Comment & Analysis

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Editorial

With Changes to CAO Points System, Remembering Trinity is at the Forefront of Change

While this week’s changes to the CAO points system are welcome, its important to remember Trinity’s constant interest in changing up the points race.
By The Editorial Board
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Editorial

CSC Should Reconsider Steadfast Rule on Student Campaigning

A more nuanced approach to student societies and activism would benefit everybody.
By The Editorial Board
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In Return to Trinity, a Business Editor Comes Full Circle

Paul Glynn profiles Thomas Molloy, Trinity’s new Director of Public Affairs and Communications.
By Paul Glynn
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Universities, Not Government, Must Act to Resolve the Student-housing Crisis

Purpose-built student housing is the way forward.
By Daniel O'Brien
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Should We Worry About Student Drug Use?

75% of Trinity respondents to the National Student Drug Survey said they have used illegal drugs. Is it time for Trinity to improve its drug policy, or is this just students having fun?
By Aisling Curtis
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A New Political Party, and Probably the Only Logical Option for Students

Young people have increased political capital since the referendum. The question is where to put it.
By Edmund Heaphy
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With UK Budget, a Reminder for Ireland: It Shouldn’t Be ‘Earn or Learn’

Aisling Curtis argues that the British government has failed its low-income students. Ireland should not do the same.
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Contribution

The Need for A Better Maternity System

Problems faced by Trinity's midwifery students echo national and international hindrances to securing women's rights.
By Fatimah Alaya-Kenny
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Editorial

This Referendum Has Not Been Won Yet. Students Need to Canvass

As the referendum nears, students need to move the campaign from online to the real world.
By The Editorial Board
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Ignoring the Fact that, in Irish Universities, Arts Rank Better than Science

University subject rankings consistently show that AHSS subjects rank far higher than STEM subjects. So why the constant focus on STEM?
By Brian Lucey