Comment & Analysis

Voting No to USI is Not Just a Simple Rejection of a National Union
Chris Lee, a campaign manager for the no side in the 2013 UCD disaffiliation referendum, argues that the debate about reaffiliation is more nuanced than some imply.

Contribution
In the Battle for Attention, US Elections will Always Beat Irish Ones
Megan McDermott analyses the US elections and their far greater appeal.

Contribution
Hypocrisy of Eighth Amendment Highlighted by Northern Irish Abortion Ruling
Daniel McCarron discusses the Belfast High Court's landmark ruling on abortion and how it relates to the Republic's current laws.

For High-Quality Sport, We Need Better Facilities and the Best Athletes
In a new sports strategy, the Director of Sports and the Dean of Students have put forward a number of proposals that would revolutionise Trinity sport.

Finally a Tenure System That Seeks Gender Equality
Linda Hogan, Vice-Provost of Trinity, discusses the changes to the tenure-track system in order to equalise access.

At UCD, a Referendum Three Years in the Making
Why a three year-old falling out between UCDSU and USI matters to you.

Editorial
UCD Must Seize its Chance to Rejoin National Student Politics
Local students' unions lack the time, expertise and mandate to make a difference on national issues.

Editorial
In a Fine Gael–Fianna Fáil Coalition, Student Issues Hang in the Balance
Repeal the eighth and the higher education funding question won't be addressed optimally if both parties go into government.

Editorial
This General Election is Actually Pretty Important for Students
The outcome of this election will determine the future of abortion rights, accommodation, mental health and higher education in Ireland.

Students Need to Carefully Consider the Promises Being Put Forward by Other Parties
Enda Kenny, the Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael, discusses education as a key driver of economic recovery, and how Fine Gael's jobs plan should matter to students.