Mental health and poverty
Bruce Tefft It is a well-established fact that rates of mental disorders (e.g., anxiety, depression, schizophrenia) within the general population are strongly correlated with income….
social issues
‘Is it really about the money?’
It would be hard to ignore the current debates around abortion on the U of M campus, which started with large graphic images, and have…
Bloody hypocrisy
Bradly Wohlgemuth, staff “Blood. It’s in you to give.” Apparently it’s not inside everybody for giving – for example, someone like me, a bisexual male….
Pro-life on U of M campus
After three days of pro-life demonstrations and counter-demonstrations on the University of Manitoba’s Fort Garry Campus, the former making use of graphic genocide imagery, a…
Call for childcare reform
A group of parents gathered at the Children’s Museum on Wednesday, Sept. 18 to discuss issues facing the Manitoba childcare system. The resounding majority of parents…
Breaking the silence on postpartum depression
On Wednesday, Sept. 18, health-care professionals and concerned family members gathered at McNally Robinson to discuss postpartum depression. “Postpartum Depression and Psychosis: Understanding Early Warning…
Accessible local fashion comes full circle at Tara Davis Studio Boutique
Have you ever had that confusing, existential conversation with your new t-shirt, dress, or leggings, where you ask, “Who are you? Where did you come…
Rape culture still pervasive on campuses
Over the past two weeks, an issue impacting many Canadian college and university campuses has come to light. While the vast majority of campus frosh…
National news briefs
CFS no more? More than 15 student associations from colleges and universities across Canada have created a petition to leave the Canadian Federation of Students…
Bill 18 divisive at legislature
Manitoba’s anti-bullying bill (Bill 18) has caused a debate within the province of Manitoba that is dividing, rather than uniting, citizens. Hearings discussing the bill…