U of M lifts mask mandate, unless cameras are nearby

criticized president Randolph’s decision, saying it was made with public image in mind rather than student wellness .

“ consulted when making decisions that could potentially affect our well-being,” she said.

I think this says a lot about patriarchy and the power structures of our society’s institutions,” Applebottom-Jeans said.

“We have no record of Sanders being registered in courses at the University of Manitoba,” she said.

“I’m like 90 per cent sure he’s not a student.”

The former U.S. presidential candidate originally announced his intention to run for student association president at a press conference in February from the steps of the U.S. Capitol building.

“I have been proud to serve as the senator from Vermont for many years, but the UMSA presidency is an opportunity to do something that really matters for working people,” he said during his announcement.

Sanders also said he would be stepping down as the chair of the U.S. Senate committee on health, education, labor and pensions in order to campaign for the role.

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After heavy consideration and debate, the U of M has announced it will be lifting its masking policy for all students and staff that is, unless they are having their photograph taken

University president Ralph Randolph stated that the mask mandate was in place for so long “basically just for show,” before they thought of this compromise.

“Science says masks are safe and effective at protecting students, but they’re just as effective at protecting the public image of our institution,” Randolph said.“We believe this policy will be very effective at slowing the spread of negative publicity and the virus too, I guess.”

Some, such as third-year nursing student Amy Applebottom-Jeans, have

“The scales of justice and power are tilted toward people who think they know what is best for the good of the people, but are more concerned with their own image.”

Applebottom-Jeans explained that she will be going to the local media about this in order to advocate for the student voice to be heard.

“I will not rest until big institutions like U of M understand that the students matter and that we deserve to be

In response to the criticism that policy only exists to preserve the university’s image, Randolph went on to explain that this decision prioritized the university’s image.

“The media matters, the public image of this school matters and, of course, the students matter,” Randolph explained, “but I think there are too many opinions nowadays, you can’t make everyone happy.” ivorybuffalo@themanitoban.com

“We’ve done a lot of good work in committee,” he said. “At a time when so many Americans are struggling to make ends meet, to be working to protect public education, Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, I think that’s a good thing. But we need to keep our eye on the ball.”

“As UMSA president I’d be able to make sure every student gets an extra chicken finger when you order at Degrees.” ivorybuffalo@themanitoban.com