“Vote – anywhere” with advanced polling stations
The University of Manitoba campus’s advanced polling station stayed open over a span of three days—Sept. 30 to Oct. 2—during which 290 people cast ballots…
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David Suzuki leads movement, Blue Dot Tour moves Winnipeg
Renowned Canadian scientist and environmental activist David Suzuki led the Blue Dot Tour on their way to Winnipeg—and to the University of Manitoba campus—on Friday,…
The Blue Dot Tour
David Suzuki is a geneticist, environmentalist, and broadcaster from British Columbia. He is also, arguably, Canada’s ambassador for the environment. Suzuki made two Winnipeg appearances…
Profile: U of M students running for school trustee
Two University of Manitoba students are running for school trustee as part of Winnipeg’s 2014 municipal election, taking place Oct. 22. The Manitoban asked both…
U1 council election sees drop in voter turnout
The University 1 (U1) student council held elections last week to fill its 11 representative positions. Outgoing UMSU representative for the U1 council and CRO…
Visionary and critical conversation starters
The University of Manitoba continues to play a key role in promoting intellectual growth and stimulating discussions – both inside and outside the typical classroom…
My anticlimactic trip to the shrink
I’ve never been what you might call a cheery person. I was seven when it first occurred to me that one day I will die…
Garbage pickers sweep up data from trashed Red River
The first-ever Red River shoreline cleanup took place on Friday, Sept. 26 along the shoreline of the University of Manitoba campus. Nine volunteers contributed to…
Changing the conversation about mental health at the University of Manitoba
Last month in the United States, National Suicide Prevention Week took place to engage and inform health-care professionals and the general public about the major…
Mental health resources at the University of Manitoba
Accessing resources for mental health in the city can be a daunting task, especially if you’re new to the whole “getting help” game. The University…