Comment & Analysis

Analysis
Budget Analysis: Students Get A Look In, But It’s Unlikely to Satisfy Them
Today's budget included and expansion of the SUSI grant and the introduction of cheaper public transport for young people.

Editorial
The National Development Plan Still Leaves Third-Level Lacking
The plan was released this week by the government.

Editorial
TCDSU Sabbatical Officers’ Decision Making Leaves the Rank and File in the Cold
TCDSU’s sabbatical officers this week told heads of Schools that there would be ‘extreme backlash’ from students if timetables are left the same after social distancing measures are eased after reading week.

Editorial
Can We Move on From Exams, Please?
Exams have lost their veil of immortality, yet some students will still return to the RDS this year.

Ní Mór don Choláiste níos mó a Dhéanamh do Mhic Léinn a Bhraitheann Scoite Uaidh
Bhí Students4Change, brúghrúpa easaontach, ag stiúradh agóid na seachtaine seo in aghaidh an easpa teagaisc aghaidh ar aghaidh.

Tá Iarmhairtí Tóg an Tríonóid Ar Ais soiléir ón Agóid in éadan Foghlaim ar Líne
Labhair an Propast go muinteartha ag an agóid – difríocht mhór óna réamhtheachtaí.

Bisexual People Are Tired of Having Their Identity Questioned
Many people still view bisexuality as something they do or do not 'believe' in, which is deeply hurtful, write Maitiú Charleton and Jack Dunne.

Locked In, Coming Out: Confronting My Sexuality During the Pandemic
Coming to terms with my sexual orientation was, paradoxically, a very liberating experience during the isolation of the pandemic, writes Rachel O'Leary.

Editorial
At Online Learning Protest, the Aftershock of Take Back Trinity Lingers
The Provost struck a conciliatory tone at the protest – a starkly different approach to her predecessor.

Editorial
College Needs to Do More For Isolated Students Who Feel Shortchanged
Students4Change, a breakaway lobby group, spearheaded a protest about Trinity’s lack of face-to-face teaching this week.