Project to examine period poverty across U of M campuses
Periods are a fact of life. They are a basic human biological function for nearly half the world’s population. However, many individuals face challenges in…
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U of M to increase security on campus with new officers
The University of Manitoba will be implementing institutional safety officers (ISOs) to assist with campus security in the near future. ISOs are licensed security officers…
U of M instructor continues one-person Cree class
A U of M language course teaching Cree avoided cancellation this semester after only one student enrolled. Samuel Robinson, a student at U of M,…
U of M introduces media literacy program
University of Manitoba extended education will be running a media literacy program that aims to help people identify fake news and evaluate the credibility of…
Masks and clean air can help protect our community
This past month marked three years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Most public health restrictions have ended, and most governments are…
Students deserve better than Aramark
I write about food in the Manitoban’s Arts & Culture section. I like sharing good food with others. Knowing that so many people are involved…
Study abroad and thank yourself
In late April 2022, I submitted a last-minute application to study abroad. Today, I write from my dorm room desk in Belgium. I was longing…
Zero-sum politics hurts everyone
Shortly before the special board meeting to discuss the recent University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) elections on March 30, a student asked me how…
UMAnime hosts manga club
UMAnime recently introduced its manga club, a regular event for students to read portions of manga series and discuss them with fellow fans. Manga are…
A glimpse of the U of M skies
On the third floor of University College, in room 394, is the Lockhart Planetarium. This facility at the U of M Fort Garry campus serves…