More than 280 U.S. universities and colleges have made standardized college admission tests the SAT and ACT optional for application, following a report citing the test's shortcomings.
The University of Manitoba experienced a small number of crimes on campus in the month of December. Compared to other months this year, December has been the least eventful in terms of crime, said Matthew Guyot, community constable for University of Manitoba Security Services.
On the first day of 2009, Winnipeg transit increased all fares by five cents. According to Ken Allen, communications officer for Transit, the increase was needed to cover the rising costs of fuel, improvements to bus shelters and new security measures.
Manitoban in Thailand requests help from Canadian government
According to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) a Manitoban who is caught in Thailand has officially requested assistance to leave the country from the federal government.
According to Inside Higher Education, a number of American colleges that have Mumbai campuses have been in touch with American campuses located in India and have been told students and staff are safe despite tension between a banned Pakistan military group and Indian military.
According to Reuters Magazine, a number of students in southern China are taking part in a democratic election, which is unusual because the state itself is a one-party government.
