Comment & Analysis

We Have a Timeline for a Repeal Referendum. We Must be Prepared
Annie Hoey argues that, following Leo Varadkar's announcement of a May or June referendum, activists must prepare for the challenge ahead.

Analysis
A May Referendum Date is the Lesser of Two Evils
Ciannait Khan argues that the timeline for a referendum on the eighth amendment raises its own concerns.

Contribution
There and Back Again: Learning to Love Dublin Again After Erasmus
Louise Lawless reflects upon what it's like to return from Erasmus with fresh eyes and a new perspective on how student life can be.

Rinne na Mic Léinn a Míle Dícheall agus Chinntigh Siad Nár Tháinig Dada as na Ráflaí Bréagacha faoin dToiliú
Ba cheart don aontas mic léinn an choláiste a spreagadh chun páirt a ghlacadh sna feachtais. Cinnteoidh sé sin go mbeidh rath ar an aontas amach anseo.

Editorial
Far from Inevitable, the Consent Success Came From a Concerted Student Effort
Allowing students to get involved in campaigns who aren't in the union will ensure success from future campaigns.

Sin Cad a Tharlaíonn Nuair a Bhíonn An Patuaire i Réim i dToghcháin na Mac Léinn
Ba chóir do mhic léinn i gColáiste Ollscoile Bhaile Átha Cliath smaoineamh ar an gceannaire ab fhearr leo agus an reifreann ag druidim linn.

Editorial
UCDSU is What Happens When Apathy Prevails in Student Elections
Students in UCD need to consider what kind of leader they want to take them into a repeal referendum.

Join the March for Choice to Ensure It’s the Last
Annie Hoey argues that we need to make a scene to keep the eighth amendment in the minds of the public.

Contribution
Don’t Make Sex Complicated. Learn to Love Consent
Rachel Skelly, an organiser of the Halls consent classes, discusses why consent classes are both vital and valuable.

“Legal Advice” Can’t Justify UCDSU’s Decision to Remove Abortion Information from its Handbook
Senator Ivana Bacik argues that students' unions have been providing information about access to abortion for decades without consequence.