SU ELECTIONS
Impeachments, Referendums and a Boardroom Scandal: 10 Years at The University Times
As the decade comes to an end, we look back at some of the biggest stories to rock Trinity – and higher education – in the last 10 years.
This Women’s Week, Remember: Now Is No Time to Rest on Our Laurels
Electing an all-female TCDSU sabbatical team was a powerful statement of intent, but there is more work to be done, writes Kathleen McNamee.
Beston Elected TCDSU President
Laura Beston is the first female president since Lynn Ruane ran in 2015.
Leen Elected TCDSU Welfare Officer
Leen’s flagship campaign promise was the introduction of a sexual assault reporting policy for students.
In Close Race, McCay Elected Education Officer
After a narrowly contested race, Niamh McCay has been elected Education Officer.
Kane Narrowly Elected Communications and Marketing Officer
Muireann Kane received 51 per cent of the vote, while RON received 49 per cent.
MacNamee Elected Editor of The University Times
Donal MacNamee will be the fifth independently elected editor of The University Times.
Robinson Elected Entertainments Officer
In the most contested race of the election, Judith Robinson beat off competition from Luke Rynne Cullen and Jerico Alcaras.
Analysis
MacNamee Pitches Inclusivity and Action
Despite the lack of competition for the role, Donal MacNamee is keen to prove he has concrete plans to lead The University Times into the future.
Analysis
Consensus Unlikely, as Ents Candidates Tout Differences
An ability to plan an eclectic array of events will be key in the race to become this year's TCDSU Entertainments Officer.