Health Canada approves HPV vaccine for men
Health Canada has approved the use of the HPV vaccine Gardasil for men. Merck Frosst was granted authorization by the federal government on Feb. 22…
Ashley Gaboury
UMSU executive candidate interviews
UMSU presidential candidate: Heather Laube The Manitoban: Why did you choose to run for the position? Heather Laube: With my current position of vice president…
GSA Candidate Interviews
GSA presidential candidate: Dewa Mangal The Manitoban: Why are you running for this position and what experience do you bring? Dewa Mangal: I have some…
First Nations University students optimistic about future despite funding cuts
Despite provincial and federal funding cuts of $12 million and counting, students at the First Nations University of Canada are optimistic about the institution’s future,…
Liberals want abortion and contraceptives included in G8 health initiative
The federal Liberals are urging Prime Minister Stephen Harper to include access to contraceptives and safe abortions as part of the conservatives’ maternal health initiative,…
Alleged misspending throws fate of school into question
Amidst allegations of misspending at the First Nations University of Canada and provincial funding potentially being cut off, students can rest assured that they will…
Diamond rings are cheap
“You lower on bended knee, look into her eyes and ask her to spend the rest of her life with you. This is a moment…
Brandon University latest to go bottled water free
In an effort to confront the environmental and ethical implications of bottled water, Brandon University has become the latest Canadian university to eliminate the sale…
Local briefs
Kitchen fire costs U of M 30K According to CBC News, a fire that broke out the morning of Jan. 22 at the University of…
U of M makes headlines worldwide with allegations of student fight club
The University of Manitoba recently made headlines around the world including a brief mention on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon with stories that a bare-knuckle…