Elections 2022
For TCDSU Elections, Facebook is Out and Instagram is In
Gone are the days of inviting your hundreds of friends to like your campaign page, writes Emma Taggart.
Sabbatical Candidates Would do Well to Target the First-Year Vote
Ahead of Halls hustings, Phoebe Pascoe asks why first years are something of a neglected cohort, despite being relatively easy to sway.
Analysis
For All Three Ents Candidates, Safety on Nights Out Must be a Given
This year’s Ents race see discussions around post-pandemic social activity, but it will likely be dominated by the topical issue of safety on nights out.
Ents Candidate Ross Donnelly Receives Minor Strike
Donnelly posted on social media during the mandatory lunch break, which extends to online.
Ents Candidate Nadia A Given Major Strike
The candidate was campaigning in Goldsmith Hall on Monday evening, when campaigning in-person was only allowed in Trinity Hall.
Analysis
Sole Education Candidate is Ready to Fight for Students’ Place at the Table
Astrophysics student Zöe Cummins pledges to use her institutional knowledge to serve students, as well as pestering AR to do better.
Presidential Candidate Fullam Receives Minor Strike
A social media user who was not a member of Fullam's campaign team shared a campaign post outside the allotted hours
Analysis
Running Unopposed for Comms, Smirnova Aims to Make the Job More Student-Centred
The PPES student believes that students won't engage with the union if they're indifferent to its weekly email or social media.
Analysis
Maguire Envisions Professionalism and Approachability for The University Times
The paper’s deputy editor is running on a platform of accessibility, but insists she’s aware of students’ criticisms of its work.