Diwali
On Oct. 26, scores of people in South Asia celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights. Countless Canadians celebrated as well, in a tradition that is…
2011
In memory of Margaret Ogrodnick
At Prof. Margaret Ogrodnick’s funeral earlier this month, I sat in a church pew with other students from her political philosophy class and listened as…
400 year anniversary
Did you know the University of Manitoba has a first edition copy of the King James Bible? If you know where to go and who…
CD Review: The Darcys, The Darcys
This October saw the Toronto-based band the Darcys deliver their first offering on the Arts & Crafts label. Produced by Murray Lightburn of the Dears,…
Youth wasted on the fruit flies
Death. It is the single most poignant similarity between us all. Regardless of how one lives their life, safe and secure, reckless and adventurous, we…
HIV breakthrough
A South African husband and wife team have won the first-ever Olusegun Obasanjo Prize for their work on a microbicide gel that significantly reduces the…
Outstanding predictions
Most Outstanding Player Anthony Calvillo, QB, Alouettes Travis Lulay, QB, Lions Calvillo led the league in passing yards and completions, and tied for most touchdowns…
international news briefs
Over 1000 Afghans protest possible pact to keep US troops in Afghanistan More than 1,000 university students blocked a main highway in eastern Afghanistan on…
UMSU notes
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) met on Nov. 17. The meeting began with a presentation by Maire McDermott and John Sinclair from University…
BoG notes
The U of M Board of Governors met Nov. 15. At the beginning of the meeting, the board watched a short video called “Open Doors…