Two weeks in Palestine and Israel
This summer, I was fortunate enough to attend the first Independent Jewish Voices solidarity tour of Palestine and Israel. This was a very emotional and…
August 2010
A shattered dream or a dream yet to come true?
Canada is a country with a lack of jobs for the new immigrants, regardless of how qualified they are. Many immigrants are highly educated in…
You call this camping?
Camping is one of the best activities to do in the summer. The possibilities are seemingly endless and camping trips are always satisfying. Or at…
Lack of aid available for young drug abusers and their families disgraceful
For most people, having a family member arrested is probably one of the most upsetting things that could happen to you. But if that family…
Never quit, boys, never quit
The other evening, my buddy Woodtick and I were drinking a beer behind the Park Theatre, waiting to see the Fred Eaglesmith Travelling Show. The…
I will survive
You there, what are you doing? Haven’t you heard that newspapers are dead? Why are you sitting here with a piece of dead tree in…
UMSU notes
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) council met on July 22, 2010. UMSU President Heather Laube reported that the National Aboriginal Day of Action…
Aramark takes over management of Special Functions
On July 1, 2010, as part of the University of Manitoba’s resource optimization project (ROSE), the management of Special Functions, the university department responsible room…
International Briefs
University graduates find opening in international job market An increasing number of university graduates have stepped into the career of teaching English overseas, reported the Guardian….
Orientation worth the mandatory trip for new students
Students can expect a fun and informative experience at both the UMSU and U1 orientations this year. “During U1 Orientation, students can look forward to…