The effect of COVID-19 has been felt across every aspect of society. This is especially true with university students, as the new norm is making many of them have trouble looking forward to another academic year of online classes. “I’m sad,” said Kara Miskolczi, a […]
A student-led petition generated 4,500 on-line signatures — roughly one-quarter of the University of Regina’s enrolment — and helped convince the school to implement pass/fail grades for the current, virus-interrupted semester. In the petition she posted March 24 on www.change.org, U of R student Sara […]
Parents who are also students at the University of Regina (U of R) are dealing with unique situations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Classes have been suspended at the U of R since March 14. “It was a big surprise,” said Kristin Horse, U of […]
This year’s Minifie Lecture drew an impressive crowd to the University of Regina as guest speaker Jana Pruden, an award winning reporter and feature writer at the Globe and Mail, gave an inspiring and entertaining talk. Pruden was elated to be presented with the opportunity […]
As the first step toward leaving its national body, the University of Regina Students Union is withholding up to $157,000 it collected from student fees this year. “We’ve been collecting fees for [the Canadian Federation of Students], but we’ve been withholding sending it to them,” […]
The Champions of Change club is looking to make a difference in the lives of women – and everyone who menstruates – at the University of Regina. “I think it’s really important that women feel safe and included,” said the Champions of Change event coordinator, […]
By temporarily not allowing customers to use reusable cups at on-campus coffee shops, the University of Regina is trying to prevent a possible future outbreak of the new coronavirus. The new coronavirus, known as COVID-19, has prompted multiple coffee shop franchises around Canada – including […]
Trifon’s Family Restaurant found itself in a scary situation on March 6, as a car drove through its patio in a confirmed case of impaired driving. “It happened around 12:10 a.m. I believe,” said a witness who wished to remain anonymous. “My manager and I […]
A letter signed by 34 university professors has resulted in meetings among faculty and administration to take place as well as a rally and round dance. The University of Regina held an executive of council meeting on Feb. 26. One topic of discussion included an […]
Saskatchewan teachers have voted to move forward with job action if talks are not settled with the provincial government. The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) voted 96 per cent in favour of job sanctions according to their announcement made on Feb. 24. Education students from the […]
