Clicking into Zoom, my faithful companion over the last few weeks, I was struck yet again by the strangeness of the situation we all find ourselves in. It has not escaped anyone’s attention that we are in the midst of …
Georgina Francis is a former Managing Editor, Life Editor and Assistant Life Editor of Trinity News.
Doping in sport: A dangerous pursuit
The constant use of steroids and other drugs risks permanently destroying the integrity of sport
Being successful in sports isn’t easy. You’re up against a consort of talented people who seem to be stronger, faster, and more skilled than you are. As more and more young people get involved in sports, the competition is fiercer …
Feminism and democracy go hand in hand in Rojava
Wendy Lyon spoke to Global Development Society and DUGES on the women’s revolution in Syria
Human rights lawyer Wendy Lyon spoke to the Global Development Society and DUGES this week about the women’s revolution in Syria and her experience undertaking field work in Rojava, a de-facto autonomous region of the war torn country.
Lyon visited …
“Our house is on fire. I don’t want your hope, I want you to panic.”
Ciaran O’Carroll from Extinction Rebellion Ireland spoke to Trinity students last night on the impact of the climate crisis and how students can get involved
Extinction Rebellion rose to prominence in 2018 after blockading five bridges in London. They have aimed to bring global attention to the climate crisis through peaceful acts of civil disobedience. Last night, Ciaran O’Carroll from Extinction Rebellion Ireland spoke to …
Escaping the library: Alternative study spots
With the mounting pressure of deadlines, heading into the library doesn’t have to be your only option to get work done
As you enter the library, there may be a familiar sense of dread as you leave the buzz of campus behind you to do something most students avoid; study. What can amount to a dreaded task can be compounded by …
Trinity team secures Jailbreak 2019 win at Slovakian castle
Chris Meaney and Méabh Smyth were first to reach the destination
Trinity students Chris Meaney and Méabh Smyth have reached Bojnice Castle in Slovakia, marking them the winners of Jailbreak 2019. The team raised €1,539.79 in funding for Amnesty International and St. Vincent de Paul.
After a weekend of travelling across …
More than academics: TEP and Trinity’s societies
The introduction of TEP aims to improve Trinity’s education system, after its first term in action how has it affected Trinity’s famous and vibrant society life?
The purpose of Trinity’s campus is primarily to provide a third-level education, yet it offers much more in the form of societies. Famous for the many active and thriving societies on campus encompassing a wide network of topics and interests, …
The Film Scene: Movie night at Workmans
The Film Scene is a student run forum where student filmmakers can show their work to film fanatics and those looking to fill an evening
As the new term ushers in and we are all reunited with our College friends, it can be a good idea to find new things to do in Dublin, as opposed to re-visiting your usual hang out spots. One new …
Last minute never looked so good
Your guide to New Year’s Eve in Dublin
If none of your friends have willingly sacrificed their house for New Year’s Eve or you simply can’t face watching your ex snuggle up to you at 11.59pm, then here is a few of the events on this evening in …
The art of mixing
Former TCDSU Ents Officer, Jonah Craig, speaks to Trinity News about his new single, his inspiration, and journey as an artist
A deep beat that pulsates throughout your body and the club, electronic dance music (EDM) is the staple that signals the start of a night you may not fully remember but will certainly enjoy. In a Spotify two-minute documentary, it …