Comment & Analysis

Editorial
Trinity’s Leadership on Increasing Northern Irish Applicants is Already Producing Tangible Results
Two groundbreaking programmes have increased applications from Northern Ireland, and Trinity deserves praise for challenging an unfair system, writes the Editorial Board.

Bhain Feachtas ó Bharr Anuas ar son Athchleamhnaithe ag UCD an Bonn ó Ghluaiseacht Dhúisiúil
Tar éis reifrinn ar athchleamhnú le USI a bhí caillte le corrlach níos mó vótálaithe ná an chéad ceann, tá feachtas cosmhuintire ag teastáil.

Editorial
A Top-Down Campaign for Yes at UCD Undermined an Already Uphill Battle
With a referendum on USI reaffiliation lost by an even larger margin than the original one, the yes side needs a grassroots campaign.

Conversations on Repealing the Eighth Must be Rationally Informed
Laura Harmon discusses the reasoned and contemplative debate that must emerge around the issue of repealing the eighth.

Essays: Due in On Time, Never Due Back
James Shaw argues that the common failure to give essays back on time is a highly problematic aspect of the Trinity education.

Contribution
The Fight for Gender Equality Must be Seen as a Fight for Basic Human Rights
Simon Foy argues that campaigns such as HeForShe are deeply important in reaching gender equality worldwide.

Contribution
Some Forms of Equality are Little More than Idealistic Utopianism
James Behan argues that equality is spiritualism for the 21st century.

Analysis
Representation, Repealing the Eighth and Reevaluating Women’s Rights
On International Women's Day, Laura McPhillips speaks to some prominent Irish women about the main concerns of Irish women today.

This Generation of Young Women Must Continue the Fight for Equality
Ivana Bacik discusses the career path she took and the barriers that still exist for young women today.

Analysis
After Online No Campaign Gathers Steam, UCD Students Begin Voting on USI
As voting begins in UCD, an analysis of the arguments presented on either side of the campaign.