Taxation reform, economic policy and government corruption were the primary topics of discussion at the Historical Society’s Party Debate on Wednesday evening, with five representatives out of the sixteen parties running in this year’s general election on the panel; Minister …
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College Historical Society and the Student Economic Review host Angus Deaton
The Nobel Prize winning economist said that rising inequality is contributing to an increase in American mortality rates
2015 Nobel prize winning economist Angus Deaton spoke to Trinity students today in an event jointly organised by The Hist and The Student Economic Review where he claimed that the mortality rate of lower class white Americans has increased.
Focusing …
Hist bare all with opening debate of the year
Hist welcome popular Irish comedian Katherine Lynch for ‘Free the Nipple’ debate
The Hist’s first debate of the year took place on Wednesday the 23rd of September on the motion “This House Would Free the Nipple”. The debate featured an all-female speaker line up of students and guests, including the comedian Katherine …
The Hist auditor who sparked an uprising
Theobald Wolfe Tone and the rebellion of 1798 have more than a few Trinity connections. With his 252nd birthday passing last Saturday, Liam Cowley explores the life of the enigmatic leader.
‘We have come to the holiest place in Ireland; holier to us even than the place where Patrick sleeps in Down. Patrick brought us life, but this man died for us.’ These are the words with which Patrick Pearse …
Acclaimed director Ken Loach addresses the Hist
Addressing members of the College Historical Society (Hist) on Wednesday, award-winning film director Ken Loach recalled his struggle to present alternative points of view at a time when the state was “ruthless in their suppression of the weak.” Starting his …
Sinead O’Connor speaks to the Hist
Eva Short
Staff Writer
Sinead O’Connor, among an impressive line up comprising of students, seminaries, experts and politicians, took to the podium in the College Historical Society’s Debating Chamber last night. She was there to discuss the motion of the …
Auditor of the Hist distances himself from anonymous statement
The auditor of the College Historical Society (Hist) has distanced himself from comments made by a disgruntled committee member.
Female Hist members discuss sexism in debating: “It’s a boys’ club”
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The College Historical Society was rocked earlier this week by the publication of a document demanding an end to sexism within the society. The committee has since agreed to elect a temporary equity officer and introduce …
Potential strike by female Hist committee members
Elaine McCahill
Editor
Several female committee members of the Hist have threatened to strike if their demands to end sexism within the society are not met by this evening. Naoise Dolan, Censor of the Hist, compiled the list which includes …
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Ryan Connolly
Staff Writer
What other institutions on campus could possibly be more representative of Trinity than its two resident debating societies? They are centuries old, both have played host to such historical figures as Samuel Beckett, Oscar Wilde, Bram …