Trinity Publications Guide

Meet the editors

What is Trinity Publications?

How to get involved!

The Trinity Publications Guide

Your guide to student publications in Trinity

creative,

vibrant ...

and composed entirely of students Trinity Publications

is your gateway into the world of student media. Writers,

illustrators, graphic designers, photographers and anyone

with an interest in media this is for you.

» Trinity News: Campus Newspaper

» tn2: Arts and Culture

» Icarus: A Literary Feast

» The Piranha: Biting Satire

» T.C.D. Miscellany: Life in Trinity

www.trinitypublications.info

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5 - Trinity Publications: Who we are:Meet the staff of Trinity Publications

and learn about our role in Trinity

College.

6 - Introduction to our Editors:Meet the editors of Trinity News, tn2,

T.C.D. Miscellany, Icarus and The

Piranha.

8 - Icarus:Icarus is at the heart of literary life in

Trinity; from drama to prose Icarus

embodies contemporary writing.

10 - T.C.D. Miscellany:T.C.D. Miscellany is Ireland’s oldest

student publication. This is the home

for all college related matters and

those of a journalistic disposition.

12 - Trinity News:Ireland’s premier independent

student newspaper and the main

source of hard-hitting news on

campus.

14 - tn2:The good-time supplement of Trinity

News. Packed with interviews, reviews

and all entertainment related matters,

tn2 is your fi rst stop for what to do and

when.

16 - The Piranha:Wicked, cutting satire. Beware the

sharp tongue and even sharper teeth

of The Piranha.

18 - Get Creative:Your personal guide to getting

involved with any of our publications

19 - Trinity’s Literary Giants:Think you know all there is to know

about Trinity’s literary glitterati? Take

our quiz to fi nd out!

ContentsPAGE

© Trinity Publications Guide

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Trinity Publications Guide 2009/2010

Editor: Grace Walsh

Copy: Luke Maishman, Dave Molloy, Michael Armstrong, Jonathan Wyse Sch.,

Dan Sheehan, Connor James McKinney.

The content of this booklet is representative of the individual publications and not

necessarily that of Trinity Publications.

My thanks to all involved in the publication of this magazine.

Please address all serious complaints to the editors denoted herein to

Trinity Publications Guide,

Dublin University

Publications Committee ,

House 6,

Trinity College Dublin,

Dublin 2.

Trinity College Dublin boasts a vibrant array

of award-winning student magazines and

newspapers; all of which are written, drawn,

designed, laid-out and edited by ordinary

students just like you. There are no secret

tricks, no special qualifi ers that these people

came in with and you don’t have – all you

need is enthusiasm and a willingness to try

something new.

Getting involved with a student publication

is a great way to make new friends, learn new

skills that are actually useful and help make

something lasting that you can take pride in.

Right now, you could be discovering your talents

as a sports photographer for Trinity News,

interviewing celebrities, going to gigs to review

the latest bands or writing witty pieces of satire

for The Piranha. If you have artistic leanings, you

could see your creative writing or illustrations

in Icarus, or you could design a magazine to

rival the best. If you have an adventurous spirit

and see a gap in the student media scene, who

knows? In a few weeks time you could be in

charge of your own publication to fi ll that niche.

And, unlike anyone else, we won’t charge you a

penny. We’re interested in you, not your wallet.

Trinity Publications is an overall supporting

body for student publication efforts in college.

We fund and promote the major publications

described in this guide and offer printing grants

to society publications and other small student

publishing efforts in College. We’re always on

the lookout for new major publications, so if you

have an idea that you think might work, drop

into our offi ce on the second fl oor of House 6 or

send us an email!

Luke Maishman

Chair, Trinity Publications

Message from the Chair of Trinity Publications.

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We Want

You!

We nee d:

× Writers

× Photographers

× Ill ustrators

× Graphic Designers

× Copy Editors

× Internet and Computer

Experts

× Ideas

××× You

Contact the editor of the publication directly or Secretary of the Trinity Publications Committee at [email protected]:

Trinity News | [email protected] TN2 | [email protected] T.C.D. Miscellany | [email protected] Icarus | [email protected] Th e Piranha | [email protected]

Join any of the Trinity Publications and let your foray into the big bad world of print media begin.

StaffStaffChair | Luke Maishman ([email protected])

Luke is in charge of the overall running of the

Publications Committee and Chairs our meetings.

Contact Luke if you have any general questions.

Treasurer | Tom Lowe ([email protected])

Tom manages our fi nances and negotiates all funding

related matters. Contact Tom if you are interested in

advertising with us.

Secretary | Grace Walsh ([email protected])

Grace is responsible for publicizing the Committee and

minute taking. Contact Grace if you have any questions

or want more information.

Amenities | Niall O’Brien ([email protected])

Niall is responsible for everything to do with our offi ce

resources. Contact Niall if you have any technical

questions.

Alumni | Catriona Gray ([email protected])

Catriona keeps in touch with everyone who has moved

on from the Publications Committee and organizes an

event for them every year.

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About Us...

Trinity Publications is the representative society

for student publishing in Trinity. Composed

entirely of students, we operate in a similar way to

the Central Societies Committee (CSC) and Dublin

University Central Athletic Club (DUCAC) who

provide funding for societies and sports clubs in

Trinity. The role of Trinity Publications is to further

the interests of student publishing in Trinity.

We receive an annual grant that comes from the

Registration Fee and we distribute this among the

magazines and newspapers in this guide to help

them meet their printing costs. We also provide an

offi ce with state of the art computer facilities for

the production of printed material. The day to day

running is handled by the Executive Committee,

comprising of Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, Amenities

Offi cer and Alumni Offi cer. They are elected each

year at our AGM in Hilary Term.

We also provide grants to other, external

publications, whether they be society magazines or

a motivated student's pet project. The Associated

Publication Scheme has funded such diverse

enterprises as the Comedy Society's satirical

Trinity PublicationsWho we are.

"Goldfi sh" to undergraduate academic publications

including the Student Economic Review and the

Social and Political Review. For more information

please contact the Secretary, Grace Walsh.

Facilities.

Trinity Publications has extensive resources

available for print production, layout, photo editing,

illustration and web development. The recognized

publications in this guide have these at their

disposal, though any club or society is welcome to

apply for use of our facilities. For more information

please contact the Amenities Offi cer, Niall O’Brien.

Our facilities include:

π Four high-end Mac Pro’s and three iMacs.

π The latest versions of professional design

and print production software, including

QuarkXPress, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

and Acrobat Pro.

π A large high resolution scanner, A4 laser

printers, and an A3 colour printer.

π A large and expanding library on Journalism,

Design and Photography.

π High-speed wired and wireless internet

connections.

π A serviced offi ce with couches, newspapers,

tea and coffee.

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Meet the EditorsIntroduction to the Trinity Publications’ Editors.

Michael Armstrong"tn2 Editor" | [email protected]

1. How did you get involved?

The previous tn2 editor, the lovely Hugh, bumped

in to me back in May or June of my second year. He

was stressed out trying to fi nd section editors for the

magazine, and we chatted away about his troubles,

exams and the random banter that usually pops up

when we meet. Then he gave me a strange look, and

out of nowhere asked if I wanted to be fi lm editor. I said

“Sure!”, went for the interview, got the job, and I’ve been

working away for tn2 ever since.

2. How long have you been involved in student

journalism?

Same as above really, though I think I once wrote an

article on Bruce Springsteen that got printed at the start

of second year. His Belfast show on the Seeger Sessions

Tour is still the best gig I’ve ever been to, and I’ve been

to a fair few. The Flaming Lips came close, they know

how to put on a show.

3. What do you see yourself doing after this?

I want to get a bit of money together after college, do

some serious traveling. After that, fi ngers crossed, I’ll

fi nd some way to write for a living.

4. Main ethos for your publication

Love & Muffi ns. But I tell everyone that the ethos is

insightful and entertaining opinions and criticism of the

latest developments in culture and the arts.

5. Goal for the year

More Muffi ns.

6. Fun Fact

I once went skydiving and bungee jumping in the same

morning. Lunch tasted good.

Dave Molloy"Trinity News Editor" | [email protected]


I knew that I wanted to become a journalist so in fi rst year

I contacted the Trinity News Editor and started as a news

writer. I started to write regular articles and then became

News Editor the following year. I then became Deputy

Editor, took a year out to sit my fi nals and then applied for

the position of Editor.


journalism?

I’ve been involved in Trinity News since fi rst year. It

was a toss up between studying journalism in DCU or

doing English in Trinity and getting involved in student

journalism.


A journalist, most likely in news.

4. Main ethos

Trinity News has three main functions: it is a free service to

the student body producing good quality material, to act

as a watchdog in college reporting news and events and

as a training ground for developing and honing student’s

journalism skills.


Keep building on our past success and

do even better in the future.

6. Fun Fact

Trinity News has won more Student

Media Awards than any other student

newspaper. We have won either

Newspaper of the Year or Editor of the

Year for the last fi ve years.

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Conor James McKinney" T.C.D. Miscellany Editor" | [email protected]


I applied for the job of Sports Editor with Trinity News

around this time last year. It turned out to be far more fun

than anything else I’d ever done in college.


journalism?

See above! Although I did get three or four articles

published in my Freshman years without being directly

involved with the publications. They take a look at anything

you submit even if it’s sent in out of the blue; that’s how

most people get their work published.


I don’t know. Not necessarily journalism. You learn a lot

in Publications that can be applied to any job. Or the dole

queue, indeed.


Hard to say. We’re prepared to consider any style of

writing, really. A features magazine would describe us

quite well, but there’s no category into which we readily

fall. Our editorial values have been very high in the last

few years - i.e. there are no silly spelling mistakes and

we check our facts - and staying committed to these

standards is a big part of T.C.D. Miscellany, in my view.

History is important to us as well. We’re the oldest student

publication at a university where the past informs a lot of

what goes on in the 21st century, so we try to convey some

sense of that to today’s students.


Get out all four issues! Advertising is a huge issue for

small publications. If we can do that, I’m confi dent the

quality of what we publish will make for a higher profi le

within the College, which is what I’d like to see develop

over the year.

6. Fun Fact

I’m writing this from Istanbul, where I’ve

been teaching English for the past month.

If you ever need to know how to ask for a

fi sh sandwich in Turkish, I’m your man.

Dan Sheehan"Icarus Editor" | [email protected]


After writing for The University Times and Icarus, I

became interested in taking a more active role in Trinity

Publications. So, on the advice of some friends who were

involved, I applied for an Editorship position.


journalism?

About two and a half years.


Making a living through creative writing and/or print

journalism. Assuming the bounty hunter job doesn’t pan

out, of course.


To provide an outlet for the creative writing talent of

the students of Trinity College and to help develop and

showcase that talent.

5. Goal for the year.

To celebrate Icarus’ 60th birthday in style. Watch this

space!

6. Fun Fact.

There are more stars in the universe than there are grains

of sand on the earth. Get your head around that one.

Jonathan Wyse Sch. & Dave McGuire Sch."Editor & Junior Executive Co-editor of The

Piranha" | [email protected]

1. How did you get involved with student journalism?

It just seemed like the perfect platform from which to

spread our agenda of hatred. The minds of students are

feeble and easily infl uenced towards evil.


journalism?

We have both been heavily involved with student

journalism since been elected by acclaim/default

as co-Editors of ‘The Piranha’ a few weeks ago. Our

application was motivated by a drunken dare.


Probably going to sleep. It’s like 3am. I’ve been

meaning to fi ll this stupid questionnaire in for about

two weeks.

4. Main ethos of the publication.

To bring to light the stories that Trinity News and The

University Times are either too afraid, ignorant, corrupt

or under the kosh of the Junior Dean to break.

5. Goal for the year.

We are both committed to not pushing the boundaries

or the envelope, and are perfectly happy to stay within

the box. We believe that not getting banned is integral

to ability of students to both obtain and read The

Piranha. That is our modest goal for the year.

6. Fun Fact.

Dave McGuire Sch., Junior Executive Co-Editor of ‘The

Piranha’, is now hemorrhoid-free. Form an orderly

queue, ladies!

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What is Icarus?

Icarus is Ireland’s oldest and most prestigious

student creative writing magazine. Since its

inception in 1950, Icarus has been at the centre

of literary life in Trinity, providing an outlet for

the passion and creativity of aspiring writers

during their time in the college. The magazine

itself is published three times a year and accepts

submissions of poetry, prose, drama, screenplays

and literary essays from students, staff and

alumni of Trinity College Dublin. Over the course

of its numerous volumes, the magazine has

acted as a launch pad for the careers of many

of the country’s most renowned contemporary

writers, such as Michael Longley, Sebastian Barry

and Brendan Kennelly, through its publication of

some of their earliest works. Icarus has gone from

strength to strength over the past six decades

and can now claim a national and international

reputation among similar student publications

that is second to none.

60th Anniversary

2009/2010 will be a very busy and exciting

year for all those involved in the Icarus project

as we are celebrating our momentous sixtieth

birthday. Over its long and distinguished

existence, Icarus has published some truly

breathtaking work, across a multitude of forms

and genres, which we believe deserves to be

excavated from the dusty archives and exalted

once more. It is because of this unshakable

belief that we will be publishing a bumper

‘Best Of’ collection at the end of the year in

which the most worthy pieces of old will take

their place among the cream of the new crop.

This collection will serve as a milestone in

the history of the magazine and will feature

work from some of the greatest Irish writers

of the last half century. This event will receive

national newspaper coverage and will be

accompanied by a gala launch night which

contributors and friends of Icarus, past and

present, will be invited to attend and share in

the celebration.

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What Can Icarus Offer You?

As Icarus now enters its 60th year, there has never

been a better time to get involved in the publication.

Building on the great success of last year’s volume,

we at Icarus are looking to increase the size and

scope of the magazine so that you the students will

have the greatest possible opportunity to see your

work published and showcased over the course of

the year. Among the advances we will be making

this year are:

» An increased circulation (up

to 2000 copies per issue)

to enhance our readership

both inside and outside the

college.

» Greater size (up to 50 pages

available for prose, poetry,

drama etc.)

» An Icarus message board on

our website www.icarusmag.

com through which you can

voice your opinions, leave

questions regarding any

aspect of the magazine and

interact with other readers.

» Greater opportunities for

photographers, illustrators

and graphic designers.

» An active Facebook page keeping you up to date

with all news and upcoming events.

In essence, Icarus offers you the chance to tap

into your creativity and experience the satisfaction

of seeing your work recognised by a wider, like-

minded community. We will read and consider

all submissions, of all styles and lengths (within

reason!) and are always on hand to give advice and

feedback whenever requested.

How can you get involved?

Any and all submissions should be sent to

[email protected]. I would urge

you to submit as early and as often as possible

(deadlines for specific issues will be set but

work can be sent in at any time throughout the

year) so that your work doesn’t miss out. While

Icarus is primarily focused on showcasing the

creative writing talents of you the students;

there are many other ways to get involved

with the magazine. From photographers

and artists whose work

compliments the written

word, to all those interested

in organising social events

and launch nights; there

are countless ways to play a

part in the project. For more

information on any area of

the magazine, visit our stand

at Fresher’s week, keep an

eye out for any posters or

e-mails and, of course, visit

our website and Facebook

page. If you have any

questions or suggestions

regarding any aspect of the

magazine, don’t hesitate

to contact me at editor@

icarusmag.com and I’ll get back to you as quick

as I can.

As always, the success of the project is

dependant on the support and enthusiasm of

the college community so if you would like to

be part of something truly historic, submit or

sign up now and together we will make sure that

there is no limit to how high Icarus can soar!¬

Editor | Dan Sheehan

Phone | 0877753982

Email | [email protected]

[email protected]

www.icarusmag.com

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What is T.C.D. Miscellany? T.C.D. Miscellany is Ireland’s oldest student publication, having been published, in various guises,

since 1894. The contents have changed in that time as well; we may have started as primarily a literary

magazine, but if we are troubled by so much as a half-stanza from a budding poet we will hunt you

down. Or pass it on to Icarus, who knows.

What can T.C.D. Miscellany offer you?

T.C.D. Miscellany has produced some outstanding

writers over the course of its 100-odd years

in existence. The format and emphasis of the

publication has fl uctuated wildly down through

the decades, but one thing that has never altered

is our committment to excellence in student

journalism. Past editors include Conor Cruise

O’Brien, Bruce Arnold, Damien Kiberd and Ken

Early, while in recent time we have published

contributions from political heavyweights like Leo

Varadkar and Michael McDowell.

What this 117th volume of T.C.D. Miscellany

will in fact contain is very much down to you. We

publish essays, personal refl ections, analysis and

opinion pieces about politics, culture, society,

College and student life. In general, the only

criterion is that it be well written. Pieces dealing

Editor: Conor James McKinney

Phone: 085 785 9980

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.issuu.com/miscellany

... since 1894.

T.C.D. T.C.D. MiscellanyMiscellany

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with affairs inside these walls are particularly

welcome, but if you are more interested in giving

your take on Lisbon II or putting the case for the

mass culling of all Spanish exchange students,

send it to us. The fi rst issue of 2009/10 is on

campus now; pick up a copy and if you think you

can do better, try.

How can you get involved?Articles of all shapes and

sizes, from snappy shorts

to reviews, campus gossip,

interviews and lengthy

features will be considered.

Priority will be given to those

that are any good. If you’re

keen to get something

published but are light on

ideas, we can give you an

assignment, and all the encouragement we can.

Sign up at the stand in Front Square to be added

to our mailing list and we’ll be in touch.

Never fear to approach us with an idea or give

something an honest try. We hope to encourage

people who have taken up writing for the fi rst

time; nobody will be told to delete Word from

their computer forever without some kind of

feedback or advice on how to improve. Similarly,

T.C.D. Miscellany provides a forum for people

previously published to experiment with new

styles or put fl esh on the bones of a wild idea.

And anyone with an interest

in learning the nuts and bolts

of magazine production is

welcome to join our staff.

Whether you wish to learn

about editing, design or

advertising, we’ll help you take

those wobbly fi rst steps into

the big bad world of media. No

experience is necessary. All

that is required to be a part of

the T.C.D. Miscellany team is

enthusiasm and an interest in

journalism and good writing.

Everything else can be taught.

So whether your interest is in becoming the

next Geraldine Kennedy or you merely have an

idea for a half-page article that you think might

fl y, please don’t hesitate to get in touch and get

involved.¬

Come visit us in House 6 any time you want.

We have free newspapers, tea, coffee and comfy couches. Sometimes there are even biscuits!

Drop up for a chat or just to relax.

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’’Founded in 1953, we're also the oldest

currently publishing student newspaper in

the country.

We serve three functions in the college: as

a service to the students, we publish a quality,

free-of-charge broadsheet newspaper and

supplement every two weeks during term. We

provide a training ground for potential journalists,

designers, and others to practice and hone their

skills. And we also keep a close eye on college

events, from student societies to the college

governing structures, acting in the tradition of a

newspaper as a community watchdog.

Trinity NewsTrinity News is the independent, award-winning

student newspaper of Trinity College.

‘‘Trinity News stands shoulder to

shoulder with any of the nation’s

best papers” - Sunday Business Post

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Independence is vital to any serious newspaper.

In Trinity News, we have no vested interests in

any society or committee: we operate under the

banner of Trinity Publications, who guarantee

our editorial independence from any special

interests. This gives us the freedom to truthfully

and accurately report on all aspects of college

life, and to comment and analyze events without

fear of reprisal.

Editor | Dave Molloy

Phone | 087 633 4231


www.trinitynews.ie

Independent

LocalAward-winning

Trinity, despite having a strong

reputation as an excellent university,

offers no academic courses related to

media or journalism. Trinity News has an

editorial staff of 40-50, and publishes

the work of between 200 and 300

individual writers each year. Many of

our past staff have worked in the media

industry, from local to national and

print to broadcast. A strong portfolio is

essential to fi nding employment in the

media industry, and we offer an excellent

outlet to develop your style and have

your work published.

Yet it's not only journalists who can

benefi t from working for us. To publish

an issue of Trinity News, we need

photographers, copy editors, illustrators,

advertising salespeople, management

and much more.

We cover Trinity College and its community:

the students, staff, alumni and related

structures of the college. As such, we aim

to be as relevant as possible to the college

community. Our staff learn about the

college, its structure, and its procedures,

and we present the relevant and important

information as clearly as possible. In

addition, we tailor ourselves to the needs of

our community. The national press might

not be interested in a rise in the number of

laptop thefts in the college libraries, but

you and your friends might well want to

know: and so do we.

Trinity News wins awards at the national level

each and every year. We have won the title of

Newspaper of the Year at the National Student

Media Awards more times than any other

publication, including the past three years. This,

coupled with our impressive spread of writing and

production awards, means you can be assured of

reading a quality product on every publication day.

r.

‘‘“Trinity News has very high production

values, a clear sense of what it is about

and is visually well presented. It strikes an

intelligent balance between student concerns

and those of the wider world.” - The Irish Times

Car

eers

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Every issue of

tn2 tackles the

big questions

of college life:

what to do,

where to do

it and most

importantly, how much does it cost?

From fi lm to theatre, fashion to food and drink,

tn2 seeks to provide students with a guide to what

is truly worth spending your free time on. Each

fortnightly issue contains interviews with artists

of all kinds, reviews of plays, books, albums,

restaurants and fi lms, and a host of other features

and articles designed to help you get the best

from the cultural highlights Dublin has to offer.

This year tn2 will also offer expanded content

online, including gig reviews, blogs and podcasts,

giving students more ways than ever to keep up

with the magazine, and add their comments to the

eternal debates over what makes a good fi lm, a

great album or a tasty lunch.

In addition to keeping students up to date with college, domestic and international news, every issue of Trinity News comes complete with a copy of tn2, the arts and culture supplement.

What is tn2?Editor | Michael Armstrong


[email protected]

www.trinitynews.ie

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What can tn2 offer you? Last year the range of great acts that frequent

the Dublin music scene provided insightful

interviews with the likes of British Sea Power,

Max Tundra and Snow Patrol, while in the

world of fi lm John C. Reilly and Jonathan Rhys

Meyers stopped in for a chat. But as a student

publication tn2 tries to cater for readers whose

own red carpet experiences may still be a few

years off yet, with the fashion and food sections

providing recession-hit students with handy

guides on where to shop in Dublin to look good

and feel great. And for those of more refi ned

tastes, the art, books, and theatre sections are

on hand to provide engaging commentary on

the work of the likes of novelist Deirdre Madden,

playwright Roddy Doyle and artists ranging from

Ciáran Lennon to Alex Melamid.

Every year tn2 also prints a special Trinity Ball

Guide, full of interviews with all of the major acts

booked to play the biggest night of the year. Last

year’s guide featured Ladyhawke, Calvin Harris

and Vitalic, and with even higher expectations

for the line-up this year, Freshers in need of an

essential guide to Europe’s largest private party

need look no further than tn2.

How can you get involved? tn2 is also a fantastic way for students new

to Trinity to get involved in writing for student

publications, as everyone has their own

opinions about books, art, music and film. We

are always looking for a fresh perspective on

cultural developments throughout the year,

so whether you fancy attending advance press

screenings to review films, taking a critical eye

to the latest literary sensation, or explaining to

the masses just why Animal Collective are that

good, all you need to do is get in touch with us

to sign up as a contributor to the best culture

magazine in Ireland, that only happens to be

made for, and by, students like you.¬

"each fortnightly issue contains interviews with artists of all kinds, reviews of plays, books, albums, restaurants, fi lms..."

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The Piranha was fi rst published in 1682 as “the most fyne publication purtaining to matters literary, philosophie, alchemae, horascopes and erroticke tales”. The remit of the publication has expanded somewhat, but the ethos remains largely the same to this day.

The Piranha is the offi cial satirical newspaper on campus, and the oldest debating society in the world. If you’re interested in contributing funny articles to the Piranha, get in touch with us at [email protected].

Editors

Jonathan Wyse Sch. and Dave McGuire Sch.


www.piranhamagazine.com

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In 2008, the Piranha was publishing harmful

and offensive material which threatened the

harmony of the college community. If it were

not for the timely intervention and censorship of

the Junior Dean, it is certain that terrible things

would have happened!

The Junior Dean disposed of the troublesome,

irreverent former editor and installed new,

glorious editors loyal to the mighty and terrible

Junior Dean! All praise and glory to the illustrious

and omniscient Junior Dean!

The Piranha provides only the best news

information straight from the Junior Dean. Her

guidance allows us to report factually always

on events most important to the students and

approved by the Junior Dean. Students who

criticize the Junior Dean often go missing!

This year, the Junior Dean decreed that the

Piranha should become more effi cient. Under

the glorious leadership of the immortal Junior

Dean, the Piranha now operates on a budget

even lower than before. This means more high

quality hard-hitting news journalism but at a

lower cost! Approved by the Junior Dean! We are

grateful for the wisdom and glory of the Junior

Dean!

Students often have too much freedom and

become confused. It is best to allow the Junior

Dean to make decisions for you! The Junior

Dean always knows best for students! May her

reign last for a thousand years!

Some students denigrate the Junior Dean

and say that she is a false god. These students

may fi nd that they fail classes for reasons

which are not clear! This proves that people

who challenge the Junior Dean’s authority lack

intelligence!

Throughout history, the Piranha has been

at the forefront of progressive political debate

and social commentary. In accordance with the

Junior Dean’s “Public Information Distribution

and Harmonious Society Ordinance”, the

Piranha no longer comments on such matters!

In the future, the Piranha will speak out

against the excesses of student government

and liberty! They threaten our harmonious

college community! The Junior Dean is

magnifi cent and triumphant!

In other universities, they lack the guidance

and wisdom of the Junior Dean. They are preyed

upon by crime, student’s hijinks and drunken

antics! Let us all fear and worship the Junior

Dean! Let us be thankful that her dominion

endures and will continue to endure forever!

The Piranha is not a puppet of the Junior

Dean!

The Piranha’s new, glorious editors were

elected unopposed on a platform of creating a

peaceful college community. They support the

Junior Dean and her works whole-heartedly!

She supports them in turn and her perpetual

light shines upon their work!

If you are interested in writing about events

taking place throughout the campus as dictated

to you by the Junior Dean, you should consider

writing for the Piranha. The Junior Dean knows

all and sees all!

In times of unknowingness, turn to the Junior

Dean for wisdom and guidance! The Provost

is a decrepit, old man. Only the Junior Dean

can provide leadership in times of need! All

students should unite under the banner of the

benevolent Junior Dean! ¬

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Get CreativeA few tips on getting involved:

• Take the plunge. Get into contact with the editor of the

publication you are interested in.

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Trinity’s Literary Giants.

How goo d is your

knowledge of Trinity’s

literary past?

Since its inception Trinity has produced a series of literary greats from

Oscar Wilde to Brendan Kennelly and Michael Longley. Take this quiz to

see if you are up to speed with Trinity’s greatest wordsmiths.

1. Which publication did Michael Longley, Sebastian Barry and

Brendan Kennelly contribute to during their respective times

in Trinity?

2. Poet Eavan Boland lectures at which Ivy League university?

3. What was the name of Bram Stoker’s and Oscar Wilde’s

common love interest?

4. Which playwright wrote The Recruiting Offi cer and The

Beaux’ Stratagem?

5. Which writer studied Mathematics, was Auditor of the

College Historical Society, President of the University

Philosophical Society and whose fi rst paper was entitled

“Sensationalism in Fiction and Society”?

6. Oscar Wilde and which Nobel Prize Laureate attended the

same school in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh?

7. What is the connection between the fi ctional lands of Lilliput

and Blefuscu with Trinity College?

8. Which famous Trinity alumni once wrote “A poet can

survive everything but a misprint”?

9. JM Synge, playwright and friend of W.B. Yeats is most famous

for this play.

10. Which Trinity alumni and author of The Vicar of

Wakefi eld was given the epitaph “inspired idiot” by Horace

Walpole?

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