April 2011


Using people as props

A rally was recently organized in Winnipeg in response to the Conservatives’ open courtship of what is too comfortably known as the “ethnic vote.” This…



Interview with Rachelle Devine

University of Manitoba student Rachelle Devine is running for the NDP this federal election in the Kildonan-St. Paul riding of Winnipeg. “I had been thinking…


Go Jets Go #6

While there’s been lots of rumours and speculation swirling about the return of the NHL to Winnipeg, I stand by the opinion that now that…


Vote mobs inspire, mobilize youth vote

WATERLOO, Ont. (CUP) — Stemming from political commentator Rick Mercer’s call to action, 18 “vote mobs” of students encouraging youth to participate in next month’s…


NDP 2011 Budget

Students and universities in the province of Manitoba should be happy with the provincial NDP’s 2011 budget. The budget will link the rate of tuition…


Go Jets Go #5

With the NHL Regular Season finishing up this past weekend, things are about to heat up on and off the ice. Despite plenty of rumoured…


The Stash Comes to Town

New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jack Layton was in town on April 5, stirring-up support at a rally near Selkirk ave. and McGregor, for the…


Fighting dirty

Attack ads are a part of politics. Every campaign has featured negativity and this election is no exception. Every party wants to convince voters that…