Comment & Analysis

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The Pros and Cons of A Voluntary Students’ Union

Olly Donnelly argues that making SU membership non-mandatory would be fairer but difficult to implement.
By Olly Donnelly
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Níos Lú Cainteoirí Neamhbhalbh ag Coláiste na Trionóide in Ionaid gur Féidir Athruithe a Chur ar Bun

Tar éis don Ollamh Peter Coxon éirí as Bhord an Choláiste, agus gan an t-Ollamh Eoin O'Dell mar Chathoirleach ar na Comhaltaí, tá síos deacra ná riamh le cuntasach a chomeád as an gColáiste.
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Editorial

Trinity Has Two Fewer Vocal People in a Position to Effect Change

With the resignation of Prof Peter Coxon from the College Board, and with Prof Eoin O’Dell no longer Chair of the Fellows, the job of holding Trinity to account has only become harder.
By The Editorial Board
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For a Budget Built to Win Votes, the Government Didn’t Even Count Students

If we have increased “political capital”, why was the only thing benefitting students a vague commitment to increase money to the student assistance fund?
By The Editorial Board
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I mBuiséad a Bhí Bunaithe ar Vótaí a Bhuachaint, Níor Thóg an Rialtas na Mic Léinn San Áireamh

Más fíor go bhfuil "caipiteal polaitíochta" méadaithe againn, cén fáth gurb é an t-aon ní sa bhuiséad a chabhróidh le mic léinn ná geall doiléir le airgead a chaitheamh ar Chiste Cúnaimh na Mac Léinn?
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Contribution

Repealing the Eighth Amendment is Both a Student and a Social Issue

The current situation for those seeking abortions is not just a social issue, but explicitly affects and discriminates against the student population.
By Kalianne Farren and Paige Reynolds
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Contribution

Cá bhfuil na Gaeilgeoirí?

Le níos mó scoláirí ná riamh le hard-chaighdeán Ghaeilge ag freastail ar Choláiste na Tríonóide, is gá dúinn an cumas teanga seo, faoi cheilt ag na mic léinn inár measc, a nochtú agus a fhorbairt.
By Colm Ó Néill
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Contribution

For A Non-EU Student With Mental Health Issues, Trinity’s Administration Remains Inflexible

Legacy problems with Erasmus and an inflexible administration leave some students trapped.
By Sean Owens
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The Woman Leading the Library Into the Future

Hugh Mitchell profiles Head Librarian, Helen Shenton, and discusses how her influence will revamp the College’s library system.
By Hugh Mitchell
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For Trinity Library, a Digital Strategy is Ahead of its Time

Aisling Curtis says that the library's new five-year strategic plan is a step in the right direction but cautions against complacency.
By Aisling Curtis