As one of Trinity’s oldest societies (the third-eldest, in fact), the Theological society, or known more lovingly as the Theo, has had many iterations with this year proving to be no different. Heading the academically driven yet still devoted society …
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What you need to know about accommodation in Dublin
Anneliese Kenny covers the struggles and stresses of finding accommodation as a student in Dublin
Another academic year is upon us, signalling the end of a stressful summer securing accommodation. Dublin is notorious for its housing crisis, and student accommodation is in high demand. Trinity News spoke to four students about their experiences securing and …
Celebrating identity and community: Q-Soc’s Dublin Pride and brunch story
Prachi Tailor shares insights and experiences from Dublin Pride, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs
In the heart of Dublin, an annual celebration of LGBTQ+ rights and diversity takes centre stage in June: Dublin Pride. This year, Q-Soc, the LGBTQ+ society at Trinity College Dublin, undertook an enriching journey that united a diverse array of …
Home away from home: Part 1
Two of Trinity’s cultural societies discuss their goals and values for their societies
Sometimes it can feel like there are almost too many societies to keep track of. Some students might arrive in September with a handful of names in their back pockets. The Hist, The Phil, and DU Players are all some …
Found in translation
Jayna Rohslau interviews Trinity alumna Lianne Quigley on her interpretative work for the ISL Deaf Translations Project at Dublin Fringe Festival
“Then the wet windin’ roads / Brown bogs and black water/ And my thoughts on white ships / And the King of Spain’s daughter.” Although we may be accustomed to Dublin’s weather, imagining oneself in a sunnier locale remains undeniably …
Pantry Saviours
A Fresher’s Guide to Kitchen Must Haves
One of the biggest struggles when starting university and becoming an adult is the ongoing challenge to produce tasty, healthy, and cost-effective meals. This becomes even more daunting when the amount of unrealised effort and thought that goes into cooking …
Tried and Tested Tips – Habits to Make from the Beginning
Eduardo Pinheiro takes you through tried and tested tips for your time at college
In the past three years, like many other incoming senior sophisters, I struggled with planning ahead and meeting my deadlines. At times, the bigger lessons seemed to lie in the social side of the physical plane, at others in academic …
Back To College Nutritious Recipes
Thana Elshaafi shares easy, time-saving recipes that you can turn to help keep up healthy eating habits this term
The beginning of college brings with it elements of excitement and worry as students return to campus and navigate the challenges of juggling academics, social life, and personal responsibilities. With increasing commitments, cooking and maintaining a balanced diet can often …
Is Freshers overhyped?
Lara Monahan explores if the most hyped week of the college year lives up to the stereotypes
Dunnes is all out of duvet covers, thousands of Dr Martens are being broken in at once, and you have joined five societies just because they smiled and gave you a party-size bag of Haribo. That means only one thing …
Youthful fervour or timeless fire: the fluctuations of libido throughout our lifetimes
Alice Matty delves deep into the changes in sex drive throughout our lifetime
Fluctuations of Libido
If you’ve experienced a lack of sexual drive in your college years, chances are you’re not alone. Libido is a psychological term that describes the drive or energy for sexual activity, which varies dramatically from one person …