UMSU council resolves dispute with University 1 Student Council
The dispute between the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) and the University 1 Student Council (U1SC) was effectively resolved March 10, with the majority…
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Ratzlaff’s Reservations makes world debut
Steven Ratzlaff is set to debut his new play Reservations at the Rachel Browne Theatre (211 Bannatyne Ave), where it will run from March 10…
The lack of indigenous student engagement
Boozhoo, Waabishkigaabo nindizhinikaaz Biizu ndoodem, Wauzhushk Onigum Indoonji-baa. I am writing this article in response to there being no candidate to fill the Aboriginal student representative position on UMSU council during this year’s election. I hope to provide encouraging words for our current indigenous students who are thinking about getting involved, and for those who have no wish to be involved.
YikYak reveals ugly side of social media apps on campus
Social media has been a part of campus life at the University of Manitoba for years – but some new apps are exposing the darker side of social media platforms that allow anonymous users to publicly mock and deride their fellow students.
Master’s in indigenous knowledges to launch in the fall
After nearly a decade of laying the groundwork, the University of Manitoba is ready to offer a master’s degree in social work specializing in indigenous knowledges (MSW-IK).
5 Days to combat youth homelessness
From March 7 through 12, six University of Manitoba students will be living outside as part of the 5 Days for the Homeless initiative. 5…
Cre8ery hosts old campus art community
From March 5-15, seven local artists who all graduated simultaneously from the University of Manitoba’s school of art are collaborating to showcase an art exhibit…
Alumni profiles: Robin Ellis
Robin Ellis – Bachelor of environmental design, 2012 While pursuing her degree, Robin Ellis began to critically observe the world around her. “I began to…
Alumni profiles: Jordan Stephensen
Jordan Stephensen – Bachelor of fine arts (honours) Jordan Stephensen is a graphic designer with a background in traditional illustration with a focus on typography,…
The people’s college
The St. Paul’s College bell tower has long been a fixture of the University of Manitoba’s skyline, but beneath the cross that hovers above the Catholic college is an institution that has experienced remarkable change over its 90-year existence.