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NDP, Greens enter the race for Winnipeg South
The NDP and Green Party have entered the race for the riding of Winnipeg South, with Dave Gaudreau is running for the NDP and Caitlin…
Interview with Rachelle Devine
University of Manitoba student Rachelle Devine is running for the NDP this federal election in the Kildonan-St. Paul riding of Winnipeg. “I had been thinking…
Vote mobs inspire, mobilize youth vote
WATERLOO, Ont. (CUP) — Stemming from political commentator Rick Mercer’s call to action, 18 “vote mobs” of students encouraging youth to participate in next month’s…
NDP 2011 Budget
Students and universities in the province of Manitoba should be happy with the provincial NDP’s 2011 budget. The budget will link the rate of tuition…
The Stash Comes to Town
New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jack Layton was in town on April 5, stirring-up support at a rally near Selkirk ave. and McGregor, for the…
Fighting dirty
Attack ads are a part of politics. Every campaign has featured negativity and this election is no exception. Every party wants to convince voters that…
This campus is a sty
U of M Engineering student David McGinn saw something weird on campus Friday, April 8: pigs running loose. The student spotted the animals outside of…
CASA online campaign aims to engage students in federal election
WINNIPEG (CUP) — With the federal election well underway, one student organization has taken it upon themselves to get education issues on the table. The…
Laser robots!
When you think of wireless power, your thoughts probably drift to giant Soviet-era towers — maybe the name Tesla comes up. Wirelessly transmitted power has…