Building student community through anime
From live-action remakes, to streaming services like Crunchyroll and old-fashioned bootlegs, anime’s continually growing influence on pop culture makes the case that Japanese animation is…
2019
Professor feels pushed to resign after filing complaint
A U of M professor said she feels “offended and betrayed” after being offered several severance packages from university administration after filing a sexual harassment complaint against a fellow faculty member that was later substantiated.
U of M celebrates inaugural Indigenous students’ month with workshops, lectures, performances and more
The U of M celebrated its first annual Indigenous students’ month in November. Those who identify either as Indigenous or non-Indigenous were invited to participate…
Sexual violence policy consultation draws discussion
UMSU, in conjunction with the U of M’s office of human rights and conflict management (OHRCM), held a sexual violence policy consultation with students Nov….
International students increasingly strapped financially
In the spring of 2018, Manitoba announced it would stop providing universal health care for international students. Last year, the fees were covered by the…
Manitoba mainstays form local supergroup
Creating music, touring and exposing oneself to the world — these things are rarely easy. But for the members of New Wales, forming a new…
Eagle & Hawk — ‘Liberty,’ 3.5/5
Whether or not we really are blindly hurtling toward the apocalypse, these can feel like dark and scary times. The naively imagined bounty of politically-driven…
The housing dilemma of capitalism leaves many behind
Last week, a mother with six children was evicted from Manitoba Housing in Winnipeg’s North End over a fire accidentally started by one of her children.
A musical history lesson of the Winnipeg General Strike
Marking the 100th anniversary of the Winnipeg General Strike, Winnipeg playwright and composer Danny Schur’s adaptation of his popular musical Strike! will hit screens nationwide…
Black Friday shopping a high-stress bargain
According to data from the Retail Council of Canada’s Holiday Shopping Survey 2019, 43 percent of Canadians intend to shop Black Friday deals this year.