UMSU, other unions to place issues on federal plate
UMSU is one of 46 student unions across Canada that have signed on to a letter calling on the federal party leaders to act on…
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Black Health Symposium talks representation
The newly-created Black Medical Students Association (BMSA) held an event promoting representation in the medical field on the U of M Bannatyne campus Sept. 8.
UMSU hosts rally in support of international student healthcare
UMSU organized a rally on the steps of the Manitoba Legislative Building to call for a reduction to the cost of international student healthcare. Over…
UMSU passes motion supporting ATU in standoff with Winnipeg Transit
Despite voting to remain neutral in transit negotiations only two weeks ago, the UMSU board of directors voted Thursday overwhelmingly in support of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) in the standoff between transit drivers and Winnipeg Transit.
#VoteWithSurvivorsMB campaign underway
A student group on campus is sending a message to the candidates hoping to be the next premier of Manitoba: it is time to hear the voices of survivors of sexual violence.
Lil Nas X rides out of Frosh Fest
As it turns out, Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” does not ride through Winnipeg.
The path to premier
The Manitoban held a survey through social media to see what U of M students wanted to hear the party leaders discuss with us. The most popular answer was how each candidate would approach climate change.
UMSU prepares for possible transit shortage
While transit workers have insisted they are not looking to start a back-to-school strike, UMSU is preparing for anything.
Centennial Frosh artists announced
UMSU’s Centennial Frosh event — so named for 2019 being the student union’s 100th year — will be headlined by rappers Tyga and Lil Nas X.
UMSU votes to remain neutral in transit negotiations
With the possibility of either a strike from Winnipeg transit workers or a lockout of workers by the city looming, UMSU has voted to remain neutral — for now.