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Education Candidate O’Connor Keeps it Local, Despite Third-Level Funding Crisis

Megan O'Connor, the sole candidate for TCDSU education officer, wants the union to get back to basics. It's unclear if students will buy it.
By Rachel O’Leary
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Strategic Plan: Lots to Commend, but the Devil’s in the (Lack of) Detail

While well-intentioned, College's new strategic plan isn't urgent enough about tackling staff and student issues, writes Aoife Kearins.
By Aoife Kearins
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Suntas Tríú-Leibhéil san Olltoghcháin, Ach Ceisteanna Fós le Freagairt

Níl an t-ardoideachas mar thosaíocht ag na páirtithe móra, agus is léir sin óna réitigh, dar leis an mBord Eagarthóireachta.
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Bua é Imeacht Aramark, Ach Nascanna Amhrasacha ag an gColáiste Go Fóill

Is bua é imeacht Aramark ó champas na Tríonóide d'fheachtasaíocht na mac léinn, ba chóir go spreagfaidh sé níos mó gníomhaireachta.
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In Presidential Race, a Familiar Choice: Micro or Macro

The three candidates running for TCDSU president offer differing takes on the extent to which the union should involve itself in national issues.
By Emer Moreau
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Few Revelatory Moments in Tetchy Higher Education Debate

Today's higher education debate in Trinity saw more arguments about statistics than ideas or a vision for the future.
By Donal MacNamee
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Editorial

For Third-Level, a Sliver of Election Air-Time But Big Questions Unanswered

This week’s manifesto launches have noticeably sidestepped any decision on the Cassells report.
By The Editorial Board
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Aramark’s Exit is a Win, But College Has Form With Dubious Partnerships

Getting Aramark off Trinity's campus is a victory for student activism that should inspire further action.
By The Editorial Board
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Another Week, Another Deportation Case at Third-Level. When Will the State Learn?

This week, the government backtracked on another deportation order issued to a student after outrage from UCC staff and students.
By The Editorial Board
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How Cassells Might Actually be Keeping Third-Level Away From Election Spotlight

Higher education has hardly featured in the general election campaign so far.
By The Editorial Board