Comment & Analysis

Editorial
With the HEA Bill, Many Colleges’ Fears Are Realised. Pragmatism is the Way Forward
The recent reforms mark a new chapter in Trinity's relationship with government.

Ag Obair leis an Teanga: Ag Fás an Ghrá don Ghaeilge sa bhFíorshaol
Is minic nach mbíonn daoine spreagtha leis an nGaeilge sa scoil, ach is mór an bród atá ann ar bheith in ann cur le rath agus le todhchaí an teanga sa saol oibre, dar le Emma Ruth Daly.

Schols Candidates Should be Focused on the Exam – Not the Exam Conditions
The current state of the pandemic is compounding the uncertainty of next week's exams, writes Abby Cleaver.

Minimum Unit Pricing Punishes the Poor and Ignores the Root of Alcohol Abuse
The government is placing the responsibility of alcohol-related harm back into the hands of those suffering from it, writes Caoimhe Weakliam.

Ba Chóir Dúinn Fáilte a chur Roimh Stádas nua na Gaeilge san AE
Is é buntáiste a bhaineann lenár mballraíocht san AE ná go bhfuil deis againn ár bhféiniúlacht a léiriú agus an ilchultúrachas a cheiliúradh.

This Year, Let’s Not Ruin Christmas by Trying to Make it Perfect
As I anticipate Christmas in isolation, I've realised I won't miss the frenzy of upset that comes with trying to keep everyone happy, writes Emer Tyrrell.

Another Year, Another Row About Vegan Christmas Dinners
Desperate to maintain seasonal traditions, swapping turkey for tofu seems to be an affront for many, writes Ailbhe Noonan.

Agus a Céad Théarma Críochnaithe, ba Cheart do Linda Doyle a Machnamh a Dhéanamh
Bhí forógra Doyle bunaithe ar chur chun cinn trédhearcachta agus chomhoibrithe sa Tríonóid.

Lamenting the Christmas Traditions of a Pre-Covid Era
This Christmas will be round two in the pandemic journal, and the thought of smiling through traditions that barely resemble the pre-pandemic iteration is a tough one to swallow, writes Sophie Coffey.

Bliain eile Fágtha Siar agus Gual i Stoca Earnáil an Ardoideachais Arís
Gheall an tAire Ardoideachas Simon Harris go mbeadh cinneadh déanta ar Cassells roimh dheireadh na bliana, ach fós níl rian ann de.