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The HEA’s Socioeconomic Survey is an Embarrassing Setback for Trinity

Trinity had the most students from affluent backgrounds of all Irish universities, according to a survey published by the Higher Education Authority this week.
By The Editorial Board
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College Should Listen to Students – But Restrictions Must Be Based on Science

Provost Patrick Prendergast said this week that ‘it’s clear that College should respond’ to the majority of students who want more in-person activities next semester.
By The Editorial Board
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Laugh, Don’t Cry, at Wild Mountain Thyme

Hollywood has yet to catch up with modern Ireland. Let’s make the most of it, writes Róisín Ryan.
By Róisín Ryan
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Oibríonn Altraí Agus Cnáimhsigh Atá Faoi Oiliúnt Agus Ní Mór Go N-Iocfar Iad

Vótáil an rialtas i gcoinne bille an tseachtain seo a ligfeadh go n-íocfar altraí agus cnáimhsigh atá faoi oiliúnt le linn na paindéime.
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Cén Saghas Propast a Chóir go mBeidh Mic Léinn ag Súil le an Bhliain Seo Chugainn?

Dúnadh iarratais le haghaidh róil an Phropaist tráthnóna Dé hAoine, agus dearbhaíodh ceathrar mar iarrthóirí.
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Movember Shouldn’t Get a Golden Pass From Scrutiny. It Must Be More Inclusive

Movember should steer clear of Popeye-like tropes, give more space to LGBTQ+ people and face up to the realities of Irish society, writes Maitiú Charleton.
By Maitiú Charleton
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What Type of Provost Should Students Hope For Next Year?

Applications for the position of Provost closed on Friday afternoon, with four candidates confirmed.
By The Editorial Board
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Student Nurses and Midwives Are Working and Should be Paid – End of Story

This week the government voted against a bill that would have seen student nurses paid during the pandemic.
By The Editorial Board
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‘Disability’ Is Not a Dirty Word. Society Ought Not Treat it Like One

Niamh Ní Hoireabhaird discusses accepting her disability and the dire need for a change in how society sees disability.
By Niamh Ní Hoireabhaird
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To Those Suffering in Silence: It Gets Better – I Promise

Mick Finnegan discusses his struggles with mental illness and what he has learned from them.
By Mick Finnegan