Intro to the Out and About feature
This issue contains articles that touch on far-reaching topics. We have pieces exploring various genders and sexual identities. We have allowed no space for those…
social issues
They/their/them
Pretty much since the beginning of my life, I didn’t identify with my assigned gender. The colour pink, dresses, dolls… none of it was really…
Making changes in the mix
There’s a fresh batch of grads already out on the town, hanging out behind turntables and talking about DJing and gender – two things that…
XOXO, UManitoba Confessions
Note: for the purposes of this article, the administrator of UManitoba Confessions is referred to as Admin, and the administrator of UManitoba Confessions 2.0 is…
Debunking colonialism with Jennifer Keith
It seems that racism and oppression of indigenous peoples has become so commonplace in our society that obvious cultural appropriation occurs regularly
Rape culture on campuses a reality
With the help of the media, coverage of rape culture on university campuses is increasingly being brought to the fore.
U of M celebrates International Women’s Day
If you were able to tear your eyes away from the election hoopla last week, you may have noticed the breast, chest, and torso casts…
One step closer in the fight against chronic pain
New research sheds light on chronic pain, a major concern in public health. About 20 per cent of the worldwide population is affected by acute…
From women’s day to every day
Many events held in the name of International Women’s Day (IWD) spilled beyond the bounds of Mar. 8 and into a weeklong series, or at…
Creating ‘solid ground for women to stand on’
Alex Torcolacci and Ellie Schwartz were studying for their final exams last semester when the topic of what they would do for their joint birthdays…