The Manitou Beach drive-in, a community staple, most likely won’t be running this summer. Every summer for the last 65 years, the line for the drive-in begins two hours before the film even begins, with cars lined all the way to the highway. As the […]
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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 […]
Six years after new track, kart club still well-kept secret
Dave Oryschak says that in eight years of go-karting at South Sask. Kart Club, he has never seen anyone seriously injured. “I’d say if you looked at the statistics injury-wise, I would be very safe to say it’s much safer than even hockey or soccer, […]
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 […]
Gene Simmons returns to Prairies with Kiss farewell tour
Amir Said interviews Gene Simmons at Minhas Distillery. (Submitted by Amir Said) Legendary rock band Kiss is bringing their End of the Road World Tour to the Prairies, a place that is near and dear to lead singer and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame […]
Hoodoo Mafia: The Queen City Kids are Here
With the release of Hoodoo Mafia’s new album “From the Village,” the five-piece band from Regina is paying homage to the neighbourhood the musicians grew up in. “You know, Regina, it’s a pretty small town and visitors might think there’s not that much going on,” […]
Sask. Liberals seek name change amid party decline
The Saskatchewan Liberal Party is proposing a name change in hopes of re-attracting their centrist voter base. The suggestion for the name change came from a party member, and it is to be presented and voted on at the party’s annual general meeting scheduled for […]
Sundays at skatepark special for femmes, queers
Julie Thompson packs her skateboard and pink helmet into her car and heads to the Heritage Skatepark every Sunday. Between 1-5 p.m. is a skate session for femmes and queer folk. “These spaces are very important for marginalized communities,” said Thompson. “It can be hard […]
‘Chronic underfunding’ keeps teachers from meeting student needs says STF President
Teachers and students are suffering the impacts of underfunded schools and lack of supports in classrooms in a time of complex needs, says the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF). “We’ve been noticing a trend over the last several years where our classrooms are becoming more complex,” […]