Student leaders call for more diversity in campus politics
UMSU elections for executive and community representative positions are fast approaching, and Indigenous student leaders are calling on Indigenous students to get involved with campus…
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Centre for campus members affected by sexual violence opens its doors
On the fifth floor of UMSU University Centre sits an unassuming space — four adjoining rooms, with tea and hot chocolate for visitors — that seeks to serve an ambitious purpose: to provide a space for students, staff and faculty affected by sexual violence.
Winnipeggers join in 4th annual Women’s March
Nearly a hundred Winnipeggers met at the Manitoba legislature Saturday to join thousands of demonstrators in hundreds of cities across Canada and the U.S. in…
UMSU calls for de-escalation of Middle East tensions
Manitoba Law Students’ Association representative Silas Koulack introduced an emergency motion at the Jan. 16 UMSU board of directors meeting putting out a call for…
U-Pass referendum set to be held from Feb. 12 to 14
The UMSU board of directors took an official position in support of the continuation of enrolment in the U-Pass program and set the dates of…
Campus mourns victims of Flight PS752
Friends, family and colleagues gathered on the Fort Garry campus Friday to mourn the loss of U of M community members who were on board…
Winnipeggers demonstrate against mid-east violence
Close to 100 demonstrators gathered outside the U.S. Consulate in Winnipeg Saturday to protest escalating tensions and imperial violence on Iran. Undeterred by temperatures falling…
Community group challenges transit safety study
A City of Winnipeg request for proposals to examine transit safety issued this month is drawing criticism from a community group that argues the study’s premise is flawed and the funding should be redirected toward reducing fares.
UMSU sifts through participatory budgeting suggestions
UMSU vice-president finance and operations Mbuli Matshe is spearheading an ongoing initiative to incorporate participatory budgeting into the students’ union’s finances, holding three days of…
UMSU VP attends anti-racism conference in Ontario
UMSU vice-president student life Jelynn Dela Cruz attended the two-day ConversAction: Race Matters conference in November, an anti-racism conference hosted by Renison University College and…