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September brings a full moon on the 2nd in Pisces, offering a time to tie up emotional loose ends and to reflect more …
Societies
Societies plan how to brave the challenges of an unconventional Freshers’ Week
Societies anticipate remaining accessible to incoming first years despite amended dates for Freshers’ Week, which will see it run alongside lectures for returning students
Due to delayed Leaving Certificate results, entry for incoming first years to Trinity has been pushed to October 5, three weeks later than the initial date. First-year students are scheduled to begin lectures on October 5, with Freshers’ Week beginning …
Behind the scenes of Players
Trinity News explores how the role of a tech officer has changed in the aftermath of Covid-19
For every production or event that Players puts together, there is an enormous amount of effort that goes on behind the scenes. The role of a tech officer in DU Players is a vital cog in the extremely busy societal …
The Interview: face to face with virtual theatre
Grace Fannon reviews The Interview, a virtual performance piece at DU Players’ Resilience Festival
DU Players’ Resilience virtual festival has been a theatre festival like no other, forcing writers, actors and directors to find new ways to produce and perform. Due to the new social norm, dictated as it is by social distancing and …
Resilience: the shows must go online
DU Players go from stage to screen as they set up their virtual summer festival
As this seemingly interminable summer continues, many of Trinity’s societies have made a concerted effort to continue to organise events online. Zoom meet-ups, online workshops, and virtual classes provide a much needed distraction for students bored in lockdown or worried …
Society events go virtual
LitSoc, Players and the Phil discuss how they are adapting to social life online
In the midst of a pandemic, it’s difficult enough just to keep up with Zoom lectures and assignment deadlines, so it may seem like society events wouldn’t be high on many students’ list of priorities. However, maintaining the social connections …
Society spotlight: Juggling and Circus Society
Maggie Larson discovers that it’s more than just juggling
Founded in 1998, Trinity’s Juggling and Circus Society are probably best known on campus for their juggling displays during Freshers’ Week, or their awe-inspiring fire shows which have been performed as part of Fourth Week, Diwali and Trinity Arts Festival …
Q Soc: A history of refuge, rights and recognition
Ireland’s oldest LGBT student society has been at the forefront of change in Trinity since 1974
Q Soc’s history is one of evolution and has coincided with the leaps made in LGBTQ+ rights in Ireland. As the oldest LGBT society in the country, its influence has been felt across many institutions in providing representation and is …
Society spotlight: DU Pirate Party
The Hamilton-based society aims to promote online privacy on campus
In recent years, as the internet has exploded in size and capacity, the line between private and public information has become increasingly blurred. Information that once was virtually inaccessible is now more prone than ever to end up in the …
This week in Trinity: Women’s Week, Jesus Christ Superstar and a foodie feast
Week eight of Hilary Term includes a range of events, from open mics to sex toy bingo
With International Women’s Day at the forefront of our minds, this week in Trinity sees a further celebration of women with an array of varied and inclusive events to attend. So go on – head to an event and support …