Arts & Lifestyle – College Tribune

Environmental Demonstration held at UCD, supported by School of Languages, Culture and Linguistics

Sophie Gliott — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:29:11 +0000

‘Natura Centrum Est’ parade held at UCD, supported by the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics. A performative walk held at UCD showcased the importance of environmental preservation. The walk was led by multidisciplinary artist Marcel·lí Antúnez Roca and included UCD professors and students carrying art posters of prominent figures in environmentalism. Based in Catalonia, […]

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Video killed the Interview star: Has clip-farming replaced the interview?

Editor — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:40:04 +0000

In 2024, a clip of Stellan Skarsgård at the New York premiere for ‘Dune: Part Two’ gained traction online for his irritable response to journalist Amelia Dimoldenberg. D: “What was your favourite day on set?” S: “It’s such a TikTok question because you want a question that has one short answer, and I don’t-” D: […]

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From Cottage to Runway: The Global Moment of Irish Crafts

Editor — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:37:35 +0000

Dense wool and necessity-driven tweed have been making their way to the global markets, and even the world’s most popular runways. But where did it all start, and what’s the appeal? The College Tribune sat down with Clare Grennan to discuss all things Irish Design. Irish handicrafts go back a long time. From the traditional […]

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Academics and Amps: Interviews with Upcoming Student Bands

Editor — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:13:00 +0000

DC Dolls have taken the Dublin music scene by storm over the past two years, expanding their fan base across Ireland and playing over 20 gigs nationwide. They are a five-piece female rock group. Their members include Vi (lead vocals), Abi (lead guitar), Kate (rhythm guitar), Susan (bass guitar), and Tracy (drums). The group has […]

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A Night of Beautiful Chaos: The Oscars 2026

Editor — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:03:00 +0000

The Academy Awards. The achievement of a lifetime. Better known as the Oscars, they remain Hollywood’s most glittering and self-indulgent night, where, for a few hours, the film world pauses to celebrate itself. This year’s ceremony unfolded against what host Conan O’Brien described as “chaotic, frightening times,” a line that landed somewhere between humour and […]

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The Bride! A Bold Protagonist… But Still Just Someone’s Wife

Editor — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:01:00 +0000

If you are not yet ready to move on from the Oscars and an award season full of Jessie Buckley, you might want to watch The Bride. It almost seems like a Frankenstein sequel with Jessie Buckley, Hamnet’s leading actress and crowd favourite, in the protagonist’s role. The actress triumphed this award season, notably winning […]

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Hot Girls with Stomach Problems: The Medical Research Gap

Sophie Gliott — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:32:00 +0000

When the standard is male, women become statistical anomalies in their own lives.

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Hollywood Has No Limits: Until it Comes Down to Making a Book-Accurate Film

Editor — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:01:48 +0000

In the past decade, Hollywood has been churning out book-to-film adaptations at industrial speed. They follow a well-curated plan to do so. The story was already known to the public before casting began, generating excitement for the film’s release. When these films are announced, Hollywood executives rely on the author’s pre-existing fanbase to give the […]

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The Hidden Cost of Hookups

Sophie Gliott — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:04:00 +0000

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I look around me at what dating has become in university: a case of extremes University is a time for learning. Your degree, whilst the reason that you are technically here, is only part of what you learn. This is the stage where you learn about life, navigating […]

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Have Rom-coms lost their heart? The Downfall of the Chick Flick genre in an age of alienation

Sophie Gliott — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:10:00 +0000

The College Tribune sits down with Diane Negra, Professor of Film Studies and Screen Culture at UCD and a chick flick expert Growing up in a household of women, chick flicks have been a part of my life since before I can remember. My sister, my mother, and I would sit together long past my […]

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“Yes, Mom, It’s a Real Degree!” — Why the Humanities Matter

Editor — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:25:00 +0000

Whether it be journalists, artists, activists, teachers or filmmakers, each position holds the value of making sure our society does not lose its humanity. “So you’ve chosen to study the humanities… Why?” The dreaded question, followed by insurmountable doubt. In today’s world, there is no simple answer. With the lack of support given to the […]

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Opening Doors to the Opera House: An Interview with Fergus Sheil

Editor — Mon, 12 May 2025 20:09:44 +0000

Might anyone in their twenties enjoy a night at the opera if it isn’t the one produced by Queen? Or is the performance form just too dramatic and alien to contemporary audiences? Against the backdrop of their recent production of The Flying Dutchman, The College Tribune dove into the history of the Irish National Opera […]

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Written in Our Hearts: A Love Letter to Dublin

Sophie Gliott — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 14:36:00 +0000

Dublin, Written in Our Hearts, edited by Declan Meade, is the newest addition to Dublin City Council’s One Dublin One Book initiative. This programme strives to bring more Irish writing and culture to the forefront of Dublin’s national identity while also planting the seeds of commonality and unity. It does so by featuring a book […]

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