UMGSA considering ‘ethical’ investment practices
The University of Manitoba Graduate Students’ Association (UMGSA) executive is exploring the possibility of moving toward “ethical” investing practices.
October 2019
U of M establishing Indigenous administration position
UMSU president Jakob Sanderson called a recent announcement that the U of M is creating an Indigenous administration position “encouraging.” At its September meeting, the…
U of M shuffled from provincial education portfolio
In the first cabinet shuffle of his second term as premier, Brian Pallister has transferred post-secondary responsibilities from the education department to the minister of…
UMGSA revises election policies
The University of Manitoba Graduate Students’ Association (UMGSA) council approved two motions at its Oct. 23 meeting making changes to its policy documents after the…
Youth arrest on campus leaves student shaken
A third year native studies student said he was disturbed to see multiple campus security staff aggressively detaining a minor in a bus shelter on…
A dive into Manitoba’s urban legends, horror lore
Haunted Manitoba: Ghost Stories from the Prairies is a fascinating but sometimes frustrating read. Written by Matthew Komus as an informal sequel to his previous…
Patrick Watson – ‘Wave,’ 3.5/5
As the musical monoculture continues to swallow every genre and subculture in its maw, it can feel exhausting — and increasingly pointless — to try…
Regina Rams knock off playoff-bound Manitoba Bisons in season finale
Following a dominant 43-29 win over the conference-leading University of Calgary Dinos on Oct. 19, the Bisons were crushed 47-14 in Regina against the University of Regina Rams.
Manitoba earns another split in series against UBC Thunderbirds
Another weekend series, another weekend split for the U of M Bisons men’s hockey team, as the club played host to the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds.
Micah Erenberg – ‘Love Is Gonna Find You,’ 3.5/5
Besides heartache and whiskey, one of the tent poles of classic country and folk music is a sense of humour. There’s often a playfulness to…