“It’s the ideal sport for not particularly sporty people and athletes alike,” says DU Kayak and Canoe (DUCK) Secretary Bob McLarnon. It is no secret that many mainstream sports like rugby and football can seem intimidating, especially with no prior …
Online exams prove traditional formats to be arbitrary
Sitting exams is hard enough as it is. We may as well make them more comfortable for students.
It is no secret that online learning has proven to have both advantages and disadvantages. Having the classroom ripped away from students has left many hunched over their laptops at home for what seems to be hours on end. When …
Prestigious Pinks announced at Trinity Sports Awards
Awards were given to exceptional athletes in Trinity clubs, with basketball taking home the Club of the Year award
Five student-athletes have been awards “Pinks” at the Trinity Sports Awards, the highest sporting award bestowed by College.
This year’s Pinks were awarded to Conall Hayes from Athletics, Miriam McGinley from Athletics, Robbie Kearns from the Equestrian Club, Diarmuid McGowan …
Out of Left Field: DU Yoga Society
Cheap online classes are at the heart of the society and yoga community at Trinity
If there has ever been a time to start practicing yoga, now is the time. It’s time to start being more mindful and taking care of your body and mental health. Yoga has been around for thousands of years, and …
Trinity Sport Centre set to reopen
All Trinity Sport facilities will be reopening on December 2 with restrictions in place to adhere to government guidelines
Trinity Sport Centre will be reopening Wednesday December 2 after closing its facilities due to the Level 5 restrictions. As Dublin will be moving to a modified Level 3, individual training will be able to take place in compliance with …
Sunday Longread: The dark side of social media fitness culture
Misleading claims of miraculous transformations are pervasive among fitness influencers
Now more than ever, we sit on our phones scrolling through social media between (or during) online lectures. Even if you don’t follow many fitness influencer accounts, it’s bound to come up at some point as a suggested page. You …
Protein and energy supplements – effective or gimmick?
Various workout supplements advertised regularly by the fitness community are becoming increasingly popular among those who want to gain muscle mass or lose weight.
Due to the curious case of Covid-19, people are bound to their homes or the five kilometres of their local area. Staying healthy in these times is extremely important, and there is an ever-increasing number of tools made readily available …
Sport Scholars announced for upcoming year
An event held virtually November 12 will celebrate the 34 recipients of this year’s Trinity Sport scholarships
Trinity has announced its new Sports Scholarship students for this year, with 34 students to hold a scholarship in 2020/21.
Among the scholars for the upcoming year are sports players who have received scholarships in previous years, as well as …
Out of Left Field: Wind and Wake
Interviews with Trinity Wind and Wake committee members reveal a sports club that is passionate to maintain the vibrant community it has created
In times as uncertain as these, especially with the looming Level 5 restrictions for the next few weeks, it’s important to take part in safe activities outside. Trinity Wind and Wake is the perfect sports club to join and get …
Out of Left Field: DU Orienteers
Committee members Becca Payling, Christian Schweizer, and Adam Harmon assure that the DU Orienteers will remain active despite uncertainties due to the spread of coronavirus
Especially in the given circumstances as Dublin faces Level 3 Covid-19 restrictions, it is hard for many Trinity sports clubs to be active. Committee members for the 2020/21 year Becca Payling, Christian Schweizer, and Adam Harmon are clear that the …