In the midst of the housing crisis and rising rents for students, finding affordable accommodation is practically impossible. More and more students are having to commute for hours or even defer their college place for a year. To discuss this …
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Taking campus by storm: Slow Girl Run
Aoibhínn Clancy speaks to Samantha Tancredi on founding a female only running club and encouraging women to get involved in sports
“To make sure anyone who tried it was successful” was the motto of founder of Orangetheory Fitness, Ellen Latham. Master’s student Samantha Tancredi adopted a similar ethos upon founding her new female-only running group Slow Girl Runs. Upon moving over …
Stargazing: what not to miss over the next few months
Elena Modesti talks to the Trinity Space Society about stargazing during the coming autumn and winter
Since the beginning of time, people all over the globe have looked up at the sky, fascinated by the thousands of shining spots that brightened the enveloping darkness of the night. From Greek philosophers to Arabian astronomists, from Venetian sailors …
Home away from home: Part 2
Siobhán Walsh talks to two of Trinity’s cultural societies to discuss their goals and values, and how they can act as a home for those missing theirs
In Trinity News’s first issue of the year, the Societies team spoke to the Hispanic and Japanese societies on campus about what they offer Trinity students. Now, we’re following up with two more brilliant cultural societies: the Afro-Caribbean Society (ACS) …
Namaste? More like Namaslay
Tara ní Bhroin takes a unique approach in overcoming beginners’ fear to join DU Yoga Soc and all of their amateur friendly activities
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 …
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 …
Study of the Theological Society
Elisa Eckstein discusses the values of Trinity’s theological society and covers what events are expected for the 2023/24 academic year.
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 …
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 …
K-Soc: Best Overall Society
The winning society of “Best Overall Society” discusses how they pulled off such an incredible accomplishment
Winning “Best Overall Society” is no easy feat, but winning “Best Small Society” too only boosts the achievement. This success requires consistent work, dedication, and planning from the committee. Korean Society (K-Soc) rightfully claimed the title of “Best Overall Society” …