News

Candidates announced for 2022 UMSU general election

By
Ty Brass
Two VP positions uncontested
Dallin Chicoine
Editorial

Finish the year remotely, or offer the option to do so

By
Ty Brass
Whether or not classrooms indeed open for a general return come Feb. 28, the U of M should consider additional options for keeping students and faculty safe and, moving forward, should aim to be...
Marina Djurdjevic
News

UMFA strike ends

By
Ty Brass
The University of Manitoba and the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) have reached an agreement to enter into binding arbitration, ending a strike that has lasted over a month.
Arsalan Ahmed
Editorial

UMSU is hamstrung by mandatory direct democracy

By
Ty Brass
The UMSU board of directors passed a motion on Nov. 26 to pursue independence from the Canadian Federation of Students. Having voted 28-1 in favour of leaving, UMSU will now attempt to collect signatures...
Jenelle McCann
News

External contractor injured in University Centre incident

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Ty Brass
An external contractor working on the U of M campus was seriously injured in a fall down a ventilation shaft on the afternoon of Oct. 1. A Manitoba government spokesperson confirmed that the contractor fell...
News

U of M Student Emergency Fund closed after two days

By
Ty Brass
Two days after becoming available, the COVID-19 UM Student Emergency Fund closed. The fund was announced on March 31 by the U of M as well as via an email from UMSU to the student...
Quincy Houdayer
News

Conservatives cut post-secondary funding yet again

By
Ty Brass
Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative-led government has cut post-secondary operating grants for the third year in a row. The budget includes a one per cent reduction in the provincial sales tax as well as a $25-per-tonne carbon...
Ally Gonzalo
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