Altercation leaves student banned from Saskatoon pub
An international student was refused service and escorted out of a pub by the Saskatoon Police Service based on discrimination, Eze says.
Week of Sept 21, 2017
UPCOMING EVENTS Sept. 21: Indigenous Students’ Welcome Panel Held from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Common Area of the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre, the Indigenous Students’ Welcome Panel will feature a student-led panel discussion on tips and advice to help new Indigenous students navigate university life. Speakers include Vanessa Johnson, Leigh Thomas,…
Renovating Louis’ a prudent move for the USSU
The USSU finances renovations to a student-centred building in the wake of provincial austerity.
Cabinet shuffle sees Kevin Doherty return as minister of advanced education
Kevin Doherty will be returning to his previous position as minister of advanced education, following a cabinet shuffle that was announced at the end of August.
STM uses renovation to expand spaces in north wing for students
St. Thomas More College prioritizes student space by expanding and upgrading the lounge and library during the structural renovations.
Students talk racism in the city of bridges
Students share their experiences with racism on campus and in Saskatoon
Open textbooks will provide savings for students
With the high costs of post secondary education that students face, access to free textbooks seems like a dream too good to be true. Before you rush to the bookstore this fall, look a little closer at your syllabi. For some students, this dream is becoming a reality. Over the summer, the University of Saskatchewan…
Saskatchewan students unite to take on provincial budget cuts
The University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union is reforming the Saskatchewan Students’ Coalition as a way to unify with other institutions in the province and lobby against post-secondary cuts, after the austerity measures implemented by the provincial government on March 22. When the annual provincial was budget announced, revealing that funding to advanced education would be…
The 2017-18 USSU executives prepare for the upcoming year
On March 22, four students were selected to be executives for the University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union, acting as a representative body for all undergraduate students in both academic and non-academic matters. Now that the 2017-18 academic year is finally here, the USSU executives are ready to implement their goals for the year and give…
Co-curricular records program set to roll out for undergraduate students
A new volunteer-focused resource is in development by the University of Saskatchewan to validate undergraduate students’ extra-curricular work. Currently, co-curricular records are available to students in the colleges of Arts and Science and Education, but they are set to extend to other colleges in the coming years. CCR are a personalized summary of learning activities that…