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UMSU continues to be at odds with federation
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As UMSU president Jakob Sanderson and the board of governors prepare for an emergency vote on whether or not to affirm membership with the Canadian Federation of Students, the current executive has become part...
A day to remember
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As part of Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) campus events, a memorial service was held Nov. 20 honouring the lives of transgender people that have been lost to anti-transgender violence.
The service, hosted by Rainbow...
UMGSA holding referendum on student fees
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The U of M Graduate Student Association (UMGSA) is holding a referendum on whether or not to increase UMGSA fees based on inflation.
The question will be phrased “Do you support having the fees collected...
Reclaiming the health narrative
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Indigenous-focused research took centre stage last week when the sixth annual Indigenous health research symposium was held at the U of M Bannatyne campus Nov. 21 and 22.
The symposium, titled Our truths, our...
UMISA calls for UMSU president to step down
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The U of M Indigenous Students’ Association (UMISA) released a statement Thursday demanding UMSU president Jakob Sanderson step down, citing an “utter disregard and disrespect for Indigenous students.”
The statement, posted online and presented to...
UMSU votes against CFS motion supporting BDS movement
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UMSU spoke out and voted against a CFS motion supporting the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement.
SOFA answers hate with poster gifting initiative
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Members of the School of Fine Arts Students Association (SOFA) have led an initiative to create “counter-active” posters to “It’s Okay to be White” messaging that appeared on campus earlier this month.







