Comment & Analysis
Editorial
Union Must Tread Carefully Around Irish Reunification Preferendum
Questions of national sovereignty and territorial disputes seem beyond student concerns, and give reason to hesitate before leaping towards union stance.
Bheadh an Fheachtasaíocht Níos Giorra Dodhéanta le Méadú san Uimhir Iarrthóirí
In áit na tréimhse agus mothú práinne a thabhairt d’iarrthóirí, bhí na feachtais spadánta agus mall i mbliana.
Editorial
New Shorter Campaign Period would be Infeasible with Many More Candidates
Instead of rejuvenating the campaign period and giving candidates a sense of urgency, this year’s campaigns have been sluggish and slow to get off the ground.
Analysis
In a Welfare Race of Similarities, a Focus on Mental Health, Consent and Drug Testing
In one of the only two contested races, the five candidates put forward manifestos touching on similar topics, but with a variety of ways to implement them.
Analysis
For Craig, Organisation and Professionalism is the Key to Making Trinity Ents Successful
Jonah Craig discusses his main manifesto points and explains the importance of a measured approach to the role of Entertainments Officer in an interview with The University Times.
Analysis
The Benefits of Uncontested Campaigns
From inspiring students to do a master's to giving them new confidence, running in the TCDSU elections can give unexpected benefits beyond winning.
Despite Repeated Promises of “Inclusion”, TCDSU Remains an Elusive Entity
With 'inclusion' once again taking centre-stage in elections, Simon Foy argues that it's a campaign buzzword that should be treated with scepticism.
Analysis
Bacainní agus Beartais Teanga sna Toghcháin TCDSU
Bhí an Ghaeilge chun tosaigh ag Toghchánaíocht Chomionannais agus Eagsúlachta, agus iarrthóirí ag áiteamh ar son aistriúcháin agus i gcoinne eagla don teanga.
Analysis
Through Apps, Screens and Committees, Harty Vows to Bring Technology to TCDSU
In an interview with The University Times, Úna Harty discusses her manifesto points and outlines how they will be achieved should she be elected
Analysis
Supporting Disabilities and Engaging with Off-Campus Students Take Precedence at Equality Hustings
All candidates were pressed about increasing the use of the Irish language in their roles, and improving the union’s outreach to ethnic minorities in College.