Krakow’s old town is encircled by a thick strip of green. It’s called the Planty, and it hugs the sides of the city’s historic centre, where every few metres, you can slip into by way of a cobbled street. …
Milena Barnes is a former Features Editor of Trinity News.
Campaign trail: Cllr. Carly Bailey canvassing sincerity and combatting distrust
Following the Social Democratic candidate in Dublin South West
“I’m sick of politics,” says a woman the moment she sees Councillor Carly Bailey at her doorstep. Standing before her with a wad of pamphlets, Carly is not simply about to ask her for her No.1 vote on February 8. …
Know what fuels your coffee break: The prison-industrial complex on our campus
Do Trinity’s catering contracts jeopardise our moral stance as a university?
“Knowing what you own is the first step to aligning your investments with your values,” according to the Investigate Project, a research and information centre that seeks to learn how companies profit from and support state violence, and urges the …
An exploration into the University of Sanctuary movement
How to foster a sustainable culture of welcome for refugees and asylum seekers on our campus
A place of sanctuary is where someone can turn to seek refuge and safety. Within the Irish asylum system, otherwise known as Direct Provision, asylum seekers wait in the hope of being offered long-term protection and legitimacy by the State. …
Graffiti reveals the hidden depths of antisemitism in Ireland
The prevalence of antisemitic tropes in Irish society and how to combat them
Just where a pedestrian pathway along the canal begins, off Baggot Street Bridge, you will find two electricity boxes. Graffitied on them are some large duck heads, and a smiling bee with the words “Bee Strong”, printed beneath. Electricity boxes, …
Defending Trinity College, Easter 1916
Reassessing Trinity’s role in the Easter Rising and how a small group of colonial soldiers prevented its rebel capture
“Was this indeed to be, perhaps, the last night of our ancient university?” Professor John Joly had anxiously speculated, as night fell over Trinity College. It was Monday, the 24th of April, 1916. A surprise ‘Sinn Féin rebellion’ had shocked …
Trinder, Trinfess and intimacy
Are the recent digital platforms that have emerged on social media promoting intimacy in Trinity?
The Intimacy Exhibition that was held in the Science Gallery this year explored the ways technology can minimise the distances that separate us in our relationships. Throughout the exhibition, the various installations challenged the boundaries our screens and devices often …
What it means to be a hijabi in Trinity
An inside look at the experiences of hijabis in Trinity, and how to engage a meaningful, constructive discussion on Islamic feminism
The hijab, or “headscarf”, is one of the most misunderstood and contested pieces of clothing today. Veiling is a badge of faith and identity for people across many different religions and cultures. However, it is most commonly recognised as a …
1982: the year of the engineer
The 49 engineering students who put forward their candidacy for the 1982 TCDSU Presidential election reflect on their flirtation with student politics
The President is the highest office in Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU), and although some may consider the Ents Officer as having the most significant effect on their student lives, the President is the most influential student leader on …
The end of blasphemy?
In the wake of the blasphemy referendum, are we living in a more secular, progressive society, or will this historically ineffectual law lead to an equally nonexistent impact?
On October 31, Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian, was acquitted by the Pakistani’s Supreme Court after spending eight years on death row following a conviction of blasphemy. Due to Pakistan’s strict blasphemy laws, when accused of defaming the Prophet Mohammed, …