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A day to remember

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Shauna Matthews
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...
Asha Nelson
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UMGSA holding referendum on student fees

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Ty Brass
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...
Megan Colwell
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Reclaiming the health narrative

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David Zirangey
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...
Asha Nelson
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UMISA calls for UMSU president to step down

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Malak Abas
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...
Carolyne Kroeker
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UMSU votes against CFS motion supporting BDS movement

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Malak Abas
UMSU spoke out and voted against a CFS motion supporting the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement.
Dany Reede
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SOFA answers hate with poster gifting initiative

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Malak Abas
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.
Malak Abas
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ASBC to vote on safety policies, mission statements

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Malak Abas
The Arts Student Body Council (ASBC) is developing safe environment policies for arts students. Three motions have been brought to the ASBC in the past two months, two of which are currently being edited by...