Comment & Analysis

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Contribution

In the Battle for Attention, US Elections will Always Beat Irish Ones

Megan McDermott analyses the US elections and their far greater appeal.
By Megan McDermott
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Contribution

Hypocrisy of Eighth Amendment Highlighted by Northern Irish Abortion Ruling

Daniel McCarron discusses the Belfast High Court's landmark ruling on abortion and how it relates to the Republic's current laws.
By Daniel McCarron
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For High-Quality Sport, We Need Better Facilities and the Best Athletes

In a new sports strategy, the Director of Sports and the Dean of Students have put forward a number of proposals that would revolutionise Trinity sport.
By Aisling Curtis
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Finally a Tenure System That Seeks Gender Equality

Linda Hogan, Vice-Provost of Trinity, discusses the changes to the tenure-track system in order to equalise access.
By Linda Hogan
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At UCD, a Referendum Three Years in the Making

Why a three year-old falling out between UCDSU and USI matters to you.
By Daniel O'Brien
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Editorial

UCD Must Seize its Chance to Rejoin National Student Politics

Local students' unions lack the time, expertise and mandate to make a difference on national issues.
By The Editorial Board
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Editorial

In a Fine Gael–Fianna Fáil Coalition, Student Issues Hang in the Balance

Repeal the eighth and the higher education funding question won't be addressed optimally if both parties go into government.
By The Editorial Board
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Editorial

This General Election is Actually Pretty Important for Students

The outcome of this election will determine the future of abortion rights, accommodation, mental health and higher education in Ireland.
By The Editorial Board
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Students Need to Carefully Consider the Promises Being Put Forward by Other Parties

Enda Kenny, the Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael, discusses education as a key driver of economic recovery, and how Fine Gael's jobs plan should matter to students.
By Enda Kenny
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Those Who Benefit from Graduates Must Contribute to their Third-Level Education

Eamon Ryan, leader of the Green Party, lays out a unique solution to the problems faced by third-level institutions.
By Eamon Ryan