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A black and white photography of Seán Hewitt (a young white man with short hair in a dark jacket. The background is blurred.

“I Left the Real World Behind a Little Bit”: An Interview with Seán Hewitt Award-winning author, poet, and professor Seán Hewitt discusses desire, history, and his forthcoming projects.

When I began my English degree in 2019, Seán Hewitt was known as the well-dressed professor with a beautifully curated Instagram. Today, he’s an internationally renowned author and poet, with countless literary awards under his (ever-fashionable) belt. Despite having haunted … Continue reading “I Left the Real World Behind a Little Bit”: An Interview with Seán Hewitt Award-winning author, poet, and professor Seán Hewitt discusses desire, history, and his forthcoming projects.

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Dark grey background with the Unique logo on the left (eight green squares making up a larger square, and a ninth purple square breaking away from the green squares). Text reads: Unique. A Disabled Perspective. An exhibition showcasing the work of disabled Trinity students, by Ability co_op.

Unique Perspectives on Poetry and Art Selected works from Unique: A Disabled Perspective exhibition

On 28th November, Trinity Ability co_op launched our second annual art show, titled Unique: A Disabled Perspective. This exhibition ran through Disability Awareness Week, and featured work by disabled artists and poets from across Trinity, Marino and TCPID (Trinity Centre … Continue reading Unique Perspectives on Poetry and Art Selected works from Unique: A Disabled Perspective exhibition

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Sally Rooney-inspired Normal Diets for Normal Girls and Boys A satirical look at Sally Rooney’s most commonly-used tropes to achieve peak main character status.

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 Content warning: references mental health issues and disordered eating.  Being young and beautiful takes precision that you must never mention. Have you ever wondered how to attract the great love of your life, be a creative scholar, all while remaining … Continue reading Sally Rooney-inspired Normal Diets for Normal Girls and Boys A satirical look at Sally Rooney’s most commonly-used tropes to achieve peak main character status.

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A Portrait of the Artist as Just, like, a Really Sad Woman The rise of ‘sad girl’ music, the intimacy of confession, and the danger of viewing the artist as a diarist.

Okay, quick quiz (I apologise in advance). How many of these words do you know? Or, to specify, how many of these words evoke a strong emotion in you, whether that be positive or negative? Feral Yearning Tender Rage Pining … Continue reading A Portrait of the Artist as Just, like, a Really Sad Woman The rise of ‘sad girl’ music, the intimacy of confession, and the danger of viewing the artist as a diarist.