Comment & Analysis

Contribution
Why Study Irish?
Peter Weakliam examines the unique benefits afforded to the Irish speaker.

The Likelihood of a Loan Scheme Does Not Require Silent Acceptance From Students
There is no logical reason for TCDSU to vote against a mandate.

Editorial
With No Mandate on Loan Schemes, TCDSU Can’t Even Fulfill its Basic Function
TCDSU is unable to engage with the debate about the upcoming working group report – something that could decide the most important student issue in a long time.

Gan Seasamh ar Bith ar Scéim Iasachta, Ní Féidir le TCDSU a Fheidhm Bhunúsach a Chomhlíonadh
Ní féidir le TCDSU dul i ngleic leis an díospóireacht maidir le tuairisc an ghrúpa oibre atá ag teacht go luath - rud a bhféadfadh an cinneadh a dhéanamh maidir leis an bhfadhb is mó mac léinn le tamaill.

Tá Dífheistiú ó Airm agus Breoslaí Iontaise Bainteach leis an bPróiséas Céanna, Seachas a Bheith in Iomaíocht lena Chéile
Ba cheart do mhic léinn an deis a ghlacadh le guth a bheith acu i bpolasaithe an Choláiste.

Editorial
Arms and Fossil Fuel Divestment Are Part of the Same Process, Not Competing Concerns
Students should take full advantage of this opportunity to have a voice in College policy.

Contribution
Feeling The Final-Year Fear
Charlie Collins examines the existential panic of trying to figure out what you’re going to do when you graduate.

Analysis
Is There More to International Men’s Day Than Meninism?
On International Men's Day, John Bethell speaks to a number of prominent male figures in College on why men's issues deserve more attention.

Contribution
Changes in the J1 VISA Programme Will Ruin a Tradition for Irish Students
John Conway argues that the new requirement tarnishes the programme and will result in less students visiting America every summer.

Contribution
An Irish Sugar Tax Could Tackle Health Concerns
The Irish government needs to listen to public calls for restrictive measures on sugared drinks.