Babysitter directory launched to help parents on campus
A new babysitter directory has been created with the aim of addressing the needs of U of M students and faculty who must bring children…
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Facing the first year of university in a post-pandemic era
As the school year begins, I can’t help but reminisce about the past few years. I often think about how our lives and university experiences…
’Toban Listens: Fiction or Non-Fiction
The idea of what a library is and how it functions differs from individual to individual. Public libraries have had to adapt and come up…
Continuing equity, diversity and inclusion at the U of M
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) continues to be a priority for the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU). At the last board meeting, the union…
Living in the North
Over the past six weeks — and for the next six and a half months — I have embarked on a co-op work term placement…
Legal aid in the works for UMSU members
Current UMSU executives are making good on campaign promises made during last year’s election by taking steps toward creating a legal aid program accessible to…
UMSU strikes working group to address equity, diversity and inclusion issues
The UMSU board of directors unanimously passed a motion creating a new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) working group at its Jan. 14 meeting. According…
New voting regulations improve accessibility
Democracies around the world utilize many different methods for conducting elections. Some countries have made voting compulsory, while citizens in other nations consider it to…
TikTok musical a game changer for theatre
Musical theatre can be enjoyed almost universally through cast recordings and community performances, but live musical theatre on Broadway is only accessible to those with…
Professor receives CBC Manitoba Future 40 award
CBC Manitoba released its list of the top 40 researchers and educators in the province under age 40 last month. Among the list was Jennifer…