Be like Bond
Forget Texas Hold ’em, James bond would never play such a common and crude game — unless he was seducing a beautiful woman that is….
2011
Be like Rainman, but not really
Contrary to popular belief, counting cards in a game of blackjack is not illegal nor is it cheating, as long as the counting is done…
From real-life to fantasy
Betting on professional football has to be the most diabolical invention ever created; if you’ve ever bought a sports-betting ticket, you’ll know what I’m talking…
Injustice will not lead to justice
In a recent news article in the Manitoban, the topic of creating a new racialized student representative came up once again. I have written on…
Forum spurs discussion on Bipole III
A public forum on Manitoba Hydro’s proposed Bipole III power line was held at the University of Manitoba on Sept. 22 to analyze the heated…
Local briefs
Transgender woman files lawsuit against police A transgender woman has filed a lawsuit against the Winnipeg Police Service and the City of Winnipeg, alleging that…
Country-wide election analysis
Fixed election dates in fall 2011 present researchers with an unparalleled opportunity to study the quality of democracy in provincial elections across five Canadian campuses…
Road construction underway
Construction continues throughout the University of Manitoba campus, with construction projects underway on Chancellor Matheson, the Pembina Highway intersection and Maclean Crescent. “The good news…
Laptop theft number one crime on campus
Laptop theft is regarded as the most common crime on the University of Manitoba campus, Linda Lavallee, director of Security Services at the U of…
When Larry met Ashley
I can count all the times I’ve been to the casino on both hands. There’s no reason in particular, it’s just not my cup of…