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''The Manitoban'' is the official
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. Published for the first time on November 5, 1914, the ''Toban'', as it is called for short, is one of the oldest and largest (by circulation and budget) student newspapers in
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. The tabloid-sized paper is published monthly during the summer and every Wednesday during the regular Fall-Winter
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session. The Manitoban is
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and is completely owned and operated by students. During the fall and winter 10,000 copies of the ''Manitoban'' are printed on a weekly basis, and distributed extensively on both campuses of the University of Manitoba and throughout Winnipeg. Notable past contributors include
Marshall McLuhan Herbert Marshall McLuhan (July 21, 1911 – December 31, 1980) was a Canadian philosopher whose work is among the cornerstones of the study of media theory. He studied at the University of Manitoba and the University of Cambridge. He began his ...
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Marcel Dzama Marcel Dzama (born May 4, 1974) is a contemporary artist from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada who currently lives and works in New York City. His work has been exhibited internationally, in particular his ink and watercolor drawings. Education Dzama r ...
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Andrew Coyne James Andrew Coyne (born December 23, 1960) is a Canadian columnist with ''The Globe and Mail'' and a member of the ''At Issue'' panel on CBC's '' The National''. Previously, he has been national editor for ''Maclean's'' and a columnist with ''Na ...
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Nahlah Ayed Nahlah Ayed (Arabic: نهله عَايِد) is a Canadian journalist, who is currently the host of the academic documentary program ''Ideas'' on CBC Radio One and a reporter with CBC News. She was previously a foreign correspondent with the netw ...
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Graham Spry Graham Spry, CC (February 20, 1900 - November 24, 1983) was a Canadian broadcasting pioneer, business executive, diplomat and socialist. He was the husband of Irene Spry and father of Robin Spry, Richard Spry and Lib Spry. Life He was born in ...
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Izzy Asper Israel Harold "Izzy" Asper (August 11, 1932– October 7, 2003) was a Canadian tax lawyer and media magnate. He was the founder and owner of the now-defunct TV and media company CanWest Global Communications Corp and father to its former CEO and ...
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Editors-in-chief

The ''Manitoban'' starts advertising for the position of editor-in-chief (EiC) each February, and normally hires for the position at the beginning of March. EiCs are hired for a term position of 54 weeks, from May 1 to May 14, with the overlap intended to be used for the outgoing EiC to train their replacement. EiCs are chosen by the Hiring Committee, made up of the paper's Editorial Board and two non-editor staff members. The hiring process consists of a written application, an editing test and an intensive in-person interview. EiCs may hold the position for two consecutive years, but must be rehired by the Hiring Committee after their first term. Despite funding from the general student population, students who are not on the paper's staff do not participate in the selection of EiC. The EiC is the head of the Manitoban and is responsible for organizing, editing and approving the paper's content. They are also tasked, in cooperation with the Business Manager, with hiring the staff each year. In addition to these responsibilities, the EiC is the chair of the Editorial Board and the president of the Manitoban Newspaper Publications Corporation.


Current and past EICs

* Gillian Brown – current EiC * Ty Brass – 2021-22 * Matthew Doering – 2020–21 * Malak Abas – 2019–20 * Garett Williams – 2017–19 * Craig Adolphe – 2015–17 * Fraser Nelund – 2014–15 * Bryce Hoye – 2013–14 * Ryan Harby – 2012–13 * Leif Larsen – 2010–12 * Kevin Doole – 2009–10 * Tessa Vanderhart – 2007-09 * Carson Jerema – 2006-07 * Regan Sarmatiuk – 2005-06 * Joel Trenaman – 2004-05 * Bernice Pontanilla – 2001-02 * Phil Koch – 2000-01 * Kevin Matthews – 1999-00 * Ed Janzen – 1997-99 * Matt Lazowski – 1996-97 * Jeff Oliver – 1996-96 * Jeff Zuk – 1994-95 * Alayne Armstrong – 1991-92 * Paul Hayward – 1990-91 * Eric Bertam – 1989-90 * Elizabeth Bricknell – 1988-89 * Mark Mignacca – 1987–1988


Editorial board

The Manitoban's editorial board meets on a weekly basis during the publishing season, deems what is fit to print in the paper and debates issues of policy. It is made up of editors, and two temporary members of the non editorial staff who are rotated out after three representatives meetings. The EiC is the chair of the editorial board, but only votes in the event of a tie.


See also

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List of student newspapers in Canada This is a list of post secondary Canadian student newspapers, listed by province. Alberta British Columbia Manitoba New Brunswick Newfoundland and Labrador Nova Scotia Ontario Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan See a ...
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List of newspapers in Canada This list of newspapers in Canada is a list of newspapers printed and distributed in Canada. Daily newspapers Local weeklies Alberta * Airdrie – ''Airdrie Echo'' * Bashaw – '' Bashaw Star'' * Bassano – ''Bassano Times'' * Beaumont – ...


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The Manitoban
{{DEFAULTSORT:Manitoban Student newspapers published in Manitoba University of Manitoba Canadian University Press Publications established in 1914 1914 establishments in Manitoba