U of M pilots Respondus anti-cheating software
The U of M piloted a program over the summer term to remotely monitor students writing exams online. Due to the onset of the COVID-19…
2020
U of M holds off on online sexual violence reporting tool
Eleven of Manitoba’s colleges and universities have signed on with Respect, Empower, Educate Survivors (REES), an online sexual violence reporting tool tailored to the needs…
‘Transplant’ creator discusses show’s move to U.S.
Fans of the Canadian medical drama Transplant are going to have to make room in the fandom as the show made its American television debut…
A little something special for National Video Games Day
With the novel coronavirus pandemic still running rampant in the real world, many have turned to the video game world for comfort and conversation during…
Wit and intimacy in quintessentially ‘Winnipeg’ film
Sean Garrity’s latest film I Propose We Never See Each Other Again After Tonight is an intimate, authentic and humorous exploration of life and love…
Life in poverty report calls for higher minimum wage
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) released a report Aug. 27 co-authored by Jesse Hajer, an assistant professor in economics and the labour studies…
U of M professor to study long-term effects of vaping
The University of Manitoba has the potential to become one of Canada’s leading universities studying the health effects of vaping. Along with two other U…
CFL cancels 2020 season
The Canadian Football League (CFL) was planning on playing a shortened season this upcoming fall. Due to financial complications, it has been decided that the…
Wagner’s 2020 NHL mock draft
With the NHL entry draft on Oct. 9 and 10 set to feature some of the league’s next big talent and the teams they will…
Sociology professor champions childcare
The University of Manitoba faculty of arts named Susan Prentice, a professor in the department of sociology and criminology, the new Duff Roblin professor of…