Comment & Analysis

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.

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
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.

Analysis
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Editorial
UCD Students Should Rejoin USI. But USI Will Have to Fight to Keep Them
UCDSU may vote on rejoining USI this year, nearly a decade after voting to leave.

Editorial
More Plant-Based Meals is a Step Towards a More Climate Friendly Trinity
Trinity’s catering services will make 75 per cent of its meals plant based for the duration of Green Week.