Opinion
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Don’t ya put it in yourself
Menstrual cups aren’t one-size-fits-all. Countless articles weigh the size, shape and feel of the most popular models, and some writers talk about finding the “Goldilocks cup” – the one that fits just right.
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Outdigenous
It’s an exciting time to be an Indigenous artist.
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New Names, Old Names
We’re beginning our new rotation of columnists, and I look forward to sharing their first pieces over the next four weeks.
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NDP leadership race seems to be devolving
The Manitoba New Democratic Party will elect a new leader on Sept. 16
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A break in the bustle
Early September’s a busy time, on campus and off. Around the U of W, halls are more crowded, bookstore lineups stretch out longer, and pudding seems to be flying off the shelves in Riddell Hall.
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Shuffle or shell?
Cabinet shuffles were in political vogue in August.
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Accessibility is more than convenience
People who have chronic diseases and people with disabilities can share certain barriers, such as a lack of accessible parking.
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72 for U
We’re back for another amazing year at The Uniter - it’s our 72nd, if you’re counting human or newspaper years, and our 14th, if you’re counting dog years. This is our annual back-to-school issue, so we thought we’d go for a lighter-hearted, upbeat cover story.
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Discover summer
When it comes to summer festivals, we have an abundance of choice here in Manitoba.
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How’s Winnipeg?
“So how’s Winnipeg?” is the question my friends back in Calgary keep asking me. I moved from there to here five months ago, in November, which is widely regarded as a curious move from both Calgarians and Winnipeggers alike. I always skirt around the question, mainly because it’s a pretty complex answer I’m still figuring out.
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This dump is alright
When searching the words “Winnipeg is” on Google, the first three phrases to appear were “a dump,” “a death sentence” and “frozen.” The fourth phrase, however, was “a great city.”
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Dry Wit
“What can I drink there?” can be as big a question for sober folks as it is for anyone else, but our take on the answer is a little bit different.
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Reviewing Winnipeg
For the Urban Issue, The Uniter is reviewing facets of Winnipeg itself.
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Mix it up
This, our last regular-ish paper of the year, is somewhat unconventional.
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Can’t miss a target that doesn’t exist
Both the Winnipeg city council and the Manitoba provincial government announced budget cuts that will see 2017 public services scaled back, as well as hiring and wage freezes for those employed by both levels of government.
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How to be a better ally to women
Gender is fluid, and not some clear-cut Venus versus Mars binary, but many issues tend to disadvantage those who present as women. So the distinction is important, and, as a general rule, women feel men can be better allies in the work of ending gender-based inequities and violence.
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Dry Wit
Most of the times when I’ve really, really wanted to drink, it’s not the alcohol that I crave. I’m chasing a feeling of belonging. Drinking seems to magically grant that gift to everyone else, so why can’t I have some, too?
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What’s in a job?
We’re hiring another position for the fall – and perhaps some of you are wondering, “Why does The Uniter hire so often? Is there some nasty secret here in the basement of the Bulman Centre that drives aspiring writers and journalists away?”
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Gendered entertainment needs to go
There’s a system of sexism in how entertainment companies advertise based on gender stereotypes. This happens prominently among game companies and on TV, especially in media targetted at youth.
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Uber not a silver bullet for Winnipeg’s taxicab issues
Many Winnipeggers are dissatisfied with the local taxicab industry and feel Uber and other similar companies are the answer.