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A difficult path
I will admit it before I begin: I do not cycle to university. I, like many other U of M students that live more than…
New Pokémon game an opportunity to reconnect with others and ourselves
Even if you’re not playing Pokémon GO yet, chances are you’ve heard of it. The new mobile game for iOS and Android launched on July…
I refuse to be a target
In the aftermath of Orlando, we must work harder to prevent the horrific consequences of homophobia and transphobia.
The beginning of a conservative reformation
Times have changed since Harper became prime minister. Now will the Conservative Party of Canada do the same?
A tale of two parties
In late May, Liberals and Conservatives held simultaneous national conventions in a whirlwind of politicking and policy. It was a unique comparison that revealed particularly…
Putting education front and centre
Michael Barkman, Chairperson of the Canadian Federation of Students – MB, weighs in on U of M budget cuts.
The lack of indigenous student engagement
Boozhoo, Waabishkigaabo nindizhinikaaz Biizu ndoodem, Wauzhushk Onigum Indoonji-baa. I am writing this article in response to there being no candidate to fill the Aboriginal student representative position on UMSU council during this year’s election. I hope to provide encouraging words for our current indigenous students who are thinking about getting involved, and for those who have no wish to be involved.
Marijuana legalization in Canada is coming…eventually
Since Justin Trudeau’s election there has been mounting pressure to see fulfilled his promise to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. Although the criminalization of…
A vote for Clinton isn’t a vote for equality for women
The U.S. presidential hopefuls have begun their countrywide campaign to determine who will represent the Republican and Democratic parties in the upcoming election. The two…