CFS’ National Day of Action returns to Manitoba
Students will be calling on the provincial government to reduce student debt, tuition fees, as well as to increase funding and equality for international and…
UMSU
The ‘free rider’ and effective representation
Spencer Fernando’s comments in the Jan. 4, 2012 issue of the Manitoban’s “UMSU membership should be voluntary,” about what is sometimes called Voluntary Student Unionism…
Social media and technology
The argument can be made that since UMSU does not provide core university services, we as students should have the right to choose whether or…
Low attendance for key UMSU events
Due to the cancellation of their annual Charity Ball and low attendance at their last annual general meeting (AGM), the University of Manitoba Students’ Union…
UMSU presents Celebration Week 2012
To enliven the University of Manitoba campus, the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) is bringing back their annual weeklong series of events, Celebration Week….
Quad transformed into skating rink
While this winter’s recent cold snap has forced many students inside, it has also been exactly what the outdoor skating rink on the Duckworth Quadrangle…
UMSU membership should be voluntary
Students are allowed to opt out of UMSU Health and Dental Coverage. Why can’t the majority of students opt out of UMSU Membership itself? Some…
New committee debates alcohol issues on campus
Despite having a new committee to discuss alcohol issues on campus, university administration and UMSU have yet to agree on certain issues concerning alcohol regulations….
UMSU notes
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) council met on Dec. 1. The meeting began with a presentation by Michael Safiniuk, the successful candidate for…
A hamper for a better holiday
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union is boosting the holiday spirit on campus through the annual Holiday Hamper program. The program, coordinated by UMSU since…