Freedom of speech
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Being able to freely say or do whatever you want is a right that people in North America value immensely. You can have any opinion or belief, no matter whom it offends, and can...
Facebook photo draws criticism of newly elected UMSU president
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A photo of recently elected University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) president Al Turnbull has been circulating on Facebook drawing some criticism of the Fresh cabinet leader. The photo in question shows Turnbull wearing...
National news briefs
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Experimental Lakes Area’s federal funding, control to run dry
Federal funding of the Experimental Lakes Area (ELA), an unoccupied and protected area of land in Ontario used for environmental research, is expected to freeze come...
Anti-bullying bill creates contention
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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) infringes on their religious rights.
A crowd of 1,000 gathered...
Temporarily displaced
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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 five consecutive days sleeping outside as a part of...
The Backstreet Boys: where are they now?
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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 New Kids on the Block had dominated the boy band...
Crime beat
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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 screen. One individual was found shoplifting in the bookstore....
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