Women’s March signals hope in the face of a bleak Trump presidency
Heading into his inauguration with the lowest approval rating of any modern president-elect, at only 40 per cent, Donald Trump gave a dark speech vowing…
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Hundreds of Winnipeggers to march in solidarity with Women’s March on Washington
Hundreds of women will assemble in downtown Winnipeg Saturday to walk in solidarity with the hundreds of thousands expected to attend the Women’s March on…
AESES affiliates with Confederation of Canadian Unions
The Association of Employees Supporting Education Services (AESES) – which represents numerous levels of U of M support staff – is affiliating with a larger,…
Canada’s student movement is split between practicality and ideology
This is the latest in a series of instances in which the left-wing student movement, with which I typically identify, has put ideological dogma ahead of tangible progress.
Nasty or not, women deserve a place in politics
I don’t agree with Hillary Clinton. However, I don’t disagree with Clinton because of her femininity, nor because of her status as a woman. My…
A celebration of women and their art
On Nov. 6, Winnipeg’s Gas Station Arts Centre will be brimming with talent as the centre showcases the 12th annual Girls! Girls! Girls! Gala. The…
Weighing in on reserved gym times
The latest controversial suggestion arising from the more progressive elements of our campus has come in the form of a proposal for exclusive gym hours…
Reserved hours for women, non-binary people make our gym facilities more accessible
Several universities across Canada have initiated exclusive gym hours for women and non-binary people in order to promote safer spaces on campus and equitable participation….
Taking it to heart
Occupational therapist and University of Manitoba alumnus Ryan Montemurro always wanted to be involved in music. Inspired by The National’s charity compilations that raised funds…
Spare Some Change
Siloam Mission is organizing a creative initiative to tackle poverty and homelessness in the city. The organization has teamed up with the Winnipeg Film Group…