Closing out the schedule
In the final set of home games before the Canada West playoffs, both the men’s and women’s volleyball teams hosted the visiting Calgary Dinos, each…
February 2011
Pro Bowl vs. All-Star
Last month, the NHL and NFL both hosted their All-Star/Pro Bowl games on Jan. 30, with all the glitz and glamour one would expect from…
No more party buses at U of M
The University of Manitoba has banned buses, rented for events involving alcohol, from entering the Fort Garry Campus as a response to safety concerns. However,…
Adding polling stations won’t reduce apathy: students, CRO
This year’s UMSU election will be in full swing after nominations for candidates close Feb. 18. Now for the next step: where to vote? Chief…
Bizarre night in women’s hockey
“It’s a very strange situation. It’s probably without precedent in hockey, as far as I know.” This statement came from Bison women’s hockey head coach…
To the animals, should you ever learn to read
My cat: Despite what popular society may suggest, the morning time is the most important time of day to sleep. I will love you like…
Hearts in the Arts
It is one of life’s great pleasures to rank stuff. Anything in the arts especially lends itself to those sorts of subjective, qualitative declarations, and…
21st century toys
Although the number 2011 lacks the aesthetic polish of a nice round zero at the end of it, this year, and not last, marks the…
Give it a shot
Feb. 14 marks the beginning of Fair Trade Manitoba’s One-Month Challenge. Manitobans are challenged to buy only fair trade certified coffee, tea and chocolate —…
Retail worker blues
I don’t get mad very often. Sure I get frustrated, discouraged and annoyed . . . but mad is one of those special emotions that…