Injustice will not lead to justice
In a recent news article in the Manitoban, the topic of creating a new racialized student representative came up once again. I have written on…
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Racialized rep deffered for now
A proposal to create a racialized student representative (RSR) on UMSU council has been deferred for the time being. The deferral was the result of…
UMSU fest takes ‘Global Roots’
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) is adding some global flare to its orientation festivities this year. UMSU’s annual roster of events, dubbed “UMSU…
Turning up the volume
The University of Manitoba’s campus radio station, UMFM, is back in action after successful renovations. Room 308 of University Centre was buzzing this month as…
UMSU holds AGM
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) held their annual general meeting (AGM) on March 31 to discuss what UMSU has accomplished this year and…
Don’t divide by race
It was recently announced that we may soon have two new representative positions on UMSU Council. First up is the inner city representative, who will…
Why you will never win an UMSU election
Another UMSU election has passed and once again the victor should come as no surprise to those of us who regularly follow politics at our…
No aboriginal rep on 2011 UMSU election ballot
Despite an extension of the nomination period, the 2011 UMSU general election, which was held between March 9 and 11, went ahead without an aboriginal…
Where do those student fees go?
With UMSU about to experience a changeover of executives following the recent election, the current executives are busy drafting the budget for 2011-12. UMSU vice-president…
No aboriginal rep on 2011 UMSU election ballot
Despite an extension of the nomination period, the 2011 UMSU general election, which was held between March 9 and 11, went ahead without an aboriginal…