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Pax Americana is gone, now what?
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War made the United States what it is. In the wake of geopolitical conflict, the country was catapulted into world dominance, but now, the relative stability that emerged following the Second World War is...
We owe Afolabi Stephen Opaso remembrance and action
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Right at the year’s close, news that 19-year-old U of M international student Afolabi Stephen Opaso was killed by police on Dec. 31, 2023 shook the community. Apparently, though, it didn’t hit the U...
Dystopian contests show our unstable finances
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When driving to campus, I usually wallow in self-doubt or think about my thesis. I will also have the radio playing in the background, the same pop songs rotating to the point that they...
The need for community and care
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Growing up in Manitoba as a queer mixed Japanese Canadian, I cannot overstress the importance of maintaining safe and inclusive communities.
After emerging from COVID-19 isolation and Zoom schools I had a burning desire to...
The art of appreciating bad art
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Art, like any creative endeavour, does not exist in a vacuum. There is always a context and meaning behind what it represents. However, sometimes it’s important to forget all that and just have fun....
Liberals must reckon with Trudeau’s tenure
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Across different media outlets, the news paints a dire picture for the prime minister. However, this position should not spell the end of the Liberal government. The Liberal party can save itself before the...
Who gets to dictate new speech?
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Fashion can be a funny thing. Some people seem able to spot style trends and are the earliest adopters of what is new. Others wait until they see influential people around them get into...







