Finally, a research article even an 8-year-old can undersand
Last year was a fantastic one for the science world, thanks largely to the efforts out of England. First, the journal The Lancet retracted Andrew…
2011
Transmit to transcend
Do the tools we use change us as a species? Can technology redefine our place in the universe? The questions may seem laden with clichés…
UMREG and Physical Plant to collaborate on university recycling program
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union’s recycling and environmental group, UMREG, will be transferring some of its current duties over to Physical Plant this term,…
It’s a long way to the top
Life at the top is something that is difficult to fathom from the bottom. While average Canadians are still struggling with the effects of the…
The noughties in Asian cinema
For the past month, arts and culture sections in newspapers and magazines have been filled with top 10s, fives and perhaps a few top 14s,…
Ford is No. 1
For the first time in 50 years, Ford has surpassed General Motors in total vehicle sales. This development is another indication of the changing global…
Creating little worlds
Lake Superior State University — longstanding arbiter of taste and go-to state university for word-banishing — declared the word “epic” banned for 2011. Along with…
Libraries are Radical!
The Plan documents the ongoing adventures that arise from living a truly alternative lifestyle: two people in love, no children, one works for an income,…
Bison briefs
In case you haven’t heard, starting Jan. 7 at the Bison basketball games and running until Feb. 26, Bison Sports will be holding a “Term…
Brand new heights
The U of M cheerleading team sent 2010 out with a bang, earning the highest title the program has ever attained in the cheer routine…