Trinity recently became one of the first Universities in Ireland to sign the Cara Sport Disability Charter and commit to its mission. By signing this charter, Trinity Sport is making promises to reevaluate its programmes and facilities so as to …
Shannon McGreevy is the Online Editor of Trinity News, and a Junior Sophister student of Biochemistry.
Sunday Longread: Just keep swimming
How my experience as a semi-professional swimmer has helped me during the pandemic
I was a competitive swimmer in the Chicagoland area for 10 years. Some of my earliest memories are swimming and doing laps in the pool. My mom always told me that I was a “water baby” and was happiest when …
The NBA rookies to look out for this season
Number 1 draft pick Anthony Edwards has fallen out of the top 5 rookies of the year, giving room for others to take his spot
While most sporting events have been canceled in Ireland, the National Basketball Association (NBA) in America has been playing since the beginning of the pandemic, when they instituted the “bubble”. This season’s draft was watched by millions to see the …
Out of Left Field: DU Kayak and Canoe
Beginner friendly and also appealing to those more advanced, DUCK offers something for everyone
“It’s the ideal sport for not particularly sporty people and athletes alike,” says DU Kayak and Canoe (DUCK) Secretary Bob McLarnon. It is no secret that many mainstream sports like rugby and football can seem intimidating, especially with no prior …
Online exams prove traditional formats to be arbitrary
Sitting exams is hard enough as it is. We may as well make them more comfortable for students.
It is no secret that online learning has proven to have both advantages and disadvantages. Having the classroom ripped away from students has left many hunched over their laptops at home for what seems to be hours on end. When …
Prestigious Pinks announced at Trinity Sports Awards
Awards were given to exceptional athletes in Trinity clubs, with basketball taking home the Club of the Year award
Five student-athletes have been awards “Pinks” at the Trinity Sports Awards, the highest sporting award bestowed by College.
This year’s Pinks were awarded to Conall Hayes from Athletics, Miriam McGinley from Athletics, Robbie Kearns from the Equestrian Club, Diarmuid McGowan …
Out of Left Field: DU Yoga Society
Cheap online classes are at the heart of the society and yoga community at Trinity
If there has ever been a time to start practicing yoga, now is the time. It’s time to start being more mindful and taking care of your body and mental health. Yoga has been around for thousands of years, and …
Trinity Sport Centre set to reopen
All Trinity Sport facilities will be reopening on December 2 with restrictions in place to adhere to government guidelines
Trinity Sport Centre will be reopening Wednesday December 2 after closing its facilities due to the Level 5 restrictions. As Dublin will be moving to a modified Level 3, individual training will be able to take place in compliance with …
Sunday Longread: The dark side of social media fitness culture
Misleading claims of miraculous transformations are pervasive among fitness influencers
Now more than ever, we sit on our phones scrolling through social media between (or during) online lectures. Even if you don’t follow many fitness influencer accounts, it’s bound to come up at some point as a suggested page. You …
Protein and energy supplements – effective or gimmick?
Various workout supplements advertised regularly by the fitness community are becoming increasingly popular among those who want to gain muscle mass or lose weight.
Due to the curious case of Covid-19, people are bound to their homes or the five kilometres of their local area. Staying healthy in these times is extremely important, and there is an ever-increasing number of tools made readily available …