Comment & Analysis

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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.
By The Editorial Board
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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.
By Kathleen McNamee
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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.
By Jake O'Donnell and Morgan Clarke
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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.
By Hugh Mitchell
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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.
By Simon Foy
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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.
By Christopher McMahon
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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
By Jamie Sugrue
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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.
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In the Editor Race, A Campaign Aimed at Nurturing Present and Potential Staff

The uncontested candidate for Editor of The University Times on how he aims to achieve the points laid out in his manifesto.
By Brónagh Kennedy
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TCDSU Presidential Candidates Confront Policy Concerns Over Funding, Feasibility and Effectiveness

The three candidates in this year’s race for president on how they will enact their manifesto promises and what impact they will make.
By John Conway