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 …
Student Living
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 …
POV: You’re living with a difficult flatmate
Prachi Tailor talks successfully navigating flatmate relationships
Sharing a living space can be tricky whether you live with your friends, family, or random strangers. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent potential arguments from escalating.
We’ve all been there. You come back from vacation welcomed by a house …
Hidden gems and familiar favourites: Trinity Ents committee’s guide to a great night out
Sionainn Fee talks to Trinity Ents about their favourite night-time hotspots, from pubs and restaurants to sunset swims
For those who made it through dry January — congratulations. For the rest of us seeking a break from the Workman’s smoking area, standing outside Grogan’s, secret Fred Again sets at Doyle’s, Pav Fridays, the Pav post-lecture (and pre-lecture), here …
A Dublin vintage shopping tour
Colm Caldwell takes you along to explore some of Dublin’s best spots for second-hand shopping
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and one person’s trash is another’s treasure. These two old adages apply directly to shopping for vintage clothing. I mean, the former owner got rid of the clothes because they either outgrew …
Hidden Gems on the Emerald Isle
Honey Morris explores some of the underrated attractions Ireland has to offer
Ireland is full of well-known and highly visited attractions but also peppered with unique and forgotten-about places. Exploring the niche areas of a country gives insight into the people’s way of life more so than touristy places would. While some …
Realistic resolutions for 2023
Holly Thompson provides new year resolution ideas so that you can start off your year on the right foot
New year’s resolutions. Whether you love them or hate them, you’re probably going to make some. By the end of December, we abandon our routines, keeping no sleep schedule, neglecting commitments and living off luscious leftovers. Suddenly, a wave of …
Going home for the winter holidays
Lara Monahan reflects on the difficulties of the holiday season and what best to do to overcome them
Going home from time to time to visit your family after moving out can bring up a lot of confusing, sometimes upsetting feelings. However, returning from college for the winter holidays? Those challenges are next level. There is something about …