Editorial

It is irresponsible to romanticize university

By
Matthew Merkel
The weekend before the beginning of school, I was talking with my sister and her boyfriend about how disappointing my university experience has been thus far. The majority of my three years enrolled as a student...
Dallin Chicoine
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Busy first week on campus

By
Matthew Merkel
The University of Manitoba was a busy place last week. On top of the return to in-person learning, there were multiple back to school celebrations across campus. The Commerce Students’ Association (CSA) held events for...
Ebunoluwa Akinbo
News

What’s going on in 2022-23

By
Matthew Merkel
There are a lot of events and deadlines for students throughout the school year. During the past two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, schedule changes have been a constant. U of M vice-provost (students) Laurie...
Dallin Chicoine
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Mental health on the minds of many

By
Matthew Merkel
The University of Manitoba will see a full return to in-person learning this fall after the COVID-19 pandemic closed campus doors, forcing students into online learning. During this two year period, Canadians’ mental health...
Ebunoluwa Akinbo
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Student groups host cultural celebrations

By
Matthew Merkel
Two University of Manitoba student organizations held Independence Day celebrations in mid August. The Pakistani Stu- dents’ Association (PSA) celebrated Pakistani Independence Day on Aug. 12 and 14, while U of M student organization...
Hassan Abbas
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Board meeting reveals plans for student advocacy and Bison Bash

By
Matthew Merkel
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union held its first in-person board meeting this year on Aug. 18. UMSU president Jaron Rykiss said it felt great to meet with the board of directors and share...
Dallin Chicoine
News

U-Pass returns for U of M students

By
Matthew Merkel
The U-Pass is available to pick up Aug. 16 from UMSU service desks at the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses. 
Ebunoluwa Akinbo
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