Jesus lizard (and shark, and bird . . . )
Sexual reproduction is a wonderful thing — scientifically speaking, of course. Through the combining of genetic material two individuals create a genetic offspring that is…
2010
The age of things
Just over 200 years ago, the prevailing belief popularized by religious mythology was that the planet earth had been around for just some 10,000 years….
Dr. Know
About time you monkeys showed up — it’s been almost a month since your last genetics lesson, and I was worried you might’ve developed a…
Science opinions
If you’ve been keeping up with news from Afghanistan in recent years you’ll know that a significant problem for NATO governments is the rapid growth…
Candidates for UMSU executive positions running uncontested in 2010 election
For the first time in three years, there is only one slate running in the UMSU elections. Heather Laube, current vice-president student services, is running…
UMSU council representative interviews
Two candidates: LGBTT* students’ rep LGBTT* students’ representative candidate: Neal Pineda The Manitoban: Why did you choose to run for this position? Neal Pineda: Originally…
Graduate students elect new GSA executive
Meaghan Labine has been elected the new Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) president for the 2010-11 year. The other GSA executive include: vice president external, Liz…
Transit users can now text for ‘real-time’ bus schedules
Winnipeg Transit has launched a new system that allows transit users to text for “real-time” bus schedules. Introduced on Feb. 10, the new system, called…
UMSU notes, Feb. 25
On Feb. 25, UMSU held its bi-weekly meeting in the UMSU Chambers located in 176 Helen Glass. The Chief Returning Officer, Jason van Rooy, gave…
Health Canada approves HPV vaccine for men
Health Canada has approved the use of the HPV vaccine Gardasil for men. Merck Frosst was granted authorization by the federal government on Feb. 22…