The curious case of the vanishing posters
Even the passably perceptive pupil would have noticed a peculiar pattern on campus walls last week. Multiple posters depicting presidential incumbent Al Turnbull (Refresh) were…
2014
General elections 2014 complaints summary
According to UMSU bylaw 1050, during general elections, “any Member of the Union, other than the CRO [chief returning officer], may file a complaint regarding…
UMatter
If elected, would you change anything about the Health and Dental Plan next year? Kyra Wilson, president: As it stands, it sounds like everything has…
Community representative candidate interviews
The community representatives campaigning for the 2014 UMSU election are: Steven Anderson, LGBTTQ*; Rocco Scarcella, students living with disabilities; Matthew Riesmeyer, students living with disabilities;…
Bisons give golden effort at CIS championships
The University of Manitoba Bison women’s volleyball team is the top team in the nation after upsetting the top-ranked UBC Thunderbirds for the national title…
Winnipeg Jets push for the playoffs
The Winnipeg Jets have experienced revitalization since the hiring of new head coach Paul Maurice. They have a record of 10-3-1 under the current bench…
Canada’s Paralympic medal contenders
While the Winter Olympics have now left Sochi, athletes will once again descend on the Russian city for the 11th Winter Paralympic Games, which run…
Bisons suffer heartbreak in Calgary
Heading into this past weekend’s action, the Manitoba Bison men’s hockey team had lost in the semifinals each of the past three years, and were…
Bison Briefs
Men’s volleyball After an outstanding Canada West season, Adam DeJonckheere was recognized for his outstanding rookie year with the Bisons at both the conference and…
Grad student touches lives through free portrait project
A University of Manitoba graduate student is providing free family portraits for Winnipeg families while simultaneously generating a greater understanding of the immigrant community in Winnipeg.