Notes to Self by the remarkably gifted Emilie Pine, Trinity alum and UCD professor of modern drama, was a reading experience like no other. Expecting a quiet, reflective memoir, I was instead struck by her raw honesty and ability to …
Alice Matty is the editor of the Sex and Relationships column. She is currently in her Senior Sophister year studying Economics and Business.
A letter to my loneliness
Alice Matty explores the paradox of feeling ever so isolated in an increasingly connected world
I sit among a crowd, laughter spilling from my lips — exaggerated, yet not entirely feigned. It echoes like a distant memory, an insubstantial shield against the chill of solitude. Surrounded by people but untouched by intimacy. In this room …
Dating Yourself This Summer
Alice Matty offers a guide on the best ways to rediscover yourself and spend time alone this summer
There are many attributes of a typical college summer, often chronicled by the average Trinity student’s Instagram story, with a new pink circle appearing around the same person’s profile picture daily. They post the flashing neon lights of club nights …
The 8th Amendment repealed – what’s changed?
Alice Matty and Donncha Murphy explore the history of abortion legislation in Ireland, and reflect on its social impact over the last 70 years
With the celebration of Trinity News’ 70th edition, we reflect on how the social context and political landscape of Ireland has changed over the last 70 years. Ireland, and how we construct our relationships today, looks almost unrecognisable to …
Lit Soc recommends: Autumn edition
Alice Matty asks the Literary Society committee for a fall favourite to sum up the season
As autumn comes to its conclusion, a recap of sorts is in order. But what better way to wrap up a season than a definite list of its best reads? Naturally, I got in touch with Trinity’s finest knowledgeable minds: …
When alcohol takes the piss
Alice Matty explores why alcohol makes us urinate like a faucet.
If I had a dime for each time a friend asked “you don’t need to go to the bathroom?” on a night out, I’d have … well, I guess I’d have no dimes, because, as most college students …
100 years in Cardiff, Wales.
Alice Matty highlights a slept-on travel destination from a cultural, artistic and historical standpoint
With a minute population of around 350,000, Cardiff is one of Europe’s smallest capital cities. Nonetheless, the Welsh capital can be regarded as one of the continent’s most sensational underrated gems. It is a user-friendly, well-laid-out city for tourists, with …
Youthful fervour or timeless fire: the fluctuations of libido throughout our lifetimes
Alice Matty delves deep into the changes in sex drive throughout our lifetime
Fluctuations of Libido
If you’ve experienced a lack of sexual drive in your college years, chances are you’re not alone. Libido is a psychological term that describes the drive or energy for sexual activity, which varies dramatically from one person …
Dublin’s top bakeries for a weekend treat according to Trinity News
Sloane Walsh & Alice Matty give you the lowdown on where to go for your weekend treat
Vegan Treats
The hunt for vegan treats in Dublin’s City Centre is a challenge – which has significantly eased in recent years with the introduction of many non-animal sourced baked goods, with Ireland ranking in 10th place as the …
The rise of the air fryer
The latest cooking gadget has made a splash in student kitchens, harnessing the power of convection to “fry” food without the need for hot oil.
The air fryer has become a beloved kitchen appliance for preparing revamped home-cooked meals, spiking in popularity in recent years. The domestic gadget has benefited from substantial marketing hype and endless social media mentions – but what is the …