Pipeline to prosperity
Oil pipelines are simply an economic necessity. If we want a strong economy, we need to export resources to willing buyers; there are willing buyers…
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Public land is ours
This fall the City of Winnipeg all too quietly offered an expression of interest for the sale and development, both commercial and residential, of seven…
The ‘free rider’ and effective representation
Spencer Fernando’s comments in the Jan. 4, 2012 issue of the Manitoban’s “UMSU membership should be voluntary,” about what is sometimes called Voluntary Student Unionism…
Social media and technology
The argument can be made that since UMSU does not provide core university services, we as students should have the right to choose whether or…
If a tree burns in the swamp, does anyone care?
Early in the morning last Monday, Jan. 16th, one of the oldest living organisms in the world caught fire and burned to death. “The Senator”…
Your privacy versus Canadian lives
Right now, on Manitoba streets, there are unregistered cars driving around, a clear sign that issuing registrations for cars is ineffective, and should be scrapped…
Innocent until proven guilty
“We don’t have a gun problem. We have a criminal problem, we have a gang problem, we have problems with people who have no regard…
UMSU membership should be voluntary
Students are allowed to opt out of UMSU Health and Dental Coverage. Why can’t the majority of students opt out of UMSU Membership itself? Some…
Logic and the art of not being offended
It was not too long ago that an acquaintance of mine said something incredibly absurd with the utmost sincerity. I don’t harbour any animosity over…
Occupied confusion
Large congregations of people have gathered in various cities across Canada and the United States. They live humbly in tents, play djembes and meditate communally….