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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Students seek referendum for recall of UMSU president
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) council heard from two students March 10 claiming that UMSU president Jeremiah Kopp needs to be recalled from…
UMSU president faces accusations of misuse of funds
A meeting of UMSU council was thrown into disarray yesterday when three successive emergency motions were presented to council alleging fraudulent financial activity and a…
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.
Momentum slate takes three of four seats on UWSA executive
The final results of the 2016 University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA) General Election saw three-fourths of the Momentum slate’s candidates elected to their respective executive positions.
Universal transit pass on track for fall 2016 roll-out
Hopes of having the universal transit pass (U-Pass) available to university students in Winnipeg for the fall of 2016 have surged as negotiations between the city transit authorities and university administrations and students draw closer to their final stage.
Mixed UMSU executive vows to work together
After students elected a mixed-slate executive to lead the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) for the second consecutive year, candidates who once traded barbs…
Tanjit Nagra wins presidency, to lead majority Strong UMSU executive in 2016-17
For the second year in a row UMSU has elected a mixed slate executive. The incoming executive will be led by president-elect and current Arts…
UMSU fee hike divides candidates
Fault lines are being drawn in the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) general election over whether due process was followed in the approval of…
UMSU hopefuls talk mandatory indigenous studies requirement
With the University of Winnipeg introducing a mandatory indigenous studies course this fall, all eyes are on the University of Manitoba. The topic has been…