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The Hub may have cover charge

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Shuja Safavi
As opening of The Hub is getting closer, some students are concerned there may be a cover charge to enjoy the new campus pub. During a recent University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) council meeting,...
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Bringing people together

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Shuja Safavi
Located in Kenora, Ont., the Common Ground Research Forum (CGRF) is silently helping build connection between municipal and First Nations leaders to expand cross-cultural collaboration for regional sustainability. Founded in 2008, the project is...
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Student leaders take opposing views on conference

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Shuja Safavi
Student leaders at the University of Manitoba and University of Winnipeg are taking opposing views on the value of the fifth annual Canadian Conference on Student Leadership, which will take place from Nov. 17...
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UMSU pushing for bottled water free campus

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Shuja Safavi
In 2009, the University of Winnipeg eliminated the sale of bottled water on campus. Following the same steps, the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) is also pushing for a bottled water free campus. Moving...
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The Twelve Tribes

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Shuja Safavi
During last summer, I spent a lot of time travelling around the city exploring new places. One day I dropped by an organic food store in the St. Boniface area. While shopping, I was...
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Victory for Manitoba’s international students

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Shuja Safavi
With their high tuition fees, ineligibility to receive student aid, and lack of employment opportunities, international students in Manitoba should be happy to hear about the provincial government’s recent initiative. International students in Manitoba,...
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UMSU Notes

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Shuja Safavi
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) met on Oct. 27, 2011. The meeting began with a speech from Kerry Spence, a candidate for U of M’s aboriginal students’ representative. She stated that she has...
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