In…. and out.
In… and out.
Now, on the next breath in you are going to reach up as far as you can and stretch your fingertips to the sky.
And in… with this next exhale we are going to …
Life
Societies, events and general student life.
Wilde’s Praise of Folly
Prachi Tailor illustrates what Wilde’s art can tell us about youth, tragedy and imperfections within our own lives
In a world obsessed with eternal youth and the pursuit of flawlessness, the wit and wisdom of Oscar Wilde offers a refreshing perspective. His exploration of youth, tragedy, and the liberating power of folly continues to captivate audiences across generations. …
100 years in Galway
Eimear Feeney explores the magic of the West in the traditional landscape of Galway city
Summer is over (tragically), and Autumn is rising from the ashes. Everyone loves the autumnal aesthetic that brings warm and luscious coffee, turtlenecks, scented candles, books, and falling crimson leaves to mind. Within this cosy setting, we return to our …
Scorpions in your mind? – Things to do to clear your head
Finn Rogerson shares advice on taking a sometimes much-needed breather from Trinity
If you had asked me in my first week of college how to deal with stress and anxiety while going to Trinity, I wouldn’t have had an answer. I wouldn’t have understood why I would be stressed or anxious about …
Trinity societies: A brief introduction
Emma Rouine unravels the minefield of student-led organisations on campus
It’s the start of a new academic year, and with that we’re often inclined to make new resolutions, something to make this semester a little different to previous ones that have passed by.
But it can be SO OVERWHELMING (emphasis …
The musical witching hour
Lara Bhakdi reviews Laufey’s release Bewitched and explains how the Icelandic singer-songwriter has cast her spell
People who buy tickets to jazz concerts in the US are overwhelmingly middle-aged and male, according to the Jazz Audience Initiative. The popularity of jazz concerts seems to have been dwindling with young people in particular – and yet …
Cuisine Spotlight: Vietnam
An exploration of Vietnam’s rich culinary past, and rich culinary flavours
Vietnam, a country which is most famous for its jaw-dropping landscapes consisting of everything from balmy beaches to mythical mountain ranges, its fascinating history that explains how and why Vietnamese culture is so entwined with so many other world civilisations …
When Icarus soars
Jayna Rohslau chats with editors Charlotte Moore and Eloise Rodger on their plans for Trinity’s premier literary & arts magazine
When the poet William Carlos Williams said: “When Icarus fell / it was spring”, he was dead wrong. In fact, Ireland’s oldest literary magazine drops their first issue in the autumn. Meeting the editors of Icarus for our conversation, we …
100 years in Cardiff, Wales.
Alice Matty highlights a slept-on travel destination from a cultural, artistic and historical standpoint
With a minute population of around 350,000, Cardiff is one of Europe’s smallest capital cities. Nonetheless, the Welsh capital can be regarded as one of the continent’s most sensational underrated gems. It is a user-friendly, well-laid-out city for tourists, with …
Overcoming the Stigma Around Sex Toys
One writer explores the stigma around sex toys and their use by men and women.
Many of us have stepped into the unchartered territory of sex toys. My personal initiation into the world of sex toys was purchasing a shoddy “body massager” from a vape shop. Eventually I got the courage to foray into the …