Comment & Analysis

We Shouldn’t Be Voting on Human Rights
Whether in Australia or Ireland, let's not make people's right a matter for a simple majority, writes Annie Hoey.

Contribution
Why Should You Boycott Aramark?
Avoiding Westland Eats in support of direct provision residents is a small gesture, but it can lead to a big change.

Erasmus Has Made Irish Students Citizens of the World
The Minister of State for European Affairs, Helen McEntee, argues that Ireland's future lies at the heart of Europe.

Finally, Students are Fighting Against Direct Provision
The campaign to boycott Aramark and organisation of Refugee Week have helped initiate a conversation long overdue on campus.

Editorial
Compulsory Students’ Union Membership is No Draconian Stricture
As disassociation campaigns gain momentum, it’s worth reminding ourselves how students’ unions differ from their national counterparts.

Ní Bheart Smachtúil Í Ballraíocht Éigeantach An Aontais Mic Léinn
Agus feachtais dí-chomhlachais ag bailiú luais, cuimhnímis ar na difríocht idir aontais mic léinn agus a macasámhail náisiúnta.

Editorial
Direct Provision Campaign Should Force TCDSU to Uphold its Mandate
If Aramark Off Our Campus is to actually have an impact, it needs to become part of a larger conversation.

Editorial Notebook
Lavish University Parties, Arts Block Renovation and QUBSU Independence

Ba cheart don Fheachtas Soláthair Díreach Brú ar TCDSU Chun Seas Lena Sainordú
Má tá sé ar intinn ag Aramark Off Our Campus dul i ngleic leis an bhfadhb, caithfidh sé a bheith páirteach i gcomhrá níos fairsinge.

Men Experience Eating Disorders Too. Let’s Not Silence Them
We need to ensure men are able to discuss their eating disorders too, writes Shane Kenneally.