Fighting for a $15 minimum wage in University Centre
Working students who feel unfairly treated by their workplaces were met with an empowering message in UMSU University Centre this week: they are not alone.
Asha Nelson
Local artist profile: Callen Froese
Callen Froese is a freelance multi-media artist based in Winnipeg whose work focuses on equality, sustainability and human rights. Froese, who grew up in Wolseley,…
Winnipeg’s winter heats up with diverse acts at Festival du Voyageur
The Manitoban chatted up various performers during the 50th Festival du Voyageur.
Slate withdraws before campaigning begins
One of four potential UMSU presidents dropped out of the race before campaigning even began after raising concerns regarding the union’s chief returning officer (CRO) — but his would-be running mates cite conflicting reasons.
Faculty of agriculture appoints new dean
A U of M administration alumnus hopes to sow the seeds of a bright future as the new dean of the faculty of agricultural and food sciences.
Trampoline issues apocalypse-themed rock musical
Local alternative rock band Trampoline released their first full-length album, Happy Crimes, on Feb. 9. The band is comprised of Michelle Lecnik on guitar and…
Mature students’ rep moves to expand portfolio
Part-time students may finally be represented in UMSU chambers if a motion introduced Thursday is passed.
Togetherness key for local artists
Local multi-disciplinary artist and art facilitator Toby Gillies’s Seasons of Togetherness solo art exhibition is running until Feb. 15 at Aceartinc. The exhibition grew out…
Decolonizing political studies at the U of M
Do you understand Indigenous governance? That is the question U of M assistant professor Réal Carrière asked during a lecture on his research of Indigenous governance Jan. 30.
“Cowgirls and Indians” is showcased at Urban Shaman
Sarah Sense’s scintillating new mixed media exhibition, Cowgirls and Indians, is being showcased at the Urban Shaman gallery from Feb. 1 to March 16. Sense…