Inflated international health premiums harm us all
UMSU president Jakob Sanderson on the “bad economic policy” of international student healthcare hikes.
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Folkies take refuge in Red Tent
While the Winnipeg Folk Festival (WFF) recruits multiple volunteers for a variety of services, the Red Tent provides one of the most important resources — a safe space amongst the music and fun.
International student healthcare costs sharply increase
With international students in Manitoba set to begin paying for healthcare coverage for the 2019-20 year, a June 25 board of governors’ decision will have them paying even more than expected to this point.
Manitobans gear up for 46th annual Folk Fest
Manitoba’s largest gathering of tree-huggers and music-lovers returns to Birds Hill Provincial Park July 11-14.
University’s new chancellor prioritizing inclusion
The U of M’s new chancellor has been appointed, a role she calls a “tremendous honour.”
New UMSU executive candidate accused of psychological abuse
An UMSU executive candidate running with the New UMSU slate has been accused of psychological abuse by several women who say they fear he will be elected into a position of power on campus.
Manitoba drops high-scoring homecoming to Saskatchewan
In a wild back and forth game Friday, the U of M Bisons mounted a failed comeback late in the fourth quarter, dropping the home…
Taking pride in who they are
The LGBTTQ* community and its allies look at the origins of stereotypes and the definition of pride while celebrating at the annual Pride Winnipeg Festival. Pride…
Tuition fee increases coming to U of M
Tuition fee increases are coming to the University of Manitoba. Provost and vice-president (academic) Janice Ristock has confirmed the U of M plans to raise…
Ace slate leads grad students association election
Ace slate – led by current University of Manitoba Graduate Students’ Association (UMGSA) president Carl Neumann – nearly swept the 2018 UMGSA elections. Neumann was…