Issue 10 - Editorial James Kemmy

Editorial James Kemmy (News Editor)

Issue 10 is upon us! It’s truly amazing that the Express has witnessed such journalistic talent and dedication over the last nine editions and still we’re ever moving forward.

With the arrival of spring, our campus is seeing fantastic levels of social and community engagement. It is estimated that RAG week, with its variety of fun initiatives and events, generated close to €30,000 for local charities through donations. Meanwhile, Refugee week, which took place last week and promoted the positive values of multiculturalism and diversity, comes at a more important time than ever, as xenophobia and insular nationalistic attitudes are on the ascendant. Additionally, a student trip to the Dáil to observe Leaders Questions and participate in a discussion with leading national journalists illustrates the strong political awareness and enthusiasm of our student body.

The coming weeks hold even more exciting action, with the Students Union elections taking place amid a large field of promising candidates with strong visions. I would massively urge everyone to exercise their democratic rights as a student and VOTE! At the end of the day, this is about our shared campus experience and we should all have a collective say in how student affairs are handled and by who. Undoubtedly, it is vital that we feel close to the decision-making processes on campus.

This issue contains some brilliant stories from our editors and contributing writers, focusing on womens’ experiences at the top of politics and in the legal profession, alongside other pieces on censorship in film and television, and boundary-breaking non-binary fashion. Enjoy!