Re: Removing CFS material from agendas a political move
The current University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) president Al Turnbull and his fellow executives seem to think they can make unilateral decisions on behalf…
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Is there a right to sex?’
Beginning in 2010, the University of Manitoba’s Centre for Human Rights Research (CHRR) has held a series of Critical Conversations seminars, each of which examines…
U of M, ICM both see enrolment increases this term
The University of Manitoba recently released its preliminary enrolment figures for the fall 2013 term, showing an overall increase of 1.8 per cent, to 29,321…
Safe sex is good sex
You should care about your sexual health. Whether you’re a seasoned pro in the bedroom or you’re treading carefully, a little knowledge goes a long…
WSO preview
This weekend the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) presents the inaugural concert of the 2013-14 season. With a host of curiosities and surprises, plus a few…
What you should expect to learn from art school
The importance of having a professional experience while learning the critical and technical skills at university cannot be understated. During my seven years at the…
100 years on
Entering our 100th publication year in the campus news business, I’d like to take an opportunity to share a few anecdotes with the reader. I…
The new era of Bison football
It’s been a long time coming, but the new era of Bison Football has finally arrived. Investors Group Stadium (IGF) has opened its doors, and…
University email change misguided
Tom Ingram, staff The University of Manitoba is adopting a new email policy. Starting Sept. 1, all communications between students and faculty or staff must…
Open access “tipping point”
A recent study funded by the European Commission and undertaken by analysts at Science-Metrix, a Montreal-based company that assesses science and technology organizations, has concluded…