Comment & Analysis

Failing to Offer Promised Modules Jeopardises Student Degrees
James Shaw argues that failures in the provision of funding for higher education means College can’t pay for the degrees students signed up for.

It May Come as a Surprise, but Trinity Needs to do More to Support Students Beyond Academics
Addressing the findings of a recent survey, in which College fares poorly at helping students with non-academic needs.

Analysis
USI Adds its Voice to the General Election
The USI manifesto shows that students have ideas, but their votes will make the difference.

Contribution
Students are Organised and Angry in the UK. What Can we Learn?
Denis Ryan compares student responses to fee increases and funding cuts in Ireland and the UK, and contends that Irish students can do more.

Contribution
Is Trinity Failing to Bridge the Gap Between the Arts and the Sciences?
As College prioritises STEM subjects, a concern for the future of other courses remains.

The Transgender Community Deserves to Tell its Own Stories
Although awareness of trans rights is improving on campus and worldwide, Paige Reynolds argues that failure to feature trans actors on screen must be addressed.

Contribution
For Women, Alcohol is a Poisoned Chalice
Emer Gerrard explores the complicated relationship between women, alcohol, and health.

Analysis
How Trinity Can Save its Green Flag
With the renewal of Trinity’s Green Flag in doubt, Paul Glynn examines what College is doing to safeguard it.

Contribution
The “Help! I’m not involved enough!” Guilt
Ellen Orchard argues that second year can become a time for CV-building and one-upmanship for who is the most involved in College life.

The Case for Staying in This New Year’s Eve
Why one writer wants to avoid the clubs, the weather, and the forced merriment.