Many of his own people call Alexander Lukashenko “the Cockroach”. Foreign media outlets frequently refer to him as “Europe’s last dictator”. He freely admits to having “an authoritarian style of rule” and until this year, he was the only person …
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People Before Profit and student socialism
How one of Trinity’s most active political societies is navigating this year
Trinity has many active political societies, including the Young Greens, Young Fine Gael, Ógra Sinn Féin and numerous others. These societies provide a platform for young people interested in public policy and politics to come together and discuss issues and …
Volunteering with schools in a virtual world
Student societies are finding innovative ways to deliver the same personalized volunteer work in a locked-down world
Volunteering in schools is a key activity for a multitude of societies. In the world of lockdown, these services may be even more important to the lives and well-being of the kids involved; a chance to break the monotony of …
The changing scope of students’ welfare needs
Welfare Officer Leah Keogh on tackling cases shaped by Covid-19
“One student described how the isolation period on campus could be “profoundly lonely” and that, “There have been days that have taken a toll on mental health.””
“First year students, who by all rights should be swirling in a whirlwind …
Against the 27th: Pursuing migrant rights in anti-racism activism
A student campaign has launched in Trinity against the 27th amendment
While last year Ireland saw a surge in the number of British applying for Irish passports after Brexit, desperate to cling to the benefits of EU citizenship, thousands of people born and raised on the island have been blocked from …
Making the old new with the revamp of Trinity’s Old Library
The redevelopment plan aims to increase cultural awareness and international outlook
A landmark in Irish tourism and one of the most important buildings in Trinity, the incredibly high arched ceilings and the shelves upon shelves of books in the Trinity Long Room are sure to draw signs of awe and amazement …
Life at Trinity Halls: What happens to a social hotspot when socializing is restricted
As Ireland adapts to life in Level 5, hundreds of residents have been finding ways to maintain the camaraderie of Halls
Tucked away into a corner of Rathmines, Trinity Hall is, for many, a sentimental milestone from first year, often associated with the rows of dimly-lit kitchens late at night, cold walks back along Dartry road, and the famously vibrant social …
Sunday longread: American students in Trinity look towards November 3
Students from the US are taking nothing for granted as they await the election results
With the United States elections upon us, it has been like watching a horror movie for some- scary but not having any material impact. For many others personally affected, it represents a tipping point in history, with its impacts stretching …
De-platforming, Dawkins and debate
A look into September’s controversy surrounding the dis-invitation of Richard Dawkins to the Hist
Eleven years ago, in 2009, the University of Oklahoma was investigated by the Oklahoma State Legislature for permitting Richard Dawkins to speak — albeit under different circumstances than those that have raised attention to Dawkins around Trinity in the last …
Tourism in Trinity: how the pandemic is changing a staple of Trinity’s identity
With changing audiences and shifting restrictions, tourism in Trinity looks very different this year
Though Trinity has long attracted visitors from all over the world, the Covid-19 pandemic has precipitated a dramatic drop in international travel. College authorities have had to completely reappraise how they market themselves whilst ensuring the safety of students and …