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The End of Irish Neutrality?

As Europe hastens its rapid militarisation, Ireland’s cherished policy of non-alignment is put to the test
By Eliza Heaslip
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Social Media Bans On Teenagers: Is This The Right Step?

As Australia’s Online Safety Amendment Bill came into effect last December, critics are sceptical of the practical power this law will actually have on teenagers.
By Irune Camps Sánchez
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The Commodification of Live Music: Is Live Music Now Limited to the Select Few?

How rising ticket prices and exclusivity are transforming live music from a community based environment to a commodified experience.
By Erin Des Fontaine
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The Bottle Return Scheme is a Sham

Container-deposit legislation is taking the world by storm: but is it all it is cracked up to be?
By James Ryan
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Caring is Sexy! Or, How Social Media Numbs Sensitivity

What happens when nothing really phases you anymore?
By Weronika Brzechffa
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Epstein Files: A Truth too Awful to Engage with

The Epstein files lay bare not just abuse, but a culture of immunity that shields the powerful from consequence
By Oliver Donnellan
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When Creative Work Becomes Brain Rot

How unpaid labour, AI and “brain rot” are reshaping what it means to work creatively
By Ella Horn
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Check the Fine Print: Examining the New Obligations and Impeachability of the University Times Editor

The responsibilities established by the most recent referendum have spurred scrutiny over their ambiguity
By Sam Carroll
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Debating the Digs: How Does One Handle Trinity Housing Havoc?

The past few months in Trinity campus accommodation have been marked by leaks, breakages and general maintenance chaos. How has this affected its inhabitants, and how does it stand up to the financial burden these digs demand?
By Manon van Woerden
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Trinity–Israeli Ties in 2026

Where does Trinity stand in its effort to end ties to Israel?
By Aoibhín Geraghty