Comment & Analysis

Airport Delays Are a Lesson in Slowing Down
"Moments of delay in the airport feel like blissful little pockets of enforced breaks", writes Sophie Coffey

Running Enthusiasts on Instagram Have Sparked an Unusually Positive Fitness Trend, But Can This Momentum Last?
Even when movements on Instagram seem positive, I think it is worth asking whether it is possible for them to remain so within this structure, writes Phoebe Pascoe.

Perfectionism is No Excuse for Workplace Bullying
There is no need to see persistent aggression as the only way of extracting better performance, writes Alex Payne.

PhD Researchers Should Be Recognised as Staff
Given the contributions they make to the Irish research economy and the higher education sector, postgraduate researchers should be recognised as staff for their work, writes the PWO.

The Irish Theatre Awards Must Reflect the Diversity of Artists in the Industry
Awards are just one aspect of how Irish theatre needs to change to support racial diversity, writes Choy-Ping Clarke-Ng.

Analysis
Unusual Dining Hall Hustings Gives a Glimpse of Questions to Come
The Hustings opted to break tradition with no questions being asked of the candidates until the Welfare and Equality Hustings tomorrow night.

A Case for Reform of Irish-Language News
News in Irish is only about Irish, to the extent of often gatekeeping local, national, and international news, writes Siothrún Sardina

For Me, Cafés are the New Classrooms, Libraries and Student Spaces
I spend more time in coffee shops than I do in class, writes Adam Potterton.

Getting Rid of Booking Fees and Putting Pressure on the Sports Levy Will Benefit Everyone
Many students face undue financial strain because of the extraneous charges to book facilities and use equipment, writes Lórien MacEnulty.

When Commuting Gets Competitive
Whether you’re team Luas or team Dart (and you have to pick a side), the daily commute is a more important part of college life than we give it credit for, writes Adam Potterton