Strippers in suburbia
When the hook from this classic Ol’ Dirty Bastard song started playing and Roxy Roller unenthusiastically chewed gum and pranced around the dance floor topless,…
2010
Homefield disadvantage
A new stadium without a canopy would be like the Bombers without coaching controversy. It would still function, but the fans would be uncomfortable. Removing…
Pakistan under water, Haiti under spotlight
In January 2010, the international response to a devastating earthquake in Haiti sent a feeling of unity and pride throughout the world. In a place…
Sanctions in Iran not the answer
I was hiking on an Iranian hillside, exploring the ruins of a long-abandoned castle, when I met Masumah and her husband Mohammad. Masumah spoke some…
Degrees Update
Degrees is expected to be up and running again in time for the first day of the classes, although slightly later than it’s expected completion…
UMSS lockout ends
The University of Manitoba and members of the AESES-UMSS union reached an agreement Tuesday afternoon, effectively ending the lockout imposed by the university. Security Services…
Fort Richmond citizens voice stadium concerns
On Monday night just over 200 concerned Fort Richmond citizens packed the Richmond Kings Community Centre to voice their displeasure with the ongoing plans to…
LOCKED OUT
Efforts to reach a contract deal between University of Manitoba Security Services (UMSS) and the University of Manitoba stalled Friday, resulting in the university initiating…
Death Defying feats
Earlier this month, a Russian man collapsed dead while competing in the Sauna World Championships in Heinola, Finland. An elderly Vladimir Ladyzhenskiy was competing against…
Blame Game a real shame
Four p.m. Saturday afternoon and I’m still speechless. I had prepared all week to sing the praises of a team that was 3-4, with a…