Editorial

A Reluctance to Pay for Free Education is a Worrying Hurdle for the Student Movement

When barely 50 per cent of Trinity students would pay higher taxes for free education, student leaders must redouble their efforts to unite the student movement.

Exploring Dublin 8’s Unlikely Array of Cultural Activity

From vintage markets to hipster cafes, the area area boasts a wealth of options for a lazy Saturday morning as a result of its ongoing gentrification.
By Georgie Emery

Diplomacy in Difficult Times: Dublin’s Lord Mayor and Ireland’s Ambassador on Representing Ireland

Dublin’s Lord Mayor and Anne Anderson, Ireland’s Ambassador to the USA, paint their picture of Ireland in today’s uncertain political climate.
By Alex Crean and John Bethell

Complex Metrics and Rankings Committees: The Measurements Taking over Universities

From a conference in Trinity to the Provost's Rankings Committee, more energy than ever is being poured into improving a university's ranking.
By Róisín Power

Jack Kirwan of Sprout on Family Businesses and Sustainable Irish Products

Co-founder of the popular Trinity lunch spot Jack Kirwan discusses the importance of using high quality products and the sense of community to be found amongst his staff.
By Rebecca Wynne-Walsh

Scene Kids: Exploring Trinity’s Scene + Heard Productions

Annie Keegan investigates the theatre festival that strives to reflect the major issues facing Irish people right now and Trinity students' involvement with it.
By Annie Keegan

Trinity to Acquire Iveagh Grounds Sports Facility in Coming Weeks

Despite previous reports that talks had reached an impasse, progress is ongoing and will be concluded in the coming weeks, according to Trinity's Chief Financial Officer.
By Aisling Marren

Politics, Selfies and Low Blows: The Trends of Oscar Hosts Through the Years

With the Oscars taking place tomorrow, Jennifer Wilson looks back on the sometimes fabulous, sometimes disastrous hosts of Academy Awards past.
By Jennifer Wilson

DUFC Panel Dispatch Visiting Argentinians in Style

In the first of two friendly games yesterday evening, Dublin University Football Club (DUFC) turned on the style in their 55-12 victory against visiting Argentinian side, Hurling Club.
By Donal MacNamee

Trinity Hosts Keith Wood, Eoin McDevitt and Séamus Callanan for Conference on Concussion

DUFC Captain, Niamh Byrne, as well as boxer Christina McMahon, also spoke at the conference, which saw the dangers of concussion discussed.
By Jake O’Donnell