Comment & Analysis

The Ambiguous Role of the Class Representative
Loic Delorme argues that although the role of a class representative is a multi-faceted one, representatives should take a greater interest in Council and student politics in general.

Analysis
For Unions and Groups Across the Country, a Multitude of Reasons to March for Education
Leaders from unions and interest groups from all over Ireland explain why they are marching in against the introduction of student loans.

Trinity Will Fundamentally Change the Way it Assesses its Students
The Vice-Provost, Chris Morash, discusses how College is looking to change the way it assesses students by moving away from final summative exams towards a more formative approach.

For the Head of Trinity’s Nursing, an Unconventional Route Through a Look at Addiction
For the Head of Trinity's School of Nursing and Midwifery, Prof Catherine Comiskey, it was the study of addition that brought her to lead one of the world's top departments.

Exploring the Link Between Getting a Master’s Degree and Improving Your Employability
Kate Lawler argues that an increasing number of employers are placing a greater emphasis on practical experience over a postgraduate qualification.

Editorial
150% Increase in Emergency Counselling Appointments Contrasts with Successive Cuts to Services
Rise in demand for emergency appointments should be met by College with increased funding and support for students in need.

Tá Méadú de réir 150 faoin gcéad i gCoinní Práinne Comhairleoireachta as Comhréir le Ciorruithe do Sheirbhísí
Ba cheart go gtabharfadh an Coláiste níos mó maoinithe agus tacaíochta do mhic léinn de bharr an mhéadaithe éilimh do choinní práinne.

Is Gá do Mhic Léinn Glacadh le Sampla Chlú na bPinsinéirí i leith Píonós Toghchánach
In áit bheith doicheallach faoi shochar an rialtais a thuill siad, ba cheart go ndéanfadh mic léinn aithris ar nósanna vótála leanúnacha agus chomhthachtaitheach glúine a sean-thuismitheoirí chun a n-eisiamh a sheachaint.

Editorial
Students Should Aspire to Pensioners’ Reputation for Electoral Punishment
Rather than begrudging their favour by the government, students should emulate the consistent and cohesive voting habits of their grandparents’ generation to avoid being overlooked.

Counselling is Not the Best Option for Everyone, and That’s Okay
James Behan looks at how, as people become more open in talking about their mental health, different ways of talking suit different people.