November marks Career Month at U of M
UMSU, career services and the University of Manitoba Alumni Association will be hosting a series of over 30 events and workshops throughout November for Career…
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NDP appoints new advanced education minister
The Manitoba New Democratic Party (NDP) took office last Wednesday and appointed a team of new cabinet ministers, including rookie MLA for Southdale, the province’s…
2SLGBTQIA+ campus groups unite to oppose transphobia
When Keegan Vergara was asked as a queer representative on the Social Work Students’ Association to make a statement on the 1 Million March 4…
Two trash bins on campus catch fire in two weeks
In the past two weeks, students have discovered fires in two separate trash bins, including one that was still burning when it was found. One…
‘No one really understands unless you’ve lived through it’
Last weekend, Hamas — a militant group and political party that governs the Gaza Strip — launched surprise attacks on Israel, bulldozing sections of fence…
Jelynn Dela Cruz youngest woman MLA in MB history
Jelynn Dela Cruz, born and raised in Winnipeg’s Radisson riding, is 23 years old. When Ed Schreyer was elected as the youngest MLA in Manitoba’s…
NDP wins majority government
The Manitoba New Democratic Party (NDP) defeated the incumbent Manitoba Progressive Conservative (PC) party in last Tuesday’s provincial election, securing 34 seats against the PCs’…
Métis journal co-founded by UM prof launches first issue
A new academic journal co-founded by a U of M professor and dedicated to showcasing Métis thought launched its first issue at the end of…
U of M to increase security on campus with new officers
The University of Manitoba will be implementing institutional safety officers (ISOs) to assist with campus security in the near future. ISOs are licensed security officers…
Motion for an UMSU presidential revote ruled out of order for second time
During a nearly four hour special UMSU board meeting last Thursday featuring what UMSU president Jaron Rykiss called a “very heated, emotional” debate, a motion…