Trinity Ability Co-Op and TCDSU raise concerns over accessibility of new Arts Block kiosks
The multi purpose kiosks were recently installed in Arts Building for administrative and retail purposes
Sarah Emerson and Kate Henshaw
News
Harris publishes plan confirming “overwhelming” return to campus in September
Harris has said that “the college experience will return for everyone from September” with activities being “overwhelmingly…on site from the new academic year”
Kate Henshaw
Gisèle Scanlon deemed re-elected as GSU President
Abhisweta Bhattacharjee was re-elected as the union’s Vice-President
Grace Gageby
GSU candidate John Tighe raises concerns over “serious irregularities” in election process
Results in the GSU sabbatical elections were expected to be released at 12pm but are so far delayed
Jack Kennedy, Kate Henshaw and Sarah Emerson
UCD fees for on-campus accommodation increase by 20-36%
Fees for September to May range from €8,059 to €14,465, depending on the residence
Bella Salerno
2021/22 academic year to begin on September 13
Incoming first years will not start classes until September 27
Jack Kennedy
Features
GSU President Election: John Tighe believes “we should be working together not apart”
Tighe hopes to “rebuild” the GSU’s relationships with other College bodies
Sarah Emerson
GSU VP Election: Abhisweta Bhattacharjee says “next year is going to be a good year”
Bhattacharjee envisions a year “full of wins”, promising in-person events and supports for international students
Bella Salerno
Sunday Longread: Female underrepresentation in the workplace
Anna Sheehan discusses the advantages and setbacks of gender quotas
Anna Sheehan
Is Trinity better when it’s tobacco-free?
The Tobacco Free Trinity Campaign has found some success, but still has a long way to go
Jack Ryan
To unmute or not to unmute
Zara-Grace Hussey looks at how online teaching has affected class participation
Zara-Grace Hussey
Education for all, and fees for none?
Five years after the Cassells Report, the fight to reduce fees continues
Olivia Flaherty-Lovy
Comment
Life
Looking ahead to a post-pandemic Trinity
As we find our way back to ourselves, there’s a strange and uncertain road ahead
Dillon Broaders
Let’s get intimate with body confidence
Kerry O’Sullivan explores how sex can be a journey to loving yourself and your partner
Kerry O'Sullivan
How to write a dissertation
From forming a proposal to printing it professionally, Ciara Olden traces the highs and lows that come with writing a final year dissertation
Ciara Olden
Society Spotlight: DU History
Grace Fannon talks to the Auditor of DU History, Shane Macken, about the society’s unorthodox approach to history
Grace Fannon
A vision for a new-normal September
Ella Bleu-Kiely interviews TCDSU Ents Officer-elect Greg Arrowsmith on the role of societies in college life
Ella-Bleu Kiely
Deconstructed vintage garments turned display of Irish heritage
Elena Mc Crory talks to Designer and Director Faye Rochford about her authentic Irish brand, FéRí designs
Elena McCrory
SciTech
Sport
Out of Left Field: DU Sailing Club
Trinity’s sailors are keen to get back out on the water
Lauren Boland
European Super League: a wake up call for fans
Supporters should demand far more from clubs than cheap apologies
Cameron Hill
Online exam season presents new challenges for staying healthy and active
Tech neck, sore eyes and disrupted sleep are but a few of the problems posed by solely digital learning. Here are a few remedies
Grace Gageby
The Wim Hof method challenge is taken on by Trinity’s own Mark McGauran
With a focus on breathing, cold exposure, and concentration, the challenge is supposed to deepen the connection between body and mind
Shannon McGreevy
Bossaball: a captivating sport combining volleyball, football, gymnastics, and music
Internationally recognized, Bossaball attracts viewers all over the world
Shannon McGreevy
The crossover of influencers to other entertainment varieties, in particular combat sports
The upcoming fight between Jake Paul and Ben Askren is a perfect example of influencers trying to make it in the world of professional sports
Shannon McGreevy
Gaeilge
Tionchar na pandéime ar mhic léinn na céad bliana
Labhraíonn Hazel Ní Bhroin le mac léinn sa chéad bhliain faoi éifeachtaí na paindéime ar eispéireas an mhic léinn
Hazel Ní Bhroin
Éigeantas an Ghaeilge inár gcóras oideachais
Pléann Gráinne Nic Cathmhaoil na tuairimí agus na staitisticí a bhaineann leis an díospóireacht
Gráinne Nic Cathmhaoil
Teangacha agus an chian-fhoghlaim
Labhraíonn Gráinne Nic Cathmhaoil le mic léinn a dhéanann a staidéar ar theangacha, chun fiosrú amach tionchar na paindéime ar fhoghlaim na dteangacha.
Gráinne Nic Cathmhaoil
Éifeacht na paindéime ar sheandaoine
Faigheann Hazel Ní Bhroin léargas pearsanta agus acadúil ar thioncar Covid-19 ar sheandaoine.
Hazel Ní Bhroin
Mar bhunaitheoir don chomhlacht Sew it Seams ag aois 19
Agallamh le Mairidh NicCormaic, mac léinn a bhunaigh a comhlacht féin ag tús an chéad dianghlasáil
Hazel Ní Bhroin
Na Gaeltachtaí agus Covid-19
Iomarcaíochtaí, caillteanais ioncaim agus dícheangal — staid na nGaeltachtaí faoi láthair.
Gráinne Nic Cathmhaoil