Anti-bullying bill creates contention
A recent provincial bill, entitled “The Public Schools Amendment Act,” has several private and faith-based schools arguing that a clause touching on gay-straight alliances (GSA)…
Rachel Wood
Temporarily displaced
In an effort to raise awareness about homelessness and gather donations for a local non-profit organization, several University of Manitoba students are preparing to spend…
The Backstreet Boys: where are they now?
In 1993, the world was blessed with the formation of the devilishly handsome, hip-thrusting, coordinated-outfit-wearing, and constantly gyrating boy band: the Backstreet Boys (BSB). The…
Crime beat
The University of Manitoba saw several thefts during the month of January, including two cell phones, one backpack, which was left unattended, and a projector…
Student group Praxis calling for gown donations
A U of M student group is participating in a city-wide initiative that provides free grad dresses to high school students not able to afford…
Controversy looms over Morris newspaper
A University of Manitoba native studies lecturer, Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair, recently attempted to discuss Indigenous issues with Morris Mirror editor-in-chief Reed Turcotte. On Jan. 22,…
Crime beat
The holidays saw five instances of theft at the University of Manitoba. The U of M Security Services reported that two thefts of cell phones…
Campus news briefs
Bisons With Byte group invited to Russia for computer programming competition A University of Manitoba computer science group, Bisons With Byte, will be traveling to…
Federal ruling grants victory to Métis and non-status groups
A recent ruling on Jan. 8 by a federal court redefined “Indian” under the Constitution Act to include Métis and non-status Aboriginal peoples. The decision…
Timeline of Winnipeg Idle No More events
When: Jan. 2, 2013 Where: Portage Avenue near perimeter Attendance: 40 people What happened: Protesters constructed a roadblock on the street, altering traffic for three…