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 […]
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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 […]
Diverse group gathers to set up teepees in Glen Anaquod’s honour
Because non-Indigenous people were encouraged to join the Glen Anaquod Memorial Tipi Raising Competition, Aziz Mian was able to learn about traditional knowledge in a safe and fun environment. “I’ve learned a lot about their history and it’s really interesting to learn new things about […]
Can you dodge a wrench?
The Motherduckers: (from left to right; back: Thomas Suwala, Ben Norton, Reece Gilbert, Sam Rayner; middle: Nolan Rae, me, Alyssa Hoffert, Ashley Prosser; front: Shayla Pelletier, Aiden Doig, J’Lynn Aquin) According to the 2004 classic comedy Dodgeball, “if you can dodge a wrench, you can […]
U of R parking woes continue to frustrate students
As classes at the University of Regina have started transitioning back to in-person learning, many students are once again facing a frustration that comes with it: parking. “I bought a parking pass at the beginning of January thinking we would be going back at the […]