Comment & Analysis
Analysis
With More Young Voters Registered, What Impact Can They Actually Have?
After significant voter registration drives before the marriage equality referendum and recent similar pushes, how
Contribution
Student Elections Matter, Even if Not for All the Right Reasons
Even if you dislike everything about the TCDSU elections and the associated madness, there may still be one policy, person, or funky t-shirt that speaks to you.
Analysis
One Week into Elections, Landscape of Some Races has Changed Dramatically
Eleanor O'Mahony, who is co-leading this year's election coverage, notes the reorienting of races.
Without Investment in Third-Level, Ireland’s Long-Term Prosperity is in Danger
Stephen Donnelly, co-leader of the Social Democrats, argues that politicians must pay greater attention to student concerns.
Contribution
Higher Education Needs To Be Talked About By Party Leaders
Christopher McMahon argues that higher education is too important an issue not to be discussed by party leaders, following the televised debate last night.
UCD Porn Ring Just Another Blow to Equality
Paige Reynolds argues that examples of misogyny have become so commonplace that we aren't even shocked anymore.
Analysis
A Reflection on the Campaign Balances as First Week Nears Close
Conor Parle, Polling Editor of The University Times, reflects on the first three days of campaigning.
Analysis
The Role of The University Times in College, as TCDSU Elections Progress
Niamh Egleston looks at the role of The University Times, from the perspective of staff and students, and speaks to the sole candidate for editor, Sinéad Baker
Knowing More and How it Makes us Get Out and Live Less
Paige Reynolds argues that too much information too freely available removes all the mystery of life.
Editorial
The Parallel Issues Facing Voters in the General and TCDSU Elections
To a very large extent, national issues will be to the fore in this year's TCDSU elections.