Elections 2017

Following Ballot Shortage, Voting in TCDSU Elections Extended by One Hour

Due to the printers not sending the full order of ballots, voting has been extended to 5pm.
By Anna Moran and Róisín Power
Analysis

Questioning Elections: The Advantages, Problems and Alternatives

Christopher McMahon asks if elections for sabbatical officers ought to be a foregone conclusion, and whether there are any other viable options.
By Christopher McMahon
Analysis

MacPherson Vows to Increase Equality and Bring the Union to More Students

In an interview with The University Times, Alice MacPherson discusses her manifesto points and outlines how they will be achieved should she be elected.
By Anna Moran

Trading on “Niceness” Should Not Be the Way You Run a Welfare Campaign

Working to form an overarching network of external welfare supports would surely dramatically transform the experiences of hundreds, or even thousands, of Trinity students.
By Aisling Curtis

Craig Sees Stocks Soar With Successful Ents Night

Last night, entertainments officer candidate Jonah Craig hosted a night of ever-changing drink deals, with impressive DJ sets from Jack Banks and Pauric Doherty.
By Saoirse Ní Scanláin
Analysis

At Trinity Hall Hustings, Candidates Try to Seize One of Last Chances to Distinguish Themselves

The last hustings of this year's elections saw candidates try win over a room that was mostly made up of other campaign teams.

Where the Presidential Candidates Stand on the Major Issues

From fees to repeal the eighth to the surprisingly topical question of Irish reunification, here's where the three presidential candidates stand on the most topical issues.
By Ciarán Molloy

Strong Leads in Contested Races of President and Welfare

The University Times election poll predicts a dramatic lead for Keane and Grady, with no fear of RON for uncontested candidates.
By Darragh Finn and Anna Moran

Harty and Keane in Breach of Election Rules, with Keane Issued Second Minor Strike

A supportive statement about the candidates was posted by SUAS’s Facebook page, with candidates that receive more than two minor strikes at risk of being struck of the ballot.
By John Conway and Sinéad Baker

Jonah and the Sale: Ents Goes to Wall Street

On Monday night, entertainments officer candidate, Jonah Craig, will host a night entitled 'Blue Chip' in the South William as part of his election campaign.
By Saoirse Ní Scanláin