Trinity News

1 month ago | trinitynews.ie | Matthew Keeley

Final Score: Trinity College 81-61 DCUHalftime: 45-40Finals MVP: Alex MulliganTop scorers: Alex Mulligan 20, Emma Merriweather 15, Hannah Murphy 14, Lisa Blaney 12, Lina Moley Stolz 12A year after falling short in the 2024 league final, Trinity College’s Varsity Women’s team took the court motivated to redeem last year’s tough final loss to University of Galway. Their opponents, a young and fast DCU squad who were determined to avenge their loss to Trinity at the start of the season.

1 month ago | trinitynews.ie | David Wolfe

In the first sabbatical election result of the night, Charlie Hastings has been elected the next editor of the University Times on the first count. In his second bid for the position, Hastings was elected with 57.48% of valid ballots, winning out against Sajal Singh who received 31.29%. The option to re-open nominations (RON) received 9.55%. Speaking following his election, Hastings thanked his girlfriend and campaign manager Laura Stafford, as well as Singh “for putting up such a good race”.

2 months ago | trinitynews.ie | David Wolfe

Four out of 12 total finalists in the grand final of the Irish Times debating competition this Friday will be representing Trinity societies. Tom Francis and Mary Woods of the College Historical Society (the Hist) will compete as individual speakers, with Matilda Brewe and Annika Ramani of the University Philosophical Society (the Phil) competing for the team title. Speaking to Trinity News, Francis, who is auditor of the Hist, said he was “super excited” ahead of the final.

2 months ago | trinitynews.ie | Grace McNally

“The month that followed my only breakup consisted of nothingness”The month that followed my only breakup consisted of nothingness. That loneliness in the loudest of rooms, the emptiness in my stomach and the constant gag in my throat. I had the classic symptoms of ‘‘she couldn’t eat, she couldn’t sleep’’. Sometimes I fear I never shook that feeling. Grief is a life sentence.

Dec 5, 2024 | trinitynews.ie | Ciara Chan

The assertion that “education is not a privilege, it is a human right” is one echoed by various human rights and education organisations such as the UN, UNICEF, and the Global Partnership for Education. Despite this, education is not equally accessible to all demographics and Trinity often makes these divisions painfully clear.