Fusion
If elected, would you change anything about the Health and Dental plan next year? Charly Wreggitt, president: There were so many complaints when it first…
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If elected, would you change anything about the Health and Dental plan next year? Al Turnbull, president: The big thing we’d like to change, and…
Polling stations in new places
This year will mark the first UMSU general election for which polling stations are available at certain locations across the University of Manitoba’s Fort Garry…
The curious case of the vanishing posters
Even the passably perceptive pupil would have noticed a peculiar pattern on campus walls last week. Multiple posters depicting presidential incumbent Al Turnbull (Refresh) were…
General elections 2014 complaints summary
According to UMSU bylaw 1050, during general elections, “any Member of the Union, other than the CRO [chief returning officer], may file a complaint regarding…
Community representative candidate interviews
The community representatives campaigning for the 2014 UMSU election are: Steven Anderson, LGBTTQ*; Rocco Scarcella, students living with disabilities; Matthew Riesmeyer, students living with disabilities;…
UMSU general election candidates announced
Last Friday saw the first all-candidates meeting for the 2014 UMSU general elections. Slates and community representatives were officially announced at the meeting, held in…
Nominations open for UMSU elections
The nominations process for University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) elections is underway, but chief returning officer (CRO) Jacqueline Keena is remaining quiet about which…
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…
Controversial photo of UMSU president circulating on social media
“Yup that’s right, I’ll tutor you and check out your cleavage free of charge,” reads a comment made by current UMSU president, Al Turnbull, under…