A tight budget is not the end of the world
Have you ever gone to a restaurant and had your debit or credit card declined when it was your turn to pay? Your face turns red…
student finances
A double-edged sword for international students
Lately, I have been feeling that the only thing certain about life is uncertainty. This thought is well-aligned with the current immigration system operating in…
Parking services creating financial strain
If you have ever tried to find parking at the U of M, you know how difficult and frustrating it is to acquire a parking…
Haggling: A lost art young people must reclaim
A friend recently dragged his dad along to buy a new TV, convinced he needed his help negotiating a better price. Armed with his father’s experience,…
Gen Z’s new nightlife: Staying in is the new going out
I remember being 18 and stepping out of a cab on a freezing Winnipeg night. A group of friends and I were shoved into the…
2024-25 UMSU budget prepares for deficit
The UMSU budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year was presented March 14 at the board of directors (BoD) meeting. Vice president finance and operations (VPFO)…
Canadian Federation of Students holds day of action
The Canadian Federation of Students held a series of rallies on Nov. 8 advocating for free and accessible education throughout the country, including one in…
Manitoba government to increase student financial aid
To combat the cost-of-living crisis, the Manitoba government has announced an over 40 per cent increase to the maximum benefit of the Manitoba student loan…
Prime minister comes to campus, discusses 2023 federal budget
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made an appearance on campus today to discuss the 2023-24 federal budget. Dozens of students gathered around the back entrance of…
Temporary doubling of student grants set to expire
A policy doubling Canada Student Grants is set to expire at the end of July 2023. The maximum aid available for full-time students through grants…