The Hype. The College View Archives

Valentines is out, Galentines is in

February 13, 2022

The idea first proposed by Knope in 2010 has since taken a hold on women throughout the world and has now become mainstream; and what is more beautiful and empowering than women celebrating women?

Why Kombucha is the go-to beverage for your gut

February 2, 2022

Kombucha, a fermented tea known for its properties that benefit gut health, is a drink that has become more popular in recent years. But just what is kombucha, and why does it warrant pride of place on the weekly shopping list?

Dyson Airwrap: Worth the investment or just excellently marketed?

February 2, 2022

The latest hairstyling trend has been dubbed “the PS5’s girl version”. The Dyson Airwrap, with its futuristic design, wraps your hair instantly and “creates voluminous curls and waves without extreme heat” according to its website. But is it worth the hype?

Men’s violence against women needs to end, organisations say

February 2, 2022

Femicide is the killing of women and girls by men, precisely because of their gender. Women’s Aid state that “femicide is both a cause and a result of gender inequality and discrimination, both of which are root causes of all violence against women”.

UK start-up challenges menstrual waste

February 2, 2022

Planera’s flushable pad degrades within 30 days and turns into clean water, biogas and fertiliser, compared to regular, plastic pads which can take 500 years to decompose.

How light therapy can help fight against winter depression

January 23, 2022

While traditional options such as counselling and medication hold obvious merit in treating SAD, another valid treatment has become more mainstream in recent years: the practice of light or phototherapy.

Bodywhys expresses concern over Operation Transformation return

January 5, 2022

The Eating Disorder Association of Ireland, Bodywhys, said in a statement this week that it recognises the “great deal of correspondence and concerns” that it has received since the announcement of the RTÉ staple’s return, adding that the programme is “triggering” for viewers, in particular those who live with an eating disorder.

Stress of the pandemic linked with changes in women’s reproductive health, new study finds

November 24, 2021

The 56 per cent of women who experienced such changes, included reports of heavier and more painful periods and missed periods, compared to pre-pandemic, the authors said, while 64 per cent of women reported worsening premenstrual symptoms (PMS).

The importance of sleep for heart health and student’s lives

November 24, 2021

Students, often prone to overlooking the matter when it comes to crunch time during the semester, “really can’t cheat sleep” according to Professor Anna Donnla O’Hagan of the School of Health & Human Performance at DCU.

New study finds 80 per cent 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.

DCU to provide free sanitary products to students

November 10, 2021

“Period poverty affects more women in our communities than we realise…it is ridiculous that period poverty exists in Ireland in this day and age it is so wrong that in 2021 people are thanking you for getting them pads,”Claire Hunt from Period Poverty Ireland said.

Naughty or nice: If you don’t get shopping early there may be nothing under your tree this Christmas

November 10, 2021

COVID-19, Brexit and hitches in supply chains have all contributed to a changing consumerism landscape, and by consequence, our Christmas 2021 wish lists might just become the collateral damage.

Ireland is facing a “cultural crisis” due to a lack of late-night creative spaces

October 27, 2021

So, what does the future hold then? Kitt accepts it is “hard to know what moves the needle of public perception” but the continued engagement with the government and the revolutionisation of our Licensing Laws are to be the first step of the ongoing dance that is the innovation of nightlife in Ireland.

Free Interrailing passes to be offered to Irish students from 2022

October 27, 2021

Interrailing is one of the most student-friendly ways to explore the world. It is much cheaper than flights or booking individual trains. On top of this you will also explore so much more and see so much more of Europe, saving money on transport fares.

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.