Comment & Analysis

Editorial
Voter Registration Has a Purpose, and This Is It
The leak of the working group’s recommendations gives students’ unions the time and the obligation to fight for students in the general election.

Students Are the Ones Who Suffer with a “Funding” Loan System
Students should not be the ones bearing the brunt of the need for greater institutional funding, writes USI President Kevin Donoghue.

Contribution
Cothrom na Féinne i leith na Gaeilge ag Teastáil agus Muid ag Déileáil leis na hEalaíona
Tar éis na gluaiseachta #WakingTheFeminists, is gá aitheantas a thabhairt don neamhaird náisiúnta a thugtar do mháistrí litríochta na Gaeilge sa tír seo.

Contribution
Being Paid Less than Minimum Wage Defeats the Purpose of a Minimum Wage
Laura McPhillips argues that students between 18-20 years old should not be paid less for doing the same work.

Éascaíonn Dearcadh Aibí na Tríonóide i leith an Chomóraidh 1916 le Plé Aibí a Chur Chun Cinn
Trí dhíriú ar an réabhlóid cultúrtha, fáilteofar roimh réimse níos leithne de mhic léinn chun an chomóraidh.

Editorial
Trinity’s Nuanced Approach to 1916 Commemorations Promotes Mature Discussion
A focus on the cultural revolution will welcome a wider spectrum of students to the commemorations.
Tá Sé Áiféiseach Nach Bhfuil Táillí Saor in Aisce á bPlé in aon chor
Toisc gur ceann den uimhir bheag de thíortha aonaracha san Eoraip muid nach bhfuil táillí saor in aisce i bhfeidhm, is iad na daoine a deir gur córas míréalaíoch nó áiféasach é atá cuma sheafóideach orthu.
Editorial
The Fact That Free Fees Aren’t Even on the Table is Absurd
When we’re practically one of the only countries in Europe that doesn’t have free fees, those who say it’s unrealistic or absurd for Ireland are the ones who are being preposterous.

Contribution
On Being a Student Parent in College
Carly Bailey describes her experience and the experience of other student parents in accessing education, and the structures that hinder and improve the experience.

Contribution
Even with 100 from Trinity at Climate March, the Issues Feel Too Remote and Too Abstract
Emer Gerrard argues that the climate-action movement requires a more tangible goal to inspire support.