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 …
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Defining sex: what counts?
Emma Whitney debunks the myths surrounding what defines sex
Set to the sound of a free soft tempo beat, the Busy Bodies video depicts a cartoon man and woman cuddling. A voiceover explains that “making a baby” happens when a man and woman, who are in a close relationship, …
If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen
Eoghan Conway examines the prevailing toxic work culture that can exist in the hospitality industry
The trope of the tyrannical chef is nothing new. Screaming at sauciers, lambasting line cooks and whining at wait staff. In some kitchens, it’s a toxic culture that’s the special of the day. Unfortunately, mistreatment and exploitation are about as …
Trinity Impact Series: DU Players legend on breaking down the exclusive Trinity barrier
Ella-Bleu Kiely speaks with Ultan Pringle on his theatrical journey
Fucked-up, crazy, and lovely is how Ultan Pringle summarises his time in Trinity. The playwright dripped with honesty and charisma as we spoke about his time in DU Players and how it shaped the person he is today over a …
“On my deathbed, I will go back to nights like that”
Cat Grogan talks to Dublin band Le Boom about touring, writing, and plans for the future
Le Boom performs for the crowd but their love for music is no performance. “If ye weren’t here, we’d be doing this ourselves anyway,” are the words spoken to the audience by frontman Christy between sets at their December gig …
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 …
Re-engaging with nature through sustainable crafting
Matthew James Hodgson speaks with recent College graduate Maggie O’Shea about foraging, skip hunting, and the therapeutic effects of DIY
Recent College graduate Maggie O’Shea began sustainable crafting during the quarantine in 2020, and this led to a deep passion for self-sufficiency and working with natural materials. O’Shea became a part of the blooming artistic community surrounding natural crafting in …
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 …
Spending a little time with Sweet Charity
Elisa Eckstein reviews Trinity Musical Theatre’s annual production
Dazzling, charming, and a little bit seductive. This year’s Trinity Musical Theatre production, Sweet Charity, opened with a bang last Wednesday 22 February at the O’Reilly Theatre. The musical was adapted to be “sexy, sharp and fun” by director Beth …
The mutilated bodies re-imagining Irish history
Matthew James Hodgeson reviews Kevin Mooney’s exhibition, Revenants, at the Irish Museum of Modern Art
Over the course of six years, from 2016 to 2022, Cork-based artist Kevin Mooney collected work for the Revenants exhibition, on display from December 1 to March 5 at the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA). Curated by Sarah Kelleher, …