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News briefs
Climate change conversation // Got Citizenship? Go Vote! — mayoral forum // Make Poverty History // Don’s Photo fall walk // Red Ribbon Walk for MMIWG2S // Natural Cycleworks end of season sale
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Advice for emerging writers at U of W
Recent graduates can sometimes have a hard time finding a place to work that supports them financially and contributes to a career in writing.
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Weed on campus: new policies following new legislation
Weed will officially be legalized in Canada on Oct. 17, 2018. However, the Cannabis/Marijuana section of the University of Winnipeg Campus Living Contract sets restrictions that make it difficult for students - especially those living in residence - to consume cannabis products
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Wesmen Recap
The Winnipeg Wesmen women's soccer team came close to but couldn't clinch their first win of the regular season this past weekend.
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Negotiating for quality of life
For Tyson Sylvester and Amy Hampton, who both have cerebral palsy (CP), two years of work fighting for their rights to the support systems necessary for them to participate in society are on the brink of paying off.
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Walking to support mental illness programming
On Sept. 29, Manitobans will gather outside of the Legislative Building for the third-annual March for Mental Health, an event which seeks “to celebrate the community and increase awareness around mental health and mental illness in our community,” Angela Taylor says.
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News briefs
UWinnipeg team raising money // Mental Illness Awareness Week // Nonsuch Nuit Blanche Celebration // Language partner program needs volunteers // West Awake
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Wesmen Soccer Vs. Fraser Valley Cascades
On Sept. 14, 2018, the Winnipeg Wesmen women's team hosted the Fraser Valley Cascades.
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Poor grade on sexual assault policy spurs change
In October of last year, national student group Our Turn gave the University of Winnipeg (U of W) a D grade – 54/100 – in their study on how sexual assault was dealt with on campuses.
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A Sports League for everyone
University of Winnipeg (U of W) student group Inexperienced Sports League (ISL) is interested in bringing new and old sports and games to fun-loving students who don’t have time to join a sports team but are down to get some physical exercise.
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Policy talk: pains, gains and automobiles
Winnipeg is the centre of many debates about transportation, from Portage and Main’s pedestrian predicament to bike accessibility to the unanswered question of what will replace Greyhound in rural communities. Luckily, Winnipeggers have plenty of opportunity to get involved and make their voices heard.
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News Briefs
Sounding the Drum // Star Blanket Project // Transit and Transportation Town Hall // Drag Brunch // #MeToo after Avital Ronell // Langside Learning Garden
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Dr. Annette Trimbee’s State of the University Address
On Monday, Sept. 10, Dr. Annette Trimbee offered the annual State of the University Address.
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Councillors comment on community centre crises
Winnipeg’s aging recreational infrastructure has been a hot topic over the summer.
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The Hunt is on!
Those looking to spend some time outdoors this fall have a brand-new option.
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PROfile: Professor Charles Wong
Professor Charles Wong has been at the University of Winnipeg (U of W) for 10 years and finished his Canada Research Chair in Ecotoxicology earlier this summer.
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News briefs
Sustainability research and education event // Second-annual Winnipeg Vegfest // Start-of-Term Party // $1 cinnamon rolls // We are all treaty people—celebration // Free concerts at Forth Bar
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Excuse my trust issues
Despite continued efforts for the University of Winnipeg to diversify, the representation of faculty with disabilities remains incredibly low at the University of Winnipeg
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Underneath the Star Blanket
The Helen Betty Osborne Building houses the Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre, a hub of resources that puts Indigenous and inner-city communities in connection with the University of Winnipeg.
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Addiction recovery centre to get major renovation
The Tamarack Recovery Centre (TRC) is on track for a renovation. Despite some opposition toward recovery centres in urban areas, addiction recovery centres are still an important part of Winnipeg’s urban landscape.