Re: Al Turnbull, UMSU president
I would like to address some of the photos and comments from my personal social media accounts that have circulated on social media, and are…
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Sprawl puts undue burden on police service
Steve Snyder Since a draft report from Texas-based Matrix Consulting Group Ltd. recommending deep cuts to the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) came to light, the…
U of M(isogyny)
Jodie Layne, volunteer staff Frosh Week and orientation events are rites of passage at campuses worldwide. The events can be a great way to meet…
Foreign intervention in Syria a mistake
It seems things have deteriorated to a point in the Syrian civil war that chemical weapons have been used against civilians. As with much in…
University email change misguided
Tom Ingram, staff The University of Manitoba is adopting a new email policy. Starting Sept. 1, all communications between students and faculty or staff must…
Osborne House controversy reveals ignorance on both sides
The controversy surrounding a recent Osborne House fundraiser rages on, and parties on both sides of the debate have some apologizing to do. For those…
Getting serious about male-on-male violence
The Trayvon Martin/George Zimmerman story needs little introduction. Even though it occurred far south of the Canadian border in sunny Florida, the media coverage has…
Empty the tanks!
Carlyn Schellenberg, staff On the afternoon of July 27, 2013 the first International Empty the Tanks protests occurred simultaneously in various locations around the world….
The great suburban illusion
The Habitat for Humanity development in Winnipeg’s Riverbend neighbourhood is nearing completion. Of a proposed 10 side-by-side units, half have been completed and half are…
New pet owner bylaw misguided
On July 17, Winnipeg City Council voted 12-4 on an amended Responsible Pet Owner Bylaw which, among other things, forces cat owners to license their…