Originally published in print February 2024. Shaku Maku: the Iraqi Arabic way of saying “What’s the craic?” and the name of one of the newest Middle Eastern restaurants to grace the streets of Dublin. Situated in the heart of … Continue reading Shaku Maku review Palestinian restaurant brings flavours of the Middle East to Rathmines
Photo from Francois Le Nguyen on Unsplash. From the moment I succumb to the daily temptation to open TikTok and scroll through the app’s never-ending ‘For You Page’, until I finally muster up the strength to snap myself out of … Continue reading How TikTok’s ‘For You Page’ Fuels Fast Fashion The impact of short-form videos on short-term trends
Originally appeared in print, April 2022. Illustration by Emily Stevenson. Sofia Coppola’s 2006 biopic, Marie Antoinette, offers a visual feast from start to finish as we follow the evolution of the titular monarch’s saccharine style. Milena Canonero’s Academy Award … Continue reading Costume in Marie Antoinette
Originally Published in Print, April 2022. Art by Emily Stevenson “I feel ever so strongly that an artist must be nourished by his passions and his despairs” – Francis Bacon The stereotype of the tortured artist is … Continue reading The Tortured Artist Trope
Published in print December 2021 Art by Meghan Flood. ‘All art is propaganda’ — in many cases, these words by George Orwell are intuitively true. While the colourful, striking propaganda poster of the twentieth century is largely a dead medium, much … Continue reading Art as Propaganda
Originally published in print, September 2021. Photo by Eadaoin Fagan. What are you most likely to be found doing at a party? Arguing about which flavour of Pringle’s is truly the best. Making as many new acquaintances as possible – … Continue reading Predicting Your College Future Quiz Take our quiz to find exactly where you belong in Trinity College’s vast network of social activities.
Originally published in print, September 2021. Artificial intelligence has firmly asserted itself as one of the most influential technological developments in recent decades- an influence that is beginning to make waves in the art industry, and may soon change … Continue reading The Budding Relationship Between AI and Art
Having recently signed their very first record deal with C3 Records, known for managing superstars such as The Strokes, Nottingham-based band Blondes are fast becoming ones to watch on the indie scene. Their meteoric rise to fame was prompted when … Continue reading An Interview with Blondes Breaking out on the indie scene; blooming Nottingham band Blondes talk to TN2
Whilst many are familiar with the widely circulated slogan ‘Free Britney’, only a few understand the complexity of the situation it has arisen from. The fan-led movement is primarily concerned with exposing the unjust nature of the legal conservatorship that … Continue reading Free Britney 101
Originally published in print February 2021. Awestruck by the power of billionaires, people often idolize figures like Elon Musk for their entrepreneurial skills and strive towards the same. However, for many the word conjures up feelings of exasperation, and they … Continue reading The Billionaire Debate Are Ethical Billionaires a Myth?
With Valentine’s day just around the corner, the last minute panic to come up with the picture-perfect romantic activity threatens to bubble over- a feat that is proving all the more challenging due to the current restaurant closures which eradicate … Continue reading TN2’s Guide to a Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board
While the season typically associated with giving gifts draws swiftly to a close, the act of gift giving still retains its importance as a symbol of love and friendship, whether it’s for a special occasion or a more spontaneous display … Continue reading Reimagining Gift Giving The art of gift giving goes far beyond the festive season