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 …

Ents race: Nadia places inclusivity and safety at the heart of her campaign

Touting her experience in the events industry, the former STEM Ball organiser promises to offer students an energetic performance as ents officer

One of three candidates campaigning to become the Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union’s (TCDSU) next Entertainments (Ents) Officer, Junior Sophister computer science student and former class representative Nadia believes that her strong personal experience in event management and connections within …

Ents race: Donnelly wants to create “better, safer and more accessible” events

The computer science & business student believes Ents should tap into the network of clubs and societies

Ross Donnelly is one of three candidates running for the position of Entertainments Officer (Ents) within next year’s Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU). Core to his manifesto is “safety, sustainability and a say in the next year of Trinity …

Welfare & Equality race: Cúnla Morris wants to “work for the Welfare Officer that comes after”

The final year Irish student wants to focus on reform, over-subscribed services and signposting

When asked how they would describe themselves, Morris said they are “someone who has always cared about people” with a “diverse Trinity experience”. The final year Irish student has engaged with Trinity College Dublin Students Union (TCDSU) since their first …

Welfare & Equality race: Chloe Staunton wants students to “see what TCDSU can do for you”

The incumbent Disabilities Officer believes “I’m compassionate and approachable enough for this role”

Chloe Staunton is no stranger to the realm of student welfare. Most prominently, she is the incumbent Disabilities Officer of Trinity College Dublin Students Union (TCDSU), as well as being a current member of three of the union’s committees: the …

President race: Rebecca Kelly still has “so much more to give”

Current Gender Equality Officer Rebecca Kelly wants to target the “imposter syndrome” many students experience on campus

Rebecca Kelly prides herself on “knowing how to make things happen”. A self-proclaimed “woman of action”, the final year law student has served as gender equality officer and law school convenor in the Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU). Kelly …

President race: Gabi Fullam wants to build a union to “support the most vulnerable”

Current Ethnic Minorities Officer Gabi Fullam believes she has the “integrity, passion, and drive” for the role

Gabi Fullam is no stranger to Trinity College Dublin’s Student’s Union (TCDSU), having held the positions of ethnic minorities officer and class rep. The final year philosophy and sociology student is also firmly integrated into other aspects of student life, …

Inside the world of BookTok

Where social media meets the printing press

Video-based social media app TikTok has contributed hugely to the establishment and spread of viral trends since its inception in 2016.  From Gigi Hadid’s vodka pasta recipe to Doja Cat’s career, the short-form video platform’s coveted algorithm allows trends to …

The price of inflation

Assessing the impact of price increases on students’ finances

The price of bread has sparked riots and toppled empires. The price of milk has exposed the blue-collar charade of many a politician. What is left to be seen is the hold of modern prices — delivered from the landlord …