Since 1966, Trinity’s Visual Arts Society, or VisArts, has been bringing students together to appreciate the wonders of the artistic world. Throughout its sixty years, the society has celebrated artistic culture, and is a hidden gem within the packed society …
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Alternative Study Spots
Bored of the Berkeley? As exam season looms ahead, it’s worth considering the benefits of expanding your revision horizons beyond your usual spot. If all the plug sockets in the world can’t motivate you to hit the lib, then perhaps a change of scene is what you need
Accents, Stephen Street Lower
“It’s great for people-watching and there’s no pressure on any customer to vacate their sofa spot – not even for a die-hard hipster.”
Sure, it’s no longer a secret hipster haven, but the sofas are wonderfully …
Why you should meditate your way towards your degree
Members of DU Meditation Society offer insight into how they initially became involved, the benefits of meditation, and why you should give it a try as exams approach
Last September, we decided that second year would be the year we would get “involved”, as many students do. Granted, this was a very vague goal and we weren’t entirely sure what this so-called “involvement” would entail, but in the …
Behind The Curtain
Sam Cox goes behind the scenes and discovers just what goes into putting on a show at Players
What does it take to put on a show on in Players? An inspired idea and a brilliant mind? Knowing all the right people, and them knowing you? Skinny jeans and a box of Amber Leaf?
Despite being central on …
War of the Houses
Annabel O’Rourke gives an insight into the House of Lords and its Brexit negotiations
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A divided future
“The question that must be answered is how much power does the House of Lords truly have and is this power wielded justly?”
The oncoming storm of Brexit negotiations is one that continues to garner …
Permission to speak freely, Sir?
When addressing the subject of freedom of speech, there are several quotes to choose from. Voltaire, Churchill and Orwell have all offered their thoughts on the matter, but this article will begin with Benjamin Franklin’s: “Without freedom of thought, there …
A place to call our own
Alice Whelan discusses the need for a student centre and the upcoming referendum regarding its creation in Trinity
The Need for a Student Centre
“As the college grows, the consequences of not having a student centre, or even simply a seating space for students, becomes increasingly evident.”
Though Trinity is lucky to have a leafy and historic campus, …
Inside Trinity’s book repository: Santry Stacks
Ever ordered a book from the santry stacks and wondered what the place is like? Trinity News takes a look inside the repository
“The library’s status as a legal deposit or ‘copyright’ library, the only one in Ireland, means that it is entitled to free copies of any material published in either Ireland or the United Kingdom”
The Trinity College Library has a …
Suas ar Scoil: A unique and fun learning environment for DEIS school students
The birth of Suas ar Scoil
“Visiting the school twice a week and working in these intensive groups has proven to be a huge success, not only improving the capabilities of the students but also their self-confidence with Gaeilge.”
“The …
A Students’ Dublin: Phibsboro
Hester Malin gives his take on living in Phibsboro
Please believe me when I say that dropping the terms “post-truth” or “gentrification” into conversations with your mates over pints will not increase your street (liberal elite) credibility. However, much to my own dismay, extensive time on Thesaurus.com could not …