Opinion

Analysis

College Has Said No to No Detriment – But Obeyed the Spirit of the Policy

Trinity hasn't adopted no detriment – but it has put a lot of work into minimising detriment to students this exam period, writes Aoife Kearins.
By Aoife Kearins

In College, Diet Coke Has Been My Constant Companion. It Will be Again

We're in scary times, but they're only temporary. Take comfort: the hiss of a Diet Coke can will again soundtrack our college lives, writes Eimear Finan.
By Eimear Finan

Dear Leaving Cert Commentariat: We’re in a Pandemic. It’s Not About You

Compelled to comment on the leaving certificate, despite sitting the exams years ago? You’re betraying a lot about yourself, writes Faye Curran.
By Faye Curran

One Night Stand Guide – A Reaction

The Cost of Pornography

Jane Fallon Griffin looks how increased access to porn has impacted our society.

Chasing Generation Z Into TikTok Mania

For Faye Curran, TikTok's explosion has exposed the divide between our generation and the next. Should we all just get with the programme?
By Faye Curran

It’s Inconsequential, But For Final-Years, Today May Be a Sad College End

Trinity was right to take steps against the coronavirus, and there are far more pressing issues, but today was still a sad day, writes Aisling Marren.
By Aisling Marren

Why We Need to Break the Silence on Mute Tutorials

It could be Catholic guilt, but remaining studiously silent is a curiously absurd feature of Irish students in tutorials, writes Faye Curran.
By Faye Curran

On Rent Hikes, the Provost is Cold, Disingenuous – and Wholly Illogical

The Provost's attempts to pre-emptively justify rent increases ended up highlighting ethical and intellectual missteps, writes Aoife Kearins.
By Aoife Kearins
Contribution

There’s No Shame in Getting an STI Check – Why Do We Act Like There Is?

If you think you have an STI, get it checked – it's a no-brainer, and nothing to be ashamed of, writes Ella Connolly.
By Ella Connolly