OPINION

Why Are We Still Unable to Talk About Antidepressants?

Talking about mental health is much easier than it once was, but medication is still a touchy subject for many, writes Michael Archer.
By Michael Archer

The Disorienting Nature of Freshers’ Orientation

First years are submerged into all the opportunities Trinity has to offer, and there are so many that it's easy to forget what a privilege that is, writes Piotr Jedro.
By Piotr Jedro

We Need to Talk About Sally Rooney. Or Do We?

Rooney's critics spent the past 48 hours searching for a political hypocrisy in the award-winning author that probably doesn't exist, writes Flora Moreau.
By Flora Moreau

Thingmote: Power Comes in Many Forms

Sitting alone amid a power cut is a unique place of insulation and crisis, as our friends in Kildare St are discovering, writes Chris Morash.
By Chris Morash
Analysis

Budget Analysis: Students Get A Look In, But It’s Unlikely to Satisfy Them

Today's budget included and expansion of the SUSI grant and the introduction of cheaper public transport for young people.
By Jody Druce

Bisexual People Are Tired of Having Their Identity Questioned

Many people still view bisexuality as something they do or do not 'believe' in, which is deeply hurtful, write Maitiú Charleton and Jack Dunne.
By Maitiú Charleton and Jack Dunne

Locked In, Coming Out: Confronting My Sexuality During the Pandemic

Coming to terms with my sexual orientation was, paradoxically, a very liberating experience during the isolation of the pandemic, writes Rachel O'Leary.
By Rachel O'Leary

Does the Government Even Want to Fix the Student Accommodation Crisis?

The scramble for housing occurs every September, but this year was considerably worse. Solving the problem is now a matter of political will, writes Caoimhe Weakliam.
By Caoimhe Weakliam

Freshers, Take it From a Second Year: You Will Beat Your Imposter Syndrome

The vast majority of new Trinity students feel out of their depth at first. If you feel like you don’t deserve to be here, that’s okay – but it will pass, writes Sophie Coffey.
By Sophie Coffey

In the Age of ‘Trin-Lit’, We’re All Living in a Fiction of Sorts

How strange and wonderful it is that the life of Trinity students is being depicted on page and screen for the world to absorb, writes Chris Morash.
By Chris Morash