The lost art of the manifesto

Conor McGlynn bemoans the dreariness of postmodern manifestos compared with those of the great modernist movements of yesteryear.

Reflections on the SU elections

Eva Short bemoans the chronic lack of politics in Trinity’s student politics.

Winter in Kiev

Niall McGlynn skewers the hypocrisy of western posturing over the Ukrainian crisis.

Are we gendering rape?

Peter O’Donovan questions perceptions about sexual violence against men.

Is Fairtrade really a fair trade?

Rachel Graham ponders whether Fairtrade is a worthy cause or a marketing scam.

TCDSU should boycott Israel

In light of TCD’s role in developing drones, Oisín Coulter argues that the TCDSU should support the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions campaign against Israel oppression of Palestinians.

Being against same-sex marriage isn’t homophobic

Ciara O’Rourke questions whether it is tactically and morally best to condemn opponents of same-sex marriage as homophobes.

The Visual Arts: “So What?”

Rachel Graham explores the legitimacy of the visual arts in today’s internet-obsessed culture.

Is feminism a dirty word?

Doireann Conghaile analyses the history and wide reach of the “F” word and asks whether it has run its course as a force for change.

Better in than out

Rory O’Donoghue argues that the UK is better off inside the EU.

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Michael Foley
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Illustration

Aisling Crabbe
Natalia Duda
Sarah Morel
Mike Dolan
John Tierney
Naoise Dolan
Sarah Larragy
Mubbashir Ali Sultan
Nadia Bertaud
Daniel Tatlow

Photography

Kevin O'Rourke
Ines Niarchos
Huda Awan