Four years ago I walked into Trinity for the first time as a student. What have I learnt since then? Apart from the few academic bits that have wedged themselves into the back of my head (half-baked economics graphs and …
Student Living
St. Augustine’s Confessions (of a Shopaholic)
Sophie MacHenry discusses Lent and the ethics of second-hand shopping
As I entered my early twenties, I found myself seeking out more structure and tradition. In this process, I returned to my once-neglected religion. It was relatively natural. I like the discipline and the notion of amor mundi; I …
How to fail this exam season
Colm Caldwell outlines the key ingredients in a recipe for failure as exam season looms over us
So, how do you fail this exam season? If you’re the type to chug down a Monster Energy at 4am or to indulge in any other last-minute attempts at not failing your assessment, this article is for you. Many of …
Dear Trinity, with love
Emma Gallagher shares her thoughts as she nears the end of her time in College
Dear Trinity,
As daylight savings throws us all off, the evenings get longer, the sun gets a little brighter, and the deadlines loom a little closer. Suddenly, I feel so aware that this is all ending. Four years, four great …
How to do T Ball Right
10 Dos and Don’ts from a 2022 survivor
1. For the love of God, do wear proper shoes.
I mean docs, trainers, stompers, even ski boots. Whatever you do, do not wear sandals in some naïve but well intentioned attempt to look dainty in your dress. If you …
Living a sustainable lifestyle as a student
Maria Cooper explores how YOU can live more sustainably
Sustainability is a buzzword — we’ve all heard of it, and have a rough idea of what it means. The concept became a highly debated issue after the 1987 Brundtland Report produced by the United Nations, which defined it as …
Composting and environmentalism in student accommodations
Ciara Chan dives into the ways in which waste is managed in student accommodations
If you were in Trinity Hall at the end of last year, you will remember the large dumpsters that were dominating the courtyards on move-out day. By the end of the day, rubbish was floating like kites on the wind …
One week, no waste
Anneliese Kenny went wasteless for one week and this is what happened
When I signed up to go zero waste for a week, I was immediately struck by the enormity of the task that I had signed myself up for. However, going zero waste soon opened my eyes to the sheer amount …
Travelling sustainably through Europe
Emma Rouine tells you all you need to know about interrailing
At this point in the term, with readings piling up and assessment deadlines looming, the Ryanair page has become a frequently visited tab on many of our homepages. For those of us fortunate enough to have the time and savings …
Can work and student life actually be balanced?
Lara Monahan explores the difficulties that come with being a working student
I had a moment this week where, staring at my crossed out and question-marked hand-drawn timetable, I wondered how students fit in all their commitments. The College semester being an intensive twelve weeks means that a lot of students have …