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…
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UMSU removed CFS promotional materials from day timers
The Manitoban has learned that the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) removed all pages promoting the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) from the day…
U of M(isogyny)
Jodie Layne, volunteer staff Frosh Week and orientation events are rites of passage at campuses worldwide. The events can be a great way to meet…
Bison athlete profile
At this time of year, most students are gearing up for the assault of classes and coursework. For Al Turnbull, fall semester holds the requisite…
The year ahead
On the first week back on campus for most faculties, the average student is likely to find themself caught in the melee at the bookstore,…
First-ever Frosh Music Festival to be held on Fort Garry campus
Last year, the slate formerly known as Fresh promised, during their run for the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) executive, to bolster school spirit…
UMSU council will move ahead with Health and Dental Plan vote following delays
Big changes may be coming for the University of Manitoba Students’ Union’s (UMSU) Health and Dental Plan (HDP). UMSU councillors, representing undergraduates in all faculties,…
Point/Counterpoint
UMSU’s recent decision to ban Students Against Israeli Apartheid (SAIA) from campus represents a failing on the part of the council to differentiate between racism…
Point/Counterpoint
Much has been said and written about UMSU’s historic decision to strip Students Against Israel Apartheid (SAIA) of its student group status and ban it…
SAIA no longer?
UMSU council has voted to remove official student group status from Students Against Israeli Apartheid. This past April 11, Josh Morry, Commerce Students’ Association representative…