Memorial University has announced that its shuttle bus service operating routes to Signal Hill Campus and the Marine Institute is ceasing operations. The announcement was made In a post on Memorial’s website, briefly stating: “The Memorial University shuttle is ceasing…
MUNL Political Science Professor denied term appointment for Fall 2023 semester: An interview with Dr. Mehmet Caman Part 2
This is Part 2 in a two-part series covering an interview with Political Science Professor Dr. Mehmet Caman Given the context of the recent MUNFA strike, what do the recent decisions made by HSS and Memorial, as a whole, say…
MUNL Political Science Professor denied term appointment for Fall 2023: An interview with Dr. Mehmet Caman Part 1
This is Part 1 in a two-part series covering an interview with Political Science Professor Dr. Mehmet Caman Dr. Mehmet Efe Caman, a scholar of international politics and human rights activist, has been a professor in the Political Science department…
Provincial government announces $10 million to Memorial University to offset Campus Renewal Fee
The provincial government has announced a one-time investment of $10 million in funding to Memorial University to offset the cost of the Campus Renewal Fee applied to students. The Government is touting this investment as a cost-saving measure stating the…
Artist-run center bridges art and technology for creative exploration
Eastern Edge, an artist-run center for visual arts, has recently been engaging in creative projects showcasing technology’s potential as a medium for creative expression. Having acquired a 3D printer, CNC machine, VR headset, and more, Eastern Edge has been demonstrating…
MUNSU hosts queer roundtable
MUNSU’s Trans Students Representative Randi Whelan hosted a Queer Roundtable last week to discuss rising queerphobia on campus. The event offered students an open venue and discussion surrounding queer Issues and what is needed to combat the increasing anti-queer actions…
Newfoundland and Labrador Youth Parliament: Empowering Youth Voices and Fostering Democratic Leadership
Youth & Politics About a month ago, I had seen online the prospects of attending something called ‘Youth Parliament’. As someone who is interested in politics and enjoys being involved with as many facets of it as possible of it,…
MUNSU holds townhall with Government and University Leaders
Written By: Bruce March, Sanuda Ranawake & Jacob Laybolt MUNL’s Declining Reputation On Wednesday, April 26th, the Memorial University Students Union held a town hall in the breezeway with government, senior administrators, and opposition parties. The topic of discussion: The…
Sci-Fi on the Rock: A weekend of pop-culture
Sci-Fi on the Rock held its annual convention this weekend at the Sheraton Hotel, its 15th convention since its inception in 2007. It was quite a busy weekend as hundreds of attendees were present at the Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, Gaming,…
Budget 2023: The Provincial Government’s Post-Secondary Policy
In late March, the Newfoundland and Labrador provincial government delivered its 2023 budget titled: ‘Your Health. Our Priority’. Indeed, this was very much a healthcare budget, with the government promising increases in spending, healthcare authority amalgamation, and changes to provincial…