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AUDITOR Luca Hello and welcome to Q Soc! I’m Luca, this year’s Auditor, and I’m so excited to introduce you to the society! Q Soc is Ireland’s oldest LGBT student society, existing even before homosexuality was decriminalised. With our roots in the Sexual Liberation Movement of the 1970s, today we still fight for the rights of our community and all its members. As one of the most active societies on campus, there is something for everyone. Things, however, will be very different this year: while I hope that, by the time January rolls around, you’ll be able to stop by our daily coffee hours and get some caffeine and chats between lectures, or join us for a big night out, the majority of our events will be online for the upcoming semester.
Nonetheless, Q Soc will always strive to be an inclusive and fun place for all students. Being new can be terrifying, and for some of you Q Soc may be the first time you get to be a part of the LGBTQ community. It was for me, and I can tell you from personal experience that getting involved was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Whether you’re a seasoned gay from the big shmoke or questioning your identity, we will be here to provide you with a welcoming environment where you feel free and safe to be yourself. Our committee has been working hard to make sure this will be a great year and I can’t wait to share it with you all. Enjoy Freshers’ Week, and I hope to see you soon (online and/or at a safe distance). Stay safe and wear a mask!
