At the University of Regina, some Arts students feel undervalued in comparison to those in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, better known as STEM. “I feel like there’s a lot more appreciation for STEM in society in general,” said Carmen Jerry, a fourth-year student […]
Winning has become commonplace among Regina’s high-profile football teams as the junior Regina Thunder, University of Regina Rams, and the CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders are all atop their league standings. The progression begins at Junior, cultivated by the leadership qualities during their time on the Thunder. […]
Bardia Eisazadeh is an international accounting student whose family paid $9,208.45 Cdn for the fall semester tuition at the University of Regina, almost three times domestic tuition. “Tuition is always in international students’ minds,” said Eisazadeh. “I know it’s gonna be hard for [my family].” […]
Criminologist and University of Regina professor Dr. Lorna Ferguson hopes her new book “Missing Persons: Beyond Serial Killers and Unexplained Disappearances” will break untrue stereotypes about missing persons reports. “We forget to include different voices and different representations when we talk about missing persons,” said […]
It’s -45 C. Welcome to Saskatchewan. For Regina Public Schools that means buses aren’t running, though schools remain open. Locals joke that the schools themselves don’t close because they’re buit “Saskatchewan tough.”
by Josh Diaz A local Regina man has turned his passion for virtual reality into reality. Since opening in October, The Grid VR Arcade has attracted hundreds of new customers to try out virtual reality for the first time, according to its company president. Operating […]
Reconciliation and the Media: Eugene Arcand, residential school survivor, delivering his speech. Photo by Caitlin Taylor. Written by Kyrsten Stringer Published: 21 November 2016 “Good morning.” Silence. “Is there anybody in here?” It’s a joke. The audience — a smorgasbord of journalists and representatives from Indigenous communities […]
John Lagimodiere enjoying the conference. Photo by Caitlin Taylor Written by Cory Coleman Published: 28 November 2016 For the last 20 years, John Lagimodiere has been working to unite Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. Among his many jobs, Lagimodiere is the president and owner of Aboriginal Consulting Services […]
Jason Warick explaining the media’s role in reconciliation. Photo by: Caitlin Taylor Written by Josh Diaz Published: 28 November 2016 The sound of a gunshot echoed through the Saskatoon air. Jason Warick knew this is what he had been training for. On May 27, 2012, Warick finished […]
Written by Rebbeca Marroquin Published: 28 November 2016 Nelson Bird working as the Assignment Editor for CTV Regina. Photo by Rebbeca Marroquin. Growing up on Peepeekisis First Nation, it was clear to Nelson Bird that his culture was falsely perceived by society. When he occasionally watched the […]
Marie Wilson delivers the keynote address at the Reconciliation and Media Conference in Saskatoon. Photo by Caitlin Taylor. Written by Janelle Blakley Published: 21 November 2016 Inviting commissioner Marie Wilson of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to give the keynote address at the Reconciliation and Media conference […]
Lisa Ford listens to the speaker at the conference. Photo by Caitlin Taylor Written by Madina Azizi Published: 21 November 2016 After attending Reconciliation and the Media conference, Lisa Ford can bring the understanding and passion she used to advocate for women in male-dominated newsrooms to […]
Mervin Brass speaks at The Reconciliation and the Media Conference photo by Caitlin Taylor Written by Brenna Engel Published: 21 November 2016 Mervin Brass speaks at The Reconciliation and the Media Conference photo by Caitlin Taylor “Give them an opportunity. Give them a chance to […]
David Kirton listens attentively as speakers explore the many ways that the media can help work towards reconciliation. Photo by Caitlin Taylor Written by Jennifer Ackerman Published: 21 November 2016 David Kirton is a Métis broadcaster, and while he can describe in great detail his […]
