The Hype. The College View Archives

Sober October: Is it possible at third level?

October 13, 2021

Always remember, being sober does not mean you are “no craic” and drinking on a night out is a choice, not a requirement.

Surviving the final Mercury retrograde of 2021

October 13, 2021

The main problems faced during Mercury retrograde include difficulties with technology, miscommunication, delays, and people from the past returning.

Juggling the costs: How to save sustainably in third level

October 13, 2021

Dean O’Reilly, Vice President of Wellbeing in the DCU Students’ Union gave some advice on ways to keep students “from slipping under the line”.

Caring for your pair is vital this Breast Cancer Awareness month

October 13, 2021

This pandemic-led hesitation is reflected in the number of mammograms carried out by the HSE’s BreastCheck screening programme falling by more than two-thirds in 2020, leading to the detection of 600 fewer breast cancers.

Adjusting back to the ‘old normal’ might be easy for some, but not for all

September 29, 2021

While we craved all the hallmarks of our normal lives with its foreign holidays and weekend getaways for 18 months, now that we can gradually reintroduce those aspects to our lives, many will experience what has been termed as post-pandemic anxiety.

Pedal to the metal: how TikTok and cheugy culture have accelerated toxic trend cycles

September 29, 2021

“Cheugy” has not only wormed its way into the everyday vernacular of Generation Z, but added fuel to the fire of the trend cycle that is searing its way through the fashion industry.

Women in STEM: Patching up the ‘leaky pipeline’

September 29, 2021

Known as STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), disciplines in this field have traditionally been male-dominated, with women comprising just 25 per cent of STEM-related roles in Ireland, according to the Central Statistics Office.

A guide to going plastic free: Zero waste shampoo bars

April 14, 2021

Out of these demands from consumers and the need for brands to stand up and deliver change, sustainable shampoo bars were born.

As fashion trends dwindle during Covid-19, individual style triumphs

April 14, 2021

The spring ’21 collection was more future oriented than ever as it was a prediction of who we want to be and what we want to look like when we finally come out of lockdown.

The rise of hiking culture and a guide to joining in

April 14, 2021

With a new wave of national restrictions recently eased, a wealth of hiking opportunities becomes available. Take it as your informal invitation to explore the trails, walks and routes you’ve ‘been meaning to get around to’.

How to manifest with the moon

April 14, 2021

A new moon cycle is approaching, with a full moon lighting the sky on April 26th. Many people use crystals and manifestation to make the most out of the moon and to harvest its spiritual energy.

I took the plunge, will you?

March 26, 2021

Record numbers in Ireland took up the activity in 2020, and the popularity of sea swimming continues to grow. So, what do you need to know about sea swimming?

The pandemic has proven that the future of fashion is rental

March 24, 2021

For a lot of fashion rental services, 2020 was the year that they had just found their feet. It was also a year where the fashion industry was already experiencing an existential crisis of sorts.

Journalist and Entrepreneur Anne-Marie Tomchak on sharing her joy

March 24, 2021

The faces behind the fashion are Irish women who have leveraged conversations around mental health, fashion and sustainability. From women such as Roz Purcell, Louise McSharry, Dr Doireann O’Leary and IamIrish founder Lorraine Maher, each woman has a positive, powerful contribution to make that extends far beyond a piece of clothing.

Garnier products are now officially cruelty free

March 24, 2021

Speaking on the brand, Garnier Global Brand President, Adrien Koskas explains that they “have been committed to a world against animal testing since 1989.”

Imposter syndrome: The cycle and how to overcome it

January 27, 2021

Imposter syndrome is something we have all heard of but probably don’t know much about.

Geraldine Carton of The Useless Project: “The only way is up”

November 23, 2020

From the rallying cries of Extinction Rebellion protesters to the enactment of the Climate Ambassador Programme, Carton feels we are a nation that has a propensity to do the right thing when it comes to climate action.

Curbing the maskne epidemic

October 21, 2020

Despite face masks holding significant importance in our current climate, we did not expect the unwarranted skin irritation that would accompany it. Thankfully, with expert advice and recommendations, we can curb the maskne epidemic one step at a time.