When asked what prompted her to put her name on the ballot in the bye-election for University Times (UT) editor when she had not done so the first time, Ailbhe Noonan explains that it was not an impromptu decision: “I’ve …
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UT bye-election: Maguire wants people “to feel like UT is their ‘thing’”
The deputy editor believes her second election run is a “brilliant opportunity” to prepare
Mairead Maguire did not come to Trinity with plans of being a journalist. A history and politics student from Donegal, the University Times (UT) “wasn’t something on [her] radar” and she “knew barely nothing about UT”, until she applied for …
Sunday Longread: What does lent mean in 2022
Has the period associated with discipline and simplicity turned into just another wellness trend?
On the first day of February, my local Tesco’s Special Offers section had been transformed; gone were the health-food alternatives and protein shakes, presumably snatched up by those clinging to their New Year’s Resolutions. Instead, there were Easter Eggs; rows …
The rise of student investing
A get rich quick scheme or a genuine method of enacting social change?
Up until recently, participation in investing was generally associated with working adults engaging in long term investment to increase the value of their savings. However, in the last few years, the number of individuals beginning to partake in investing in …
Something in the air
A Trinity study investigates the links between pollution and mental health difficulties
In February, a study was published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research investigating the links between exposure to pollution and difficulties with mental health. The study was a systematic review—that is, a meta-examination of a wide range of existing research …
Ukraine: how did it come this?
Trinity News delves into Ukraine’s history with NATO and the EU in order to understand Russia’s recent invasion
From his headquarters in the Kremlin, Russian president Vladimir Putin gave the military orders to invade Ukraine. The consequent invasion has led to huge losses of life, destruction to homes and businesses, as well as the forced relocation of millions …
“What is your religion, if any?”
The Humanist Association wants you to think before filling out the census
Currently, census enumerators are going door to door gathering information and passing out the 2022 Census that will help determine the demographic makeup of people living in Ireland, informing future laws and government funding more accurately. Since the last census …
UT Editor race: Maguire emphasises “community and accountability”
The incumbent deputy editor believes she has the “knowledge, skills and work ethic to highlight the issues that matter to students”
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Mairead Maguire is a Junior Sophister history and political science student from Donegal, and current Deputy Editor of the University Times (UT). Before taking up this role, she …
Comms & Marketing race: Julie Smirnova wants to make TCDSU a community for all students
The politics & economics student pledges to prioritise accessibility, transparency and community if elected
Julie Smirnova is a Senior Sophister politics and economics student from Naas, born in Koryazhma, Russia. Smirnova is running uncontested to be the next Communications and Marketing (Comms) officer for Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU). Speaking to Trinity News …
Ents race: Max Lynch wants to make sure that “everyone has a good time”
Lynch hopes to engage with every student by planning safe, accessible, sustainable and diverse events
Max Lynch, a junior sophister Computer Engineering student, is one of three candidates contesting the Entertainment (Ents) race, for a position on the 2022-23 Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) sabbatical team. The Ents Officer is responsible for organising social …