In August of this year I was one of the hundreds of students who sat a supplemental exam. As with any exam preparation process, stress followed me from my term results all the way to the exam day itself. However, …
Abby Cleaver is the current life editor at Trinity News, having previously served as comment editor, and is a final year English literature and philosophy student.
Revisiting the controversy behind DUGES name, and the reasons it is still yet to be changed
The self-proclaimed feminist society in Trinity is called FemSoc in every way… except officially recognised by the Central Societies Committee
In 2017, the Dublin University Gender Equality Society (DUGES) attempted to rename themselves as FemSoc. In response, the CSC not only disapproved of the change, but cautioned that such a name could jeopardise the acknowledgement of them as an official …
The obstacle that limitations of confidentiality pose in student counselling, and overcoming it
Abby Cleaver discusses her experience with the Student Counselling Services at Trinity, and how it was much different than first imagined
Content warning: this article contains mention of sexual assault, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts.
Limitations of confidentiality were not an obstacle I had expected to face when I started using Trinity College’s Student Counselling Services (SCS). Of course, you can find …
Progress only stops when we do, and the pattern shows we stop too soon
As the free contraception scheme for women aged 17-25 comes into effect, we must remain actively present in the conversation in order for unprecedented accessibility obstacles to be amended quickly and effectively
Many steps forward have been taken for women in Ireland in recent years. Conversations about gender inequality, from areas as far-ranging as female opportunities in STEM, our right to bodily autonomy and sexual violence against Irish women, are ongoing, with …
Trinity’s administration issues need to be addressed – again
Trinity’s notoriously inadequate communication and administration services are no secret to returning students, but looking back at the last year it is clear that it is time these issues are finally fixed
Looking forward to a new academic year in Trinity, we are already at that point of the summer where we have to make degree-shaping pathway decisions, with module option choices not too far away. As a new year begins to …
HEA Bill Debate highlights deeper governmental indifference towards student concerns
Guillotining of recent HEA Bill debate prompts Irish student representative groups to write an open letter denouncing government failure to respect their concerns
The recent Higher Education Authority (HEA) Bill 2022 debate raises understandable concerns among Irish students over the government’s perceived indifference regarding student interests. The questions raised during the debate considered the government’s expanded powers in the newly proposed bill to …
A newbie’s guide to TBall
Abby Cleaver details the dos and don’ts in the run up to the long-awaited Trinity Ball
What is Trinity Ball?
Trinity Ball is the college’s very own mini-music festival, frequently remarked as Europe’s biggest private festival, with tickets available only to Trinity students, staff, alumni, and their fortunate plus-ones. Due to limited capacity and being the …
Sunday Longread: The female student experience
Abby Cleaver discusses the routine challenges faced by many women in light of the murder of Ashling Murphy
This article contains discussion of sexual violence
The female student experience can be broken down into sets of protective routines influenced by safety rules imposed by society that we have been taught or learned as women. Personal ritual practices are …
Making the most of your Christmas break
Abby Cleaver gives some tips on how to enjoy Christmas in Dublin
After a few hectic months of settling back into college (or starting college for the first time), some much-awaited time off is just about in sight. With only a few weeks left to get through — and a dreaded few …
Now Hiring! The reality of finding a student job in Dublin
Abby Cleaver recounts her experience of gaining employment whilst advising others on how to approach the world of work
Looking for a part-time job that suits a busy college life can be an uphill battle, especially with hundreds of other students doing the same. I personally know how hard trying to find employment as a student is, particularly with …