Brídín Ní Fhearraigh-Joyce is a final year English student who has been involved with the University Times since August of last year. Although fairly new to the publication, Ní Fhearraigh-Joyce believes she has what it takes to lead the newspaper …
Kate Byrne is the Life Editor at Trinity News. She has previously served as Deputy Comment Editor. She is currently in her Senior Sophister year studying History and Political Science.
We didn’t start the fire, but can we put it out?
The issues facing students were caused by the mistakes of the generation before us. They can only be addressed through meaningful mobilisation.
“It’s a terrible time to be 21!”
These words were uttered in a United States recording studio in 1989 by none other than the son of John Lennon, Sean. It’s no surprise that Lennon expressed such dismay; he had witnessed …
Immigration is not at the root of violence against women
The murder of an innocent school teacher should not be fuel for racist rhetoric
In January 2022, the murder of Irish schoolteacher Ashling Murphy sent shock throughout the entire nation. The death of Murphy, who was attacked while walking along the Grand Canal in Offaly, was seen as a wake-up call to the Irish …
Gender quotas in Ireland: a hasty solution to a serious problem
Gender quotas have increased the number of women taking seats in Dáil Éireann. But society does not allow them to get too comfortable in these seats
A female usher is groped while on the clock. A man claims he needs to “rein in” a woman who has spoken out against him. His colleague pulls a woman onto his lap against her will. A blonde woman is …
A terrible beauty is born: history repeats itself at the Wolfe Tones’ Electric Picnic set.
Kate Byrne explores the potential implications of the high turnout of young people at the Wolfe Tones’ Electric Picnic set.
Like many students, I made the pilgrimage to Stradbally, County Laois for the annual Electric Picnic festival, and flocked to the Electric Arena tent on Saturday to see the Wolfe Tones perform. The thing is, I couldn’t actually see the …
The sudden redemption of Sinéad O’Connor’s career is too little, too late.
Kate Byrne explores the disconnect between the criticism of the late singer during her career and the praise she received following her death.
“Remember what I told you, if they hated me they will hate you.” This line from the song Black Boys on Mopeds, which appears on Sinéad O’Connor’s second studio album, perhaps best describes the general public’s attitude towards the singer …
Unattended belongings to be removed to prevent library “desk hogging”
Students have reported finding leaflets at unattended desks in the library
Items left at unattended desks will be cleared after 60 minutes to prevent “desk hogging”, the College Library has announced.
In a post on social media today, the Library said that stewards will be monitoring library spaces “to ensure everyone …
Former Trinity student invites student participation in for International Youth Forum on peace
The forum aims to discuss various issues surrounding the topic of conflict resolution
A Trinity alumnus and academic based in Matej Bel University in Slovakia has invited Trinity students to participate in a virtual panel discussion surrounding the topic of conflict resolution.
In an email sent by the School of Histories and Humanities, …
USI votes to Support BDS Campaign
It mandates USI to support local BDS branches in third-level institutions
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has today voted to adopt a pro-Boycott, Divestments and Sanctions (BDS) policy for dealing with companies and institutions.
The policy, which required a 66%+1 majority to pass, denounces the apartheid being committed by …
Is personal pleasure worth the planet’s pain?
Kate Byrne explores the effects that the pornography industry has on climate change
I’m sure you have grown tired of seeing and hearing the phrase, “there’s no ethical consumption under capitalism,” thrown around on social media as an attempted justification for five hundred euro Shein hauls. It diminishes in meaning every time it …