Students concerned about India’s Islamophobic actions
Several Indian international students are expressing concern regarding India’s lack of respect for protesters’ rights and the passing of laws — namely the Citizenship Amendment…
2020
A sizeable contribution to breast milk research
It’s an exciting time for breast milk research at the U of M, thanks to a $6.5 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates…
Call of Duty League is here to stay
The CDL is a masterclass in the future of sport. While the structure underneath, everything built on top of that structure is fresh and new.
Local exhibit explores healing power of creativity
Art and music have been creative outlets for Lou Valcourt her entire life. Starting to draw as a young girl, Valcourt’s love of art propelled…
U-Pass renewal hits speed bump
A preliminary budget released by the City of Winnipeg Friday has the city’s post-secondary students bewildered by a recommendation to scrap the U-Pass program. UMSU…
Visionary series nears its 10th year
The “Visionary Conversations” speaker series, established and moderated by U of M president and vice-chancellor David T. Barnard, is nearing its 10th year as Barnard’s…
Manitoba Metis Federation victim to politics of respectability
It seems that for David Chartrand solidarity with the ongoing mass movement in support of Wet’suwet’en in their struggle with the Canadian government is not on the table.
Prairie singer-songwriter sets sights on horizon
Though he shares a name with his hometown, Siegs Corner, Cohen Sieg’s sights are set far beyond the fields of rural Manitoba. Sieg described himself…
Wage theft and the cult of chummy workplaces
Wage theft. It’s hospitality’s best worst-kept secret. From taking a cut of employee tips or not paying overtime, to not giving employees breaks and forcing…
Plenty of laughs for a good cause
Last September, three comedians toured Western Canada, raising money for various charities and offering feel-good vibes. Now, on its second run, The Human Condition Comedy…