October marks sustainability month at the U of M
October is sustainability month at the U of M. The goal is for university community members to engage in efforts that foster a more climate-friendly…
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The cost of fast fashion and losing tradition to trends
I watched an interview with Ratna Pathak, a renowned actress and theatre artist in India. She mentioned “we are going to lose [the textile], maybe…
Consumerism and its gaping jaw
A while back, I was scrolling on TikTok or Instagram. I don’t exactly remember what short-form content medium I was consuming to rot my brain….
Encouraging “ecological empathy”
As you walk into a darkened room, you are greeted with the sound of dripping water — at first slow and delicate, then increasingly insistent…
Robust transportation leads to justice for all
Transportation equity and climate justice go hand and hand. A society wanting to solve the climate crisis must address both critical concerns to achieve climate…
Provincial party candidates speak on racial issues
Racial issues are widely important for student voters this election season. To inform the student body, one group invited provincial candidates to talk about their…
Keep your bike safe from theft
The rate of bicycle theft on the U of M Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses has returned to its average from before the COVID-19 pandemic….
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…
UMSU Sustainability Week hits campus
As part of Sustainability Week, the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) will be hosting the Reuse Rewind Remix, a social in support of sustainability….
U of M prof builds model to manage Manitoba’s water
Flooding in Manitoba can cause hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of damage. In some cases, whole roads need to be rebuilt or repaired as…