Online hate, Booker shortlist, new films to stream

News, views and opinions from Student Hub contributors and Irish Times writers

Simply ignoring online hate will not make it go away: Unhealthy, abnormal media dynamic must be neutralised and reformed, not normalised. Read more.

Booker International shortlist spans not just globe but outer space: Books on six-strong shortlist for £50,000 prize set in Europe, Latin America and space. Read more.

Why are there so few Irish women cast in films that are made here? Irish actresses are missing out on commercial opportunities, writes Anna Doyle. Read more.

Four new films to stream this weekend: Black Bear, I Blame Society, Sisters with Transistors, House of Cardi. Read more.

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I hate to sexualise former taoisigh, but who wouldn't lob the gob at Enda Kenny? Patrick Freyne: The former taoiseach looks well in retirement, face ruddy, rusty locks flowing. Read more.

Diarmaid Ferriter: A brief history of Ireland's great national missed targets: Vaccine rollout pledge must be seen in the context of other notable Irish fails.Read more.

The Movie Quiz: What is the only X-rated film to win the best picture Oscar? Academy Awards special: Niven reveals, women and nominations, hosting duties. Read more.

Number of TCD staff earning over €300,000 more than doubled last year: Report finds operating losses at Trinity more than doubled to €16.37m due to pandemic. Read more.

More than 300 unauthorised gatherings detected at university residences: Largest party in first semester at UCD accommodation was 24 people in one apartment. Read more.

Irish Times Debate: Trinity speakers awarded top spots in semi-final: Reconciliation and forgiveness the focus of motion that was debated by students. Read more.