Manitoba First Nations Science Fair comes to the U of M
On March 9 and 10, the University of Manitoba hosted the 15th annual Manitoba First Nations Science Fair. The fair featured projects from students ranging…
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Recent human-pig hybrid embryo raises ethical concerns, hopes for new research
For most of us, the word “chimera” evokes grotesque imagery: in Greek mythology, the chimera was a fire-breathing hybrid of lion, goat, and snake. A…
Active Living Centre to offer women, trans, and non-binary gym hours
The University of Manitoba Active Living Centre (ALC) is organizing special hours for women and non-binary gym users. Advanced by Aly Raposo, women’s representative for…
One UMSU sweeps executive positions
In an election with the largest voter turnout in recent memory, One UMSU has won all five executive positions with the student union.
UMSU sees major turnout on first day with online voting
In the first 12 hours of the three-day election, a full 14.57 per cent of members cast their ballot, according to UMSU CRO Michael Catanese.
Laura Garinger and UWSA Connect sweep U of W student elections
Three slates – Students’ Voice, UWSA Connect, and Rising Voice – and one independent presidential candidate faced off in the executive race.
How do we fix our infamous pothole season?
After surviving months of winter driving, the Manitoban driver’s reward is the beginning of pothole season. The erratic fluctuations between warm and cool temperatures in…
Vaquita porpoises at risk of immediate extinction due to illegal fishing trade, says WWF
The world’s rarest marine mammal, the vaquita porpoise, has lost half of its population in one year. Just last year, it was reported by the…
Stephen Lewis slams Trump on human rights during U of M lecture
A strong voice calling for the revival of human rights spoke at St. John’s College Feb. 28 for the annual Marjorie Ward Lecture. Stephen Lewis,…
UMSU VP candidate apologizes for comments on transgender rights bill
A University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) vice-presidential candidate has apologized for comments made in November regarding a federal government bill that would provide further…