Ireland, more than many of our European counterparts, has a distinct history of its blurring of boundaries between the church and the state. Our rich heritage comes at the cost of deeply ingrained archaic Catholic values that are still prevalent …
Laura Galvin is the Deputy Comment Editor for Trinity News, and a Senior Fresh student of English Literature and Classical Civilisation.
Students are unfairly vilified for spreading Covid-19
Pointing the finger at any specific group of people will only encourage more bad behaviour
You only have to look at the comment section of any recently published Covid-19 scandal in any news outlet to see which demographic is on the receiving end of the public’s blame for spreading the virus. We have been treated …
The reform of TSM is a positive switch for students
The long overdue switch from two subject moderatorship to joint honours has many benefits for students in the arts block and beyond
Studying anything at college level comes with its own unique benefits and drawbacks, with all subjects requiring a high level of drive and commitment, and a rigorous reading schedule. However, liberal arts students tend to suffer the most with the …
The climate crisis must be addressed alongside the pandemic
Covid-19 and the pandemic should be embraced as an opportunity to hold those responsible for the climate crisis accountable
The notion that “nature is healing” was inescapable during the peak of lockdown, providing many with a sense of hope that despite its rattling disturbance to the lives of all, perhaps there would be a positive side. Images of clear …
Students need a sense of home not found on a screen
The increase of student learning off-campus will have more serious effects than not being able to sit on the Perch benches
Despite overwhelmingly positive advancements with regards to the easing of Ireland’s lockdown restrictions, uncertainty about the future still remains a huge issue weighing on the minds of students in Trinity and beyond. Between the choice students face regarding Erasmus, and …