New Student Wellness Centre opens on campus
Creating a student wellness Centre on campus was once just a dream for Arlana Vadnais and the other members of the team behind its inception….
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For the herd — concussion protocol
While concussions may seem like a a predominantly sports-related problem, they are just as rampant in ordinary student life. With the snow firmly on the…
Fitness culture and fatphobia are fascistic
In 2021, around two thirds of Canadians had gym memberships. The third who didn’t presumably were doing Chloe Ting’s month-long YouTube workout regimens. Meanwhile, internet…
Leading the way to better breast cancer therapies
One in eight cisgender Canadian women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime, and one in 34 will die from it. Not only is breast…
Understanding the mind’s internal clock
Time perception is a critical aspect of human and animal cognition, influencing decision-making, memory, communication and motor control. U of M associate professor in the…
Assistant professor sheds light on safer substance use
Harm reduction, a critical approach to addressing substance use issues, forms the foundation of assistant professor in the college of nursing Em Pijl’s research program….
For the herd — join the club
As the weather cools down to seasonal temperatures, there is a lot more to do than hibernate. Students have access to wonderful on-campus programming that…
Profit margins on pharmaceuticals at GPA’s pose problems
GPA’s is a major convenience for U of M students at the Fort Garry campus. We rely on its presence to fulfil many of our…
Provincial parties commit to international student health
Student voter priorities are at the forefront of concern for UMSU as the 2023 provincial election in October moves closer. One issue currently top of…
For the herd — the power of your student number
While back-to-school usually comes with images of waiting in long lines at the bookstore, prepping notes for classes and searching for classrooms, planning some valuable…