Activism

Basic Income for the Arts: The Pilot Scheme That Could Transform How We Make Art

“This payment, at its core, represents freedom.”
By Ella Smyth

HEA Bill Passes With Amendments Securing Student Union Representation

Senator Lynn Ruane said that “it is really welcome that a legal guarantee has been put in place for student union representatives on governing authorities”.
By Faye Madden

Students Walk Out of Classes to Protest Rising Cost of Living

Thousands flocked to Front Square at 11.11am today after being allowed to leave classes, a move made by the administration to show solidarity with students protesting.
By Charlie Hastings

TCDSU have De-Named the Berkeley, Now College Must Follow Suit

Trinity must question whether it is more important for this library to reflect the ideals of George Berkeley or its own student body, writes Samantha Campana-Gladstone.
By Samantha Campana-Gladstone

This Year, TCDSU Must Earn the Respect of its Peers, not the Provost

Students’ unions should focus on furthering student causes rather than their own careers, writes Libby Marchant
By Libby Marchant

Women’s Rugby Must Include All Women

The IRFU’s exclusion of transgender women is not based on scientific fact or social convention, writes River Cooke.
By River Cooke

The Heatwave Will End, but Our Focus on Climate Change Cannot

Extreme weather in Europe has brought a renewed focus on the climate crisis, but we cannot let our efforts cool off with the weather.
By Phoebe Pascoe

Trans and Intersex Pride Sees Thousands Take to the Streets in Celebration and Protest

Large crowds of people gathered at the Garden of Remembrance to celebrate trans and intersex pride and march to Merrion Square.
By Ailbhe Noonan and Michael Archer
Editorial

Climate Change Must be the Next Unifying Student Issue

Student activism has a central role to play in building on the lackluster commitments made at COP26.