UMSU board meeting update
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) has released a detailed timeline for changes to the governance board structure. At the beginning of the fall…
2021
The downsides of a sugar-sweetened beverage tax
Government involvement in community health is a contentious issue, not least because different health issues affect different parts of the population at varying rates. Initiatives…
U of M hosts talk with inventor of handheld cellphone
On Jan. 29, the University of Manitoba’s faculty of science hosted a talk with Martin Cooper, an inventor and entrepreneur who led the team at…
Musical chemistry found in a most unexpected place
The internet was supposed to make our lives better. The reality of that naive dream is a little more complicated and a whole lot scarier,…
In conversation with Canadian author Annette Lapointe
From the COVID-19 pandemic and murder hornets to important civil rights protests and one of the most nail-biting elections in American history, 2020 was certainly…
’Toban cornertable
Annette Lapointe is intimately familiar with the Canadian Prairies. Born into rural life, Lapointe has spent her time since then travelling away from and returning…
Celebrating a Canadian classic
From Feb. 1 to 7, Winnipeggers can participate in La Poutine Week to enjoy our city’s delicious assortment of poutines and support Winnipeg’s culinary community….
Goldsztein headlines 2021 women’s soccer recruitment class
The Bisons women’s soccer team finished the 2019 season with a 9-6-1 record.In 2017, the team finished 5-10-3 and in 2018 finished 6-5-4. After an…
Former Bison Onyemata a key part of Saints success
When the New Orleans Saints were knocked out of the 2020 NFL playoffs by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it marked a possible end of an…
Letter from U of M president Michael Benarroch
I remain incredibly proud of the resilience of our students. Thank you for diligently continuing with your studies as we work to support the best…