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U1 voter turnout increased 100% last year, expected to be big...
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Despite the fact that not all University 1 (U1) students claim to know much about the University of Manitoba’s Students’ Union (UMSU), they comprise the highest percentile group for UMSU election voter turnout.
Heather Kuppe,...
Voter turnout still expected to be high despite one slate election
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The University of Manitoba Students’ Union’s (UMSU) general elections are being held from March 3-5 this year, but students won’t have to choose between candidates. Students will have to vote “yes” or “no,” because...
University looking to improve convocation
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After receiving feedback that convocation is focused too much on the “suits” up on stage, the university is looking into making the ceremony more focused on students.
“There’s been feedback that it’s overly long...
More students getting involved with party politics on campus
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With the Campus Conservatives and Campus Greens both active student groups on campus, students have more opportunities to get involved with party politics while still at university.
Steven Fletcher, minister of State for Democratic...
First Nations University students optimistic about future despite funding cuts
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Despite provincial and federal funding cuts of $12 million and counting, students at the First Nations University of Canada are optimistic about the institution’s future, said student Cadmus Delorme.
“Number one, we will not let...
Student critical of DRO hiring procedure
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With various preparations and responsibilities to be performed, the University of Manitoba’s Students’ Union (UMSU) elections create a number of job opportunities for students on campus.
The Chief Returning Officer (CRO), who is selected by...
Sudoku: behind the scenes
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Upon meeting Will Gibson (Doctor Octagon) the creator of the Manitoban’s sudoku puzzles, two things are abundantly clear: this man knows his computers and he knows his sudoku.
For those not familiar with the...
