Why students don’t vote in the elections
The 2025 UMSU elections are coming up! Every year, the students at the U of M can vote for an executive team and community representatives…
Fumnaya Ifeadi
The realities of navigating change
Going from university to your professional job is an intimidating transition. Many students, myself included, find it daunting. Moving from the comfortable academic environment, where…
Safe streets or bust
Winnipeg can become a more cycling-friendly city by rapidly accelerating the implementation of 30 km/h zones in residential areas. Safe streets are streets with a…
Why don’t men wear engagement rings
Ever since I first heard this intriguing question, I have pondered over it. Why do men not wear engagement rings? After all, both partners are…
The bus fares are too darn high
In 2020, Winnipeg Transit fares were $3.00. However, fares have gone up quickly. In December 2023, Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham, to address the Winnipeg Transit…
The science of smiling
A few months ago, after a long week of lectures and assignments, I wanted to decompress with a bunch of junk food and a great Netflix…
Make the most of campus opportunities
The best thing I have ever done in my undergraduate degree was attend an event for a student group. Was it awkward? Yes. Did it…
At the intersection of race and aging
Social isolation and loneliness significantly affect older adults’ longevity, physical health, mental health and overall quality of life. Racialized older adults experience loneliness in unique…
Exploring climate change through ice core research
An international research team, including U of M professor Dorthe Dahl-Jensen, has achieved a remarkable milestone in a remote location in Antarctica. The team successfully…
The hidden cost of AI
Lately, anytime ChatGPT or AI (artificial intelligence) is brought up, you hear about the environmental impact. It’s often in undefined terms, “it uses so much…