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ENTS Candidate Orla Norton Made Points on “Crowd Control”, Without Consulting ENTS Accessibility Officer
Norton, the lone Ents candidate who made reference to crowd control, stated: “Regrettably, I did not directly consult the Ents Accessibility Officer during the pre-campaign period, but I did get in touch with relevant PTOs [part-time Officers of TCDSU), as well as the Ability Co-Op, to discuss safety and accessibility at Ents events.”
Emergency RON Hist Debate Urges Students to Seek Better TCDSU Presidential Options
The speakers in favour of Re-Opening Nominations Presidential criticised the candidates’ party politics (O’Leary and Keegan) and apoliticism (Li), while those against RON believed that worse candidates are to come should nominations be reopened.
Final Hustings of the Campaign Week Kicks off at Trinity Hall Canteen
Candidates discuss how they want to accommodate Trinity Halls residents at JCR Hustings.
“The Students are my Boss”: Giovanni Li Speaks About his Bid for TCDSU Presidency
Li explains that he believes he can run a team well due to his background as the son of a diplomat, saying that he sees a compromise in every situation.
Postgraduate and Equity Hustings Had Candidates Fighting for Jobs
Irish language features prominently along with concerns about how the Students Union can best engage with and represent all students, including postgrads and off-campus students
SU Presidential Candidate Seán Thim O’Leary Wants to Strengthen the Ability for “Students to Take Collective Action”
The Presidential candidate proposes taking on seemingly mundane issues that impact the entire student body, from the necessity for more microwaves to a clear Student Handbook.
“Agitate Them”: SU Presidential Candidate Patrick Keegan on Direct Action, Student Spaces, and Accessibility
TCD Cancer Society to Launch Annual Naked Calendar for Valentines
The Calendar will feature photographs of members from twelve different societies, and the proceeds will go towards Irish Cancer Society.
“Confuse the Tourists”: TCDSU Takes Action Over Disability Accommodations
QR codes leading to LENS Report website were placed on Book of Kells signage, directions of signs were changed and a map of the college was covered with paper stating “LENS Reports are not met. So much for an inclusive campus.”
“Get Riding!”: Guests Can Now Register to Stay Overnight at Trinity Student Accommodation Around the Clock
Trinity’s Overnight Guest Policy has been overturned as a result of former TCDSU President László Molnárfi’s complaint to the RTB.