Since I was a child, I always said I could never see myself living in Dublin; I thought it was a place that lacked any possibility of opportunities for aspiring young people. Going into my early 20s, I felt this …
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Sex, Love and Nature
Ella-Bleu Kiely discusses our relationship with nature and its romantic connotations
A lot of us romanticise the outdoors in our childhood memories. We recall the warm summer days, playing outside until it got dark and taking advantage of the playground nature offered.
I think a majority of children grow up with …
Drill arrives to Dublin
Sophie Harris explores Ice Spice’s impact on Dublin’s underground hip-hop scene
Brooklyn-based drill rapper Ice Spice (Isis Gaston) has taken the world by storm. In the age of an internet-dominated music industry, with apps facilitating the rise of dozens of pop and hip-hop artists, Ice Spice’s internet relevancy is more poignant …
The world’s ending so should I have kids?
Jack Cantillon explores the ethical dilemmas that arise when it comes to reproducing amid a climate crisis
This question may seem like the premise of a dystopian novel. Reproducing is often regarded as something ethically good — partially due to religious beliefs, but also because it seems like a natural process of all living things. However, very …
Obsession, Violence and Fish & Chips
Elena McCrory chats with actor Lora Hartin and writer/director Ultan Pringle about LemonSoap’s new production Piglet
Following It Is Good We Are Dreaming and Marmalade Row, LemonSoap productions will present Piglet on April 18th, which is described by its producers as being about obsession, violence, fish and chips, Jennifer Coolidge impressions, lost love, and what it …
The sustainable coffee guide
Alannah McElligott-Ryan fills Trinity coffee aficionados in with a guide to green coffee
Sustainably sustaining a mild caffeine addiction as a student is no small feat. Premium coffee is a godlike vacation from the usual rocket fuel instant-coffee concoction in my reusable cup, but when the cost of that delightful drink is half …
Is personal pleasure worth the planet’s pain?
Kate Byrne explores the effects that the pornography industry has on climate change
I’m sure you have grown tired of seeing and hearing the phrase, “there’s no ethical consumption under capitalism,” thrown around on social media as an attempted justification for five hundred euro Shein hauls. It diminishes in meaning every time it …
Why the menstrual cup is good for your health and the environment
Julie Frisch discusses the pros and cons of both sustainable and unsustainable period products
Have you ever wondered whether it’s worth it to invest in a menstrual cup? Well, let me tell you this: menstrual cups are not only the cheapest period product, but also the safest, most hygienic, most comfortable and the most …
All Artists Are Sellouts
Three students discuss why the relationship between capitalism and art seems more strained than ever in the age of Instagram and Tiktok
A few days ago, I opened Instagram for the nth time to do some mindless scrolling. And mindlessly scroll I did, until I came across a post from an anti-art account, @jackcarden.art, that I follow. The post? A beautiful old-fashioned …
Let’s talk about (sustainable) sex baby!
Elisa Eckstein explores how sexy it can be to be sustainable in the bedroom.
With the advent of sustainability, many of us have tried to make small changes in our daily routines and consumption habits. Whether it be swapping disposable coffee cups for reusable ones, trying to thrift before checking retail shops or opting …