The UMGSA needs to update its social media policy for elections
Currently, the election manual states that, “social network sites such as Facebook etc. are not permitted as campaigning vehicles.”
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The benefits and challenges of being a mother and a graduate student
Rony Thomas is a third year PhD student in the Department of Immunology at the University of Manitoba, working under the supervision of Dr. Xi Yang.
Tuition hikes call for the exercise of popular power
Institutions like UMSU will not, and cannot, protect us from what is coming.
Addressing the opioid epidemic begins with safe drug use sites
It’s time to move away from criminalization and toward compassion.
Pot legalization won’t solve Trudeau’s youth problem
The Liberals owe young Canadians their majority government. They have an obligation to address the issues youth are facing right now.
The vulnerability of publishing
Last year was a bit of a milestone for me. It was not a good milestone.
“It was devastating”: A graduate students’ thoughts on the emotional toll of the strike
The first few days I was in denial.
Listen to students and you’ll hear ‘education for all’
Manitoba needs a comprehensive, holistic plan to open the doors of post-secondary education to anyone who wants to attend.
Why progressive Canadians should sign up to vote in the upcoming Conservative leadership election
“Conservative or not, it is our duty to ensure that we prevent any candidate that aligns themselves with the alt-right from becoming the leader of the Conservative Party.”
What to expect from UMSU in 2017-2018
UMSU council and the incoming executive team will be evaluated on their ability to create a common vision, unite the student body, and respond to the challenges ahead.