Federal prison strike reveals longstanding labour issues
Anne Wyman Imagine waking up tomorrow to a 30 per cent wage cut, mandated by law. If the cost of living stayed the same, you’d…
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A letter of thanks to U of M students from the UMFA
UMFA would like to express our appreciation to all of the students who wrote or called with messages of support for UMFA and their professors during…
Gender discrimination: two wrongs don’t make a right
Meg Bergeron Many feminists think misandry isn’t real. Not even my spellcheck thinks misandry is real. But it has become painfully obvious to me, as…
Not on my campus
Not on My Campus collective Across Canada, many provinces and territories have prohibited tobacco sales at post-secondary institutions. It is surprising that the University of…
Marching together for safer streets
Spencer Fernando On Sept. 19, I had the opportunity to attend the 35th annual Take Back the Night rally. This was the first time I…
A great consolation
Caleigh MacDonald, staff I do not know what it’s like to be dying, but I know better than most what it feels like to lose…
Nothing looms larger
Kristy Hourd In every course syllabus, there is a paragraph stating that students are required to adhere to the University’s policy on academic integrity. Almost…
UMFA president’s open letter to students at the University of Manitoba
The University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) has been negotiating with the administration since mid-June. The issues that remain on the table are the ones…
Student loans: the less you have, the more you have to pay
Bilan Arte Canada currently uses provincial and federal student loans as a way to increase the accessibility of our post-secondary education system. The idea is…
Winnipeg Zombie Walk cancellation indicates unattainable regulations
Foster Lyle, staff A few short weeks ago it was announced that Winnipeg’s annual Zombie Walk would not occur this year. The event, which attracts…