The past few months have shown a resurgence of interest in popular philosophy. Of course, there have always been those who chose to study philosophy, but it seems to have extended to a wider range of people — including young …
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NiteLine: Support for Students by Students
Erika Carroll outlines her work as a NiteLine Volunteer
I’m sure you’ve seen the stickers in the bathroom stalls or the posters around the arts block, but what exactly is NiteLine? NiteLine is a student listening service offering support for students by students. Whether you’re going through a break-up, …
ARTificial: AI art, its applications and implications
Trinity News explores the phenomenon of AI art, and its place in the art world
AI Art is the latest trend taking hold of social media and the art world. From creating novel pieces to novelty TikTok filters, the development in this area of machine learning may change our understanding of creativity. However, before we …
Relationship abuse in Ireland: Are they #TooIntoYou?
Trinity News sits down with the Project Lead for Women’s Aid’s #TooIntoYou campaign Mary Hayes to discuss the growing problem of relationship abuse in Ireland
Content warning: This article contains discussion of sexual and emotional abuse.
In a recent study by Women’s Aid, they found that one in five young women and one in eleven young men, aged 18 to 25, have been subjected to …
Miss Musso-mini: Has Italy regressed back to its fascist roots?
Trinity News examines the implications behind Italy’s new Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni
Saturday 22 October 2022, marks the election of Giorgia Meloni (45) as the new Italian Prime Minister. As the first woman in Italy to hold this position, it would appear that the country is progressing along with the political trends …
Sitting down with a psychic
Trinity News speaks with a professional medium
Susan Hughes, a psychic and medium based in Dublin, recently sat down with Trinity News to divulge all about her life, abilities, and perspectives on spiritualism. She shares her experiences of working as a medium and explores what she finds …
The decline in religion among the younger generation
Trinity News investigates the decline in religion in younger generations and the possible reasons for this shift
Ironically, given our history as a nation practically defined by its devout Catholicism, as of 2022, a large majority of young people in Ireland identify as agnostic or atheist. Since our grandparents’ generation, we have seen a gradual decline in …
Self-Help Culture: Improvement Focused or Industry Farce?
Investigating the Self-Help Industry, and whether it has personal improvement or profits at its core
The culture of constant self-help has experienced a boom in recent years. Exponentially growing during the pandemic, when we had nothing else to do but to work on ourselves, the trend has further entrenched the need for perfectionism cultivated by …
Dublin’s public transport developments and disappointments
Trinity News investigates recent announcements for the development of public transport in Dublin, compared to existing models in Dublin and Europe
In July of this year, the government announced that the Metrolink, a “high-capacity, high-frequency rail line running from Swords to Charlemont” would begin construction in 2025, with the projected completion date being some time in 2035. This new means of …
Cost of Christmas
Trinity News breaks down the spending habits of students around the festive season
Christmas can be an expensive time of year — from buying presents for family to Kris Kindle with work colleagues and a general increase in socialisation with friends, the season of giving could also be regarded as the season of …