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On The Record – S3E5 – Wellbeing Referendum

TMU held a referendum to increase fees for student well-being services. We hear that story, and sit down with a student to hear about her personal experiences with health issues on campus.

by Maya Abramson, Andrew Yang and Racy Rafique
written by Maya Abramson, Andrew Yang and Racy Rafique
Graphic by Masih K

TMU held a referendum asking students to approve a fee increase to improve student well-being services. The vote became controversial, as the proposed increase was from about 4 dollars in fees to almost 40. Racy Rafique takes us through the reporting she did on this story for On The Record. Plus, we sit down with Meghan McCracken, a TMU student who shares her personal experiences with physical and mental health issues, and the challenges in getting supports on-campus.

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Hosts: Maya Abramson, Racy Rafique, Andrew Yang

Guests: Meghan McCracken

On the Record Podcast
On the Record Podcast
On the Record

This podcast is produced by students in the undergraduate and graduate programs at the School of Journalism

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Maya Abramson

Broadcast/Podcast/Social editor, On The Record, Fall 2022.

Andrew Yang

Podcast/Broadcast/Social editor, On The Record, Fall 2022.

Racy Rafique

Reporter, On The Record, Fall 2022.

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