If we are concerned about our society’s future, now is the time to act
“We cannot polish DP – we have to end it.” -Lassane Ouedraogo, Africa House. By now, those of us outside the Irish immigration system are slowly beginning to become aware of its shortcomings. TN has talked to the Irish Refugee Council on what has been accomplished and what remain as barriers for those under Direct […]
Editorial: We stand by our reporting
Since the publication of our article on the investigation by a Students’ Union body of allegations against the Students’ Union newspaper, The University Times, Trinity News has been subjected to a number of criticisms. We answer some of them below. First of all, we received a report which was compiled by a body consisting of […]
Fossil Free TCD: Trinity must follow its strategic plan and divest
We want to show that students still have the power to have a positive influence on the pressing issues of our time
If we can’t recognise depression in our peers, how can we recognise it in ourselves?
I’d consider myself to be a compassionate person, someone who has time to listen to friends’ worries. Why then did I ignore my own mental health?
Staff and students must work together
It is much less scary to challenge those in power when you know you have the strength of a group behind you.
A final positive note
A positive to reflect on, and look forward to, is the election of an SU that looks like the most dynamic and interesting I’ve seen so far in Trinity.
Saying goodbye to the paper I love
My time as a Trinity News staff writer, news editor and now as editor of the paper has defined my time in college.
Time to lift MSM blood ban
The message of safe sex needs to be pitched now more than ever to people of all sexualities and genders.
Students must show solidarity with Trade Unions
By Oisin Vince Coulter on January 25, 2017 · Leave a Comment
For the first time in years Trinity faces the prospect of industrial action. The current impasse between non-academic staff and College could be ended through a negotiated settlement; however, we cannot ignore the important implications of the policies College has been pursuing. Our article reports claims of an unofficial policy of replacing permanent positions […]
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