Refrain from smashing worker privacy law because of Kirby
Do not let Steve Kirby’s alleged crimes be a Trojan horse that kneecaps worker rights and privacy. In February of 2017, six female U of…
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From University Centre to your plate
It is an exciting time for local food crop farmers and garden owners. Harvest season has arrived and farmers’ markets are flourishing with fresh produce…
U of M students win national satellite building competition
Fishing line, toaster element and measuring tape: three commonly found items, yet invaluable to a student-driven team whose resourcefulness will turn these items into parts…
Tuition fees increase as funding falls
This fall, U of M students will find themselves dealing with the repercussions of changes initiated by the provincial government — primarily, increased educational expenses….
International students feeling budget effects
As the provincial government drives hikes in tuition and reductions in student needs by cutting funds to public university education, many international students feel they…
Students stage sit-in in president’s office
Students from University of Manitoba Student Action Network – a chapter of the Revolutionary Student Movement (UMSAN RSM) – staged a sit-in in the office…
Subject of informal complaint running for UMSU office leaves woman feeling “failed”
A former University of Manitoba student said she feels “failed” by the University of Manitoba’s sexual assault policies after a student she filed an informal…
UMSU Council to be named Board of Directors
UMSU council approved a motion at its regular meeting March 29 to formally change its title to “UMSU board of directors.” This follows a series…
ReconciliACTION campaign kicks off
The ReconciliACTION Campaign launched at the U of M March 27 as one of a number of events lined up to mark Indigenous Awareness Month….
Cutting international students’ health coverage inhumane policy
The Manitoba government is looking to further balance their budget by repealing basic health coverage for international students .