Editorial

University Autonomy is Under Threat. Colleges Must Step Up

The government will consider passing a bill that would give them sweeping new powers when it comes to state-funded higher education institutions.
Editorial

An Ode, a Toast to Trinity Ball

It was this week announced that Trinity Ball would be cancelled for the second year in a row.

Sabbatical Candidates Should Push Voter Registration, Says Council Chair

The chair of TCDSU council has said that candidates will need to encourage students to register to vote, ahead of an online-only election.
By Sárán Fogarty

Your Week Ahead: Refreshers Edition

Settle in for a week of wild and wacky society events that will have you glued to Zoom.
By Maitiú Charleton

Happy Days Reminds Us Of The Value of Human Companionship

The Samuel Beckett play, starring Siobhán McSweeney, was broadcast live from the Olympia Theatre yesterday evening.
By Ailbhe Noonan

In Wide-Ranging Interview, Conway-Walsh Lays Out Vision for Third-Level

The interview was streamed live on this newspaper’s Instagram page.
By Sárán Fogarty

Trinity Ball Cancelled Again Due to ‘Rapidly Changing’ Restrictions

TCDSU Ents Officer Hugh McInerney said that ‘it would be safer to cancel the ball for 2021 and focus on a return to Trinity Ball in April 2022’.
By Emer Moreau

Student Nurses, Midwives to Stay Off Placements Until February 8th

Nursing and midwifery students in first, second and third year will not return to clinical placements until at least February 8th.
By Emer Moreau

At First Meeting, Renters’ Union Explores Lasting Action

The union’s chair Liam Kiernan said this evening that he hopes the union will last longer than previous organisations in College with similar aims.
By Sárán Fogarty

Pandemic or Not, You Don’t Have to Be at Rock Bottom to Seek Help

Too many people struggling with their mental health don’t reach out for support because they believe their problems ‘aren’t big enough’, writes Alex Connolly.
By Alex Connolly