retail price of alcohol rose significantly last week as a government decision that a minimum price of 10 cent per gram of alcohol must be introduced in all off-licenses and supermarkets. Since the law

25% increase in apprenticeship registrations in 2021 compared to 2019

November 24, 2021

Apprenticeship registrations have increased by 25% in Ireland, as announced by Minister Simon Harris and the department of Further and Higher Education. The Minister addressed this positive increase by stating “so far, this year we

All Too Well-A True Display of Taylor Swifts Talent

November 24, 2021

Taylor Swift is taking back what’s hers. It started with rerecording Fearless and she’s showing no sign of slowing down.

What Are Your Favorite Christmas Films?

November 24, 2021

Christmas is approaching, which means it is time to put on your pajamas, make yourself a hot chocolate, turn on Netflix and watch some iconic Christmas films.

My Therapist Ghosted Me – Ireland’s Podcast Obsession

November 24, 2021

Beyond the obsession with Pret a Manger, Vogue’s family and Joanne’s sex life, the ‘My Therapist Ghosted Me’ podcast is really a tale of two best friends and their tendency to make their audience (and themselves) gasp for air laughing while ripping each other to shreds.

New study finds 80 percent of young girls feel under pressure to send sexual images

November 24, 2021

The pressure young girls are experiencing in sending sexual photographs online is contributing to a wider culture of sexual harassment.

Eternals- An Ambitious Yet Flawed MCU Epic

November 24, 2021

Eternals is the riskiest MCU movie in years, but also one of the most ambitious. It is Disney’s latest attempt to recreate their past successes at bringing long-forgotten comic book characters to mainstream audiences, much like they did with the once unknown Guardians Of The Galaxy.