From rebranding to organizing
UM Socialists, a student club at the U of M, has been undergoing rebranding. Initially named Humans Against Capitalism and previously UM Regrowth, the club…
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UMSU BOD meeting highlights
The UMSU board of directors meeting on Feb. 26 included updates on federal advocacy such as the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) town hall…
UMSU community representative candidates
BLACK STUDENTS’ REPRESENTATIVE Shumirai Marangwanda Marangwanda is a second-year political science honours student running unopposed. Having had “the opportunity to work in spaces that […]…
UMSU vice president, finance and operations candidates
This year’s UMSU vice-president, finance and operations (VPFO) race has the most candidates of any executive position, with four students competing for the role. Each…
UMSU vice president, student life candidates
Deborah Adeoti Third-year Deborah Adeoti is a computer science student who described herself as a candidate with “limitless potential.” Adeoti said the quest to see…
Vice-president external affairs candidates
Aiden Peters Aiden Peters is a second-year student studying economics. Peters is running for vice president, external affairs. “I’m very involved on campus, or at…
Braided hair as a symbol of Kurdish resistance
The Kurdish Student Association (KSA) hosted a solidarity event titled Braid Your Hair on Jan. 27. The event aimed to educate attendees about the Kurdish…
Fighting fascism starts with migrant justice
The Social Justice Hub’s teach-in for January, titled Migrant Justice Organizing, took place on Jan. 27 and was co-hosted by Migrante Manitoba, Anakbayan and the…
Craft as care and resistance
Kaarigar hosted a block printing workshop at the U of M Art Barn on Jan. 15 in collaboration with another creative venture, Kas Enn Poz….
Activism across generations
Students and professors joined U of M alumnus Rachad Antonius on Jan. 22 for a lecture on Palestinian activism and history. The lecture allowed attendees…