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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.
By Maebh Gallagher and Ailbhe Noonan
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Welfare and Equality Candidates Prioritise Compassion and Wellbeing

Cúnla Morris and Chloe Staunton both emphasise the importance of dealing with casework in a sensitive and respectful manner.
By Sophie Coffey and Faye Madden
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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.
By Maitiú Charleton and Sarah McCarthy
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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.
By Seán Cahill
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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.
By Jody Druce
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Presidential Candidates Pitch Their Experience in TCDSU and Beyond

R. Kelly and Gabi Fullam both have CVs filled with union roles and various other College extracurriculars.
By Faye Curran and Charlie Moody-Stuart
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Is Dea-Chomhartha do Chomhshaolachas na Tríonóide é Bia Bunaithe ar Phlandaí

Beidh 75 faoin gcéad den bhia atá ag bialanna na Tríonóide bunaithe ar phlandaí le linn an tSeachtain Ghlas.
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Ba Cheart do UCDSU Filleadh ar USI. Ach Beidh ar USI Troid le hIad a Choinneáil

Seans go vótálfaidh UCDSU i bhfabhar filleadh ar USI i mbliana, tar éis beagnach deich mbliana ó vótáil siad chun imeacht as.
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Eschewing My Qualms about Speaking Non-fluent Irish

Despite my clumsiness when it comes to engaging with Irish, it contributes significantly to my sense of identity and quality of life, writes Caoimhe Weakliam.
By Caoimhe Weakliam
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My Mum is in Politics. Please Don’t Shout Your Opinions at Me

To others she may represent a certain political ideology, but to me, she is simply my mum whom I love, writes Hosanna Boulter.
By Hosanna Boulter