According to a 2021 University of Regina study, 19 percent of Saskatchewan’s population lives in poverty. The child poverty rate, at 26 percent, is the second highest rate in the country. Poverty involves a complex array of risk factors that adversely affect the population in a multitude of ways, including: -Emotional and social challenges. -Acute…
No one should be told how to express their gender identity and no one should interfere with someone’s journey of finding what that identity encompasses. “Reparative” or “conversion” therapy is a dangerous practice that targets LGBTQ youth and seeks to change their sexual or gender identities. So-called “conversion therapy,” sometimes known as “reparative therapy,” is…
CONTENT WARNING FOR POTENTIALLY TRIGGERING SUBJECTS AS RAPE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, SEXUAL HARASSMENT, AND FEMICIDE Encompassing or explaining the plight of women in today’s world is a disheartening and daunting but necessary and ultimately hopeful endeavour made even more so by the unfortunately unending list of atrocities, assaults, and abuses of authority that continue to marginalized…
On the Stage, Out in the Community, And Just In Time Fools Rush In and we love them for it, especially when they’re bringing community talent to the stage live and on campus. “Fools Rush In” the comedy show took place April 1st (of course) and gave all kinds of performers an opportunity “to grab…
ATTENTION STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF REGINA The 2022 URSU By-Election is coming and it’s your chance to be instrumental in providing direction to your Students’ Union on how best to support U of R students. A small investment of your time could enrich the lives of your fellow students and take their educational experience…
To some, gender empowerment may sound like the title of a university course or a buzzword heard on social media, but what does it mean? It is more than a term or a collection of words, though, as those affected by the imbalance of power face more barriers, have fewer opportunities, and can be used,…
Hello students! My name is Pedram (he/him) and I am a graduate student of the department of Engineering and Applied Science, as the URSU’s VP Operations and Finance. As a student I know the challenges that each student is dealing with and am trying to solve student problems to ease the way, especially for newcomers.…
Hello, students! I am the Vice President of External Affairs, and my name is Nadiya (she/her). I was an active URSU board member as Director of Education last year. I have multiple local, regional, provincial, and national ties to numerous Saskatchewan student and Regina-based communities. My outlook for the coming year is one of friendship,…
Hello! My name is Harshkumar (he/him), I am a fourth-year Bachelor of Science student majoring in Computer Science. As the URSU VP of Student Affairs (VPSA), I am working to create student Legal advocacy, mental health support, and events that build community. I am also working to create a campus that is more sustainable, inclusive,…
Introducing your 2022-2023 URSU President, Navjot Kaur! Greetings to all. My name is Navjot Kaur (she/her), President of URSU (University of Regina Students’ Union). This is my second year at UofR. To begin, I am honoured that students chose me as your student representative and I am very honoured to serve you this year in…
