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Mature U1 students at greater risk for failing first year than those with high school
Mature students at the University of Manitoba are at greater risk for failing their first year than U1 students who have completed their high school degree according to Christine Blais, director of U1.
Scrubbing out marine life
So what happens after you wash your face, scrub off the undesirable dead skin cells, polyethylene beads float past water filtration systems into water systems and small creatures eat them, mistaking them for food? Researchers have proposed several consequences of the ingested plastic on marine life. Thompson explained that there is clear evidence that the plastic consumed by marine life is not passing through their gut in normal ways, “Some have suggested that it will lead to the artificial sensation that the animal is full and perhaps reduce its desire to eat. Others have simply suggested that it will impair the ability to digest food and gain nourishment in a normal way.”
To speak or not to speak, that is the question
Unfortunately, many well-meaning progressives of all stripes forgot the victories won with the support of free speech, and wanted to restrict speech when it could have offensive effect
Deconstructing divinity
Jen Robinson examines how religion manifests itself in the brain. Are religious experiences genuine? Are millions of followers being led by delusions? Leading neuroscientists weigh in.
The Beat! make their own kind of music
Local duo, The Beat!, like to have private dance parties in their living room and you're invited!
Sit-down with Santa Claus
Christmas is fast approaching, and it’s time to check in with our local Santa Claus. Being the magical mogul that he is, Santa appears to be in several Winnipeg malls at once.
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Luke Doucet: A happy loser to Neil Young
Luke Doucet, partly raised Winnipegger, partly raised everywhere else, talks about how it's the greatest feeling in the world to be a loser.
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Dolly Parton brings it all to Winnipeg
I don't think I was even old enough to know what breasts were when I met Dolly Parton.
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Barack Obama approved by American people, challenges lay ahead for new President
According to Slate.com two thirds of America’s population believes that “relations between black and whites will eventually be worked out.”
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Bomb Threat Reported at the University of Manitoba
The University of Manitoba evacuated the Fletcher Argue, Isbister and Tier buildings in response to a called in bomb threat.
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Yeah, we printed that
There was a debate over one of our Comment pieces this issue, more specifically the debate was over a word.
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WCMA winners announced!
Manitoban Musicians clean up nicely at the 2008 Western Canadian Music Awards.
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Peg Gritty
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Caribou takes home the Polaris award and $20,000
As the third annual Canadian music award finished, one bestial artist was feeling loved.
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Election day causes driving deaths
University of Toronto professor Dr. Donald Redelmeier has co-researched a new study that points out an increase in driving related fatalities on Election Day.
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Fake Emails from Prime Minister Harpers Email Address
Fake Emails from Prime Minister Harpers Email Address:
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