Why the protests in Montreal are important
There is already plenty of anger over how Occupy protestors were dealt with last year, as well as actions by police at the G20 summit in Toronto.
student finance
Manitoba tuition bill passes despite opposition
Bill 2, named “Protecting Affordability for University Students,” was discussed in a Human Resources Committee meeting on June 6 and resulted in no changes to…
Manitoba student protestors hit the legislative building
Day of Action demands reduced tuition fees, dropped student debt and increased education funding
Plastic money, plastic world
I am not one to carry the big bills, even though my bills are often quite big. Especially rent. As my partner pays the rent…
ASBC tries to increase endowment fund
Students in the faculty of arts could have more money available to help pay for their university experience if the Arts Student Body Council (ASBC)…
Prostate cancer roundup
Welcome to Movember, the month-long moustache-growing extravaganza raising awareness and money for men’s health issues — especially prostate cancer. Since its beginning in 2003, the…
Victory for Manitoba’s international students
With their high tuition fees, ineligibility to receive student aid, and lack of employment opportunities, international students in Manitoba should be happy to hear about…
5 reasons to fold your poker ambitions
My first few years of college expenses were covered by all-night gambling sessions. This is my advice against following that path. Reason 1: The majority…
NDP candidate touts record of improvement
When asked about the challenges facing post-secondary students in Manitoba, Kerri Irvin-Ross, the MLA for Fort Richmond, smiles then says she would rather talk about…
Paying more to park
People looking to park in N lot — on Chancellor’s Circle around the Administration building — may be in for a bit of a surprise….