Before I came to college, I was the type of person who was constantly aware of everyone around me and their possible perceptions of me. Even doing something as normal as grabbing a coffee or going for a walk by …
Four Days and Nights of Deadly Adventures at the Bram Stoker Festival
Emma Coyle sinks her teeth into everything the Bram Stoker Festival has to offer
From 25-28 October, Dublin will once again embrace its dark literary heritage as the Bram Stoker Festival returns to the city, transforming the streets into an eerie celebration of Gothic horror. Named after one of Dublin’s most iconic writers and …
Bad Girl Review
Emma Coyle reviews Bad Girl’s nuanced depiction of transgender voices
Felix O’Connor’s one man comedy show, Bad Girl, is one of the many stellar performances to come out of the Fringe Festival this year. O’Connor, a Dublin native and co-founder of Hysteria, a comedy collective primarily residing in Sin …
A Portrait of a Disappointing Adaptation
Emma Coyle discusses how an upcoming Netflix adaptation of The Picture of Dorian Gray falls short at queer representation
Since its publication in 1890, The Picture of Dorian Gray has been a cornerstone of the queer literature scene; it stands as a haunting allegory for repressed desires, marked by its public scrutiny and use in the gross indecency trial …
Yes or No: Trinity 12 weeks semesters
Emma Coyle explores the advantages and disadvantages that come with the condensed semester
The 12-week semester – it can be hard to find a student that will advocate for more time spent inside the classroom. All the stresses and woes of college life – assignments, exams, stuffy lecture halls – crammed into short …