Comment & Analysis

Op-Ed
Depoliticising the Students’ Union is a Right-Wing Attack on Students
TCDSU President László Molnárfi argues against the notion of neutrality in Students' Union politics and advocates for active student engagement

Column
Women in the Home: Your Voice, Your Vote
Dr Becky Long reflects on her personal experiences of voting in Irish referendums and emphasises the value of each and every vote in shaping societal change

Op-Ed
Defending a Career in the Arts Begins with Defending an Arts Dissertation
Sophie Coffey defends her right to self-deprecation while demanding respect for her dissertation.

Contribution
Balancing the Pressures of Christmas and College
The desire to do well can rub up against the fact that most socialising around this time of year will involve the offer of something alcoholic, writes Phoebe Pascoe

Contribution
Learning to Drive in Ireland Will Drive Me Mad
Between the waiting lists and the financial aspect, learning to drive in Ireland feels like an inescapable and never-ending roundabout, writes Sophie Coffey

Op-Ed
Racism, Mental Health, and the Urgent Call for Change in Trinity’s Counselling Services
Over time, this discomfort started to extend beyond specific moments, permeating my sense of self and safety. I felt uncomfortable in my skin and that I did not belong in my environment, writes Kiran Singh

Analysis
The Issue of the Student-to-Staff Ratio Extends Beyond the Rankings
While there are some variations across courses and disciplines, the common thread agreed upon by my friends and I was that many of our professors would struggle to pick us out of a line-up, writes Sophie Coffey

Contribution
Cancer Society’s Christmas Appeal
It is in the festive spirit that the Trinity Cancer Society is this year appealing for toys for children suffering with cancer around Ireland, writes Fiachra Mooney

Analysis
Reusable Cup Initiatives are Drops into Warming Oceans
Yes, we recycle, but as developed countries, we also emit the most greenhouse gases and create the most urbanised cities, writes Amelia McGowan

Op-Ed
The Unseen Struggles of Students of Colour in Campus Counselling
Students of colour face disparities in accessing counselling services due to cultural stigma, lack of representation and unfamiliarity with available resources, writes Tolulope Babatunde