I’ve always had an issue with the idea that you have to absolutely love yourself before you can truly love another person. In a society where we are told at every turn how to improve to fit a particular mold …
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How to write a dissertation
From forming a proposal to printing it professionally, Ciara Olden traces the highs and lows that come with writing a final year dissertation
The dissertation is probably one of the most daunting aspects of any undergraduate’s degree. Knowing how to tackle it, or even just start the blasted thing can feel overwhelming. However, as a seasoned veteran, I am here to lend a …
Society Spotlight: DU History
Grace Fannon talks to the Auditor of DU History, Shane Macken, about the society’s unorthodox approach to history
This past year has seen an undeniable refocusing on social issues on social media platforms, especially from younger generations. There has been a movement toward re-educating oneself, becoming more aware of deeply rooted biases that continue to have consequences on …
A vision for a new-normal September
Ella Bleu-Kiely interviews TCDSU Ents Officer-elect Greg Arrowsmith on the role of societies in college life
When one hears Trinity Ents, it’s not uncommon to immediately think of first years in Halls and those crisp event photos with their distinctive logo in the corner, or maybe even fresh-faced students experiencing the wonders of Harcourt Street for …
Deconstructed vintage garments turned display of Irish heritage
Elena Mc Crory talks to Designer and Director Faye Rochford about her authentic Irish brand, FéRí designs
“FéRí is a vibrant and imaginative brand, born out of creativity and nostalgia, designed to bring joy to the wearer.” This is how director and designer Faye Rochford describes her independent label. The FéRí brand is driven by its deconstruction …
Fill the hole in your social calendar with Dublin’s donuts
Lara Monahan explores the best donuts the city has to offer
As an international Fresher arriving in Dublin for the first time last autumn, I was certain I had missed crucial aspects of Dublin’s social and cultural scene. This year has been characterised by irregularity; between fluctuating cancellations, the transfer of …
Can friends with benefits ever work?
Kerry O’Sullivan asks where the line is between platonic and romantic
The title of that Oscar-worthy Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis crossover, Friends With Benefits, has morphed to encompass a phrase much more culturally relevant than the plot of an early 2000s rom-com. More and more, we find ourselves in a …
Socially distanced dates: Themed dinner parties
How to have the best night out spent inside
Given the fact that it has been over 100 days since Ireland entered Level 5 restrictions, people are increasingly likely to try anything to make the most boring lockdown yet a bit more bearable. One way my flatmates and I …
A Year of Digital Society Events
Grace Fannon looks back at how societies have adapted over the last twelve months
Trinity is heading into the final few weeks of a year that is hopefully unlike anything we will see again. Between online lectures, frustratingly short library booking slots and an absence of sneaker-wearing tourists meandering around campus, it has been …
Political activism in DIY fashion
Taryn DeVere uses fashion as a tool for activism, writes Caroline Ebbs
The expression “you vote with your money” has never been more relevant than it is today. With increasing awareness of the benefits of shopping sustainably, fast-fashion businesses that benefit from unethical labour are trying to mask their environmental wrongdoings by …