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Memorial Students Rejected a Bad Proposal, Not a U-Pass Program

Published on March 13, 2019 in Journalism by Meagan Campbell

If you’re disappointed with the results of the recent U-Pass student vote at Memorial, don’t be disappointed with the students. It’s good news that 51% of eligible voters participated, and it means that 71% of those students voting “No” is a clear rejection of the proposal by the student body. However, this vote can only tell us how students felt about this proposal. It does not tell us how students feel about a U-Pass in general. Students did not support the specific U-Pass program proposed by Memorial University, Metrobus, and the City of St. John’s because of ineffective communication, inappropriate pricing, and inadequate scope to address the core transit issue: that all true growth opportunities for Metrobus ridership lie outside the current service area. Metrobus and the City have been thinking about U-Pass programs as a means of improving public transit since at least 2011. One of the recommendations in…

We need solidarity now more than ever

Published on May 9, 2018 in Opinion/Uncategorized by Rizza Umali

“Power goes to two poles – to those who’ve got the money and those who’ve got the people.” — Saul Alinsky May 1st marks May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, when countless workers across the globe take to the streets to commemorate the sacrifice and struggle of a strong labour movement that faced state-sanctioned violence to bring us the 8-hour work day, wages, benefits, and safe working environments, while continuing to hold institutions and governments accountable in what shouldn’t be an uphill battle for fair working conditions and living wages but often is. As a student at Memorial University for the past six years, I am no stranger to the immense contribution workers on our campus make, to allow students to learn in a safe and supportive environment. Despite the crumbling infrastructure due to years of upper level mismanagement, a profound amount of effort goes into keeping classrooms,…

Reading utopia to reclaim the University

Published on October 22, 2017 in Uncategorized by Nathan Elliott

The university should be a publicly funded place to imagine a better world.

Trump “has done us a favour”: Gwynne Dyer

Published on October 2, 2017 in Uncategorized by Luke Barry

One of Newfoundland’s most famous intellectuals argues the U.S. President’s election in 2016 offers valuable insight into American politics and society before it’s too late.

A future for students

Published on September 14, 2017 in Uncategorized by Sofia Descalzi

A prosperous economy and society in Newfoundland and Labrador requires affordable, accessible post-secondary education for all.

Driving women out

Published on August 23, 2017 in Uncategorized by Robin Durnford

How MUN’s reliance on contract labour is creating a hostile environment for female professors.

The hidden costs of exploiting contract faculty

Published on August 17, 2017 in Uncategorized by Nathan Elliott

Universities’ growing reliance on the exploitation of contract faculty erodes institutions of higher learning, and MUN is no different.

Seize back our University

Published on May 18, 2017 in Uncategorized by Robin Whitaker

Faculty members call for MUN administrators and government to renew their commitment to the public university.

Intersectional feminism does not uphold capitalism

Published on May 16, 2017 in Uncategorized by Rizza Umali

MUN Provost Dr. Noreen Golfman is waving the feminist flag while perpetuating class oppression.

MUN tuition and the myth of meritocracy

Published on May 11, 2017 in Uncategorized by Kyle Curlew

Ahead of Thursday’s decision by Memorial University’s Board of Regents to raise tuition for select students, the school’s provost revealed the fiction on which administrators hold the belief they’re not hurting students.

The rise of nativism in NL politics

Published on May 11, 2017 in To Each Their Own by Hans Rollmann

Our provincial and post-secondary leaders are playing with a dangerous idea.

MUN community must unite against provincial government’s austerity

Published on May 4, 2017 in Power and Dissent by Jon Parsons

Questionable strategy, fractured university community means everyone loses.

No, it does not cost $26K to educate a student

Published on May 3, 2017 in To Each Their Own by Hans Rollmann

In the fight over post-secondary funding, incorrect math is being used for political purposes.

Let’s fight for free education

Published on April 21, 2017 in Letters by TheIndependent.ca

“Education is a fundamental condition of human freedom.”

Muskrat protests move to Nalcor headquarters, MUN, Confederation Hill

Published on October 8, 2016 in Journalism by Cory Collins

Demonstrators in St. John’s send clear message that major human health concerns with the hydroelectric project must be addressed prior to reservoir flooding, Nalcor should be audited.

MUN Students’ Union pledges support for Make Muskrat Right

Published on October 3, 2016 in Journalism by Justin Brake

“Students call on government, Nalcor to take action to protect Indigenous lives.”

Poster campaign at MUN targets government over Muskrat Falls

Published on September 22, 2016 in Journalism by Justin Brake

“It’s absolutely unacceptable. This is human life, this is a traditional way of living,” says student who posted hundreds of posters condemning Liberal MHAs.

How parking drives automobility and harms us along the way

Published on August 4, 2016 in Gadfly by Robin Whitaker

As the province undertakes climate change consultations, the Pokémon Go craze and a story about a bike-using professional recycler should make us think twice about how parking provision and parking laws underpin a world engineered to isolate people from each other and the effects of our everyday actions.

Open Letter to Minister Gerry Byrne on his recent comments concerning part-time students

Published on April 20, 2016 in Letters by TheIndependent.ca

“Part-time students should not be punished for making the decisions necessary for themselves and their families to survive and to have a chance at a better future.”

Keep post-secondary education accessible: students

Published on April 13, 2016 in Journalism by Justin Brake

University and college students in Newfoundland and Labrador are taking to social media ahead of provincial budget to make case for well-funded higher learning.

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