When Tony Klotz began his post-secondary journey in 1958, the University of Regina was still known as the University of Saskatchewan—Regina Campus, operating from its original site on College Avenue. His wife, Arlene, attended the university a few years later, beginning a shared connection that […]
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Should Winter Semester Be Optional?

Regina’s Winter can Affect Student Mental Health and Academic Performance: Experts, Students Regina’s winter is famous for severe cold, sometimes dropping to -40 C, with heavy snowfall and relentless windchill. These severe winter conditions bring significant challenges to mental health, motivation and academic performances, […]
University of Regina’s FLC Slow to Clear Hazards

The Fitness and Lifestyle Centre (FLC) on the University of Regina campus has left broken glass uncleared and unreplaced for a month. Staff and frequenters of the centre see this as a common trend and believe the FLC is not a top priority for the […]
Student election causing controversies

Three potential election candidates claim unfair electoral practices are keeping them from making much needed changes to the University of Regina Students’ Union. Former candidate for Vice President of Student Affairs, Josiah Dondo felt as though he needed to withdraw due to alarming issues amongst […]
U of R’s Faculty of Arts close to a breaking point says professor

A university professors dire predictions for the faculty of Arts are not a certainty, according to the dean. Due to financial difficulties, a three-year plan of cuts has been made, which is based on enrolment targets. If those targets are not met, cuts could be […]
International Night celebrates the cultural diversity across the U of R

Lively music filled the gymnasium while bamboo poles slid across the stage as dancers from Maharlika Dance Group perform traditional Filipino dances, all parts of International Night at the University of Regina. Last Friday, hundreds of people wore colourful traditional costumes as International Night made […]
‘We want our voices to be heard’: U of R seeks campus feedback on Indigenous engagement

The University of Regina (U of R) wants to hear students’ feedback on how Indigenous engagement can be improved on campus. On Feb. 15, the university hosted an open house in its Research and Innovation Centre, in which students used sticky notes to express […]
Spring Career Fair returns to University of Regina

Mason Hausermann speaks with Indigenous career advisor Sandy Pipko. (Amir Said) Fifth-year student Mason Hausermann has been eagerly anticipating the Spring Career Fair at the University of Regina. “I believe the idea of networking, meeting people, shaking hands instead of just applying online, it’s all […]
U of R students want to get rid of mandatory gym fee

Mandatory fitness fees are annoying students at the University of Regina. All U of R students are required to pay a recreation and athletic fee, even the ones who do not wish to access the facilities or services. Because of this, some students feel they […]
University ski club offers experience to remember

New to Canada, Zuhruf Zarooq is thrilled to be going skiing for the first time with the University of Regina Ski and Board Club. “I came to Canada in 2021, at the height of the pandemic. I’ve been planning to go skiing because you have […]