Student councils call for UMSU funding transparency
Student councils are coming forward, sharing their experiences and concerns over a lack of transparency in their relations with UMSU. These concerns began over an…
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New vaccines available for students on campus
The University Centre (UC) Pharmacy began offering this year’s flu shot last week. Both regular and high-dose flu vaccines are available. Appointments can be made…
New working freedoms for international students granted
The federal government announced on Oct. 7 that eligible international students will be granted the authorization to work more than 20 hours per week off…
UMSU hosts healthy sexuality week
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) held an awareness campaign about healthy sexuality from Oct. 3 to 7. UMSU vice-president student life Tracy Karuhogo…
UMSU schedules federation referendum
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) has announced the dates for a referendum regarding its membership in the Canadian Federation of Students. On Oct….
Manitoba to raise minimum wage to $15 by October 2023
The Manitoba provincial government raised the province’s minimum wage from $11.95 per hour to $13.50 per hour on Oct. 1, with plans to further increase…
Rally demands free international student health care
International students, student groups and opposition parties gathered at the legislature last Wednesday to demand that the province reinstate free universal health care for international…
U of M takes part in Orange Shirt Day
In honour of the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, students and faculty members alike hosted and took part in a number of…
Why we wear our ribbon skirts
Every 30th of September in Canada is set aside as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. This day…
UMSU president speaks out following lawsuit
UMSU president Jaron Rykiss is speaking out following a lawsuit from the Canadian Federation of Students over unpaid dues amounting to nearly $1 million. While…