All together now
The government of Greece, pushed by the European Union and the International Monetary Fund, has imposed tough austerity measures upon the Mediterranean nation. Sales taxes…
2011
Are you offended yet
Let’s say you are at a sporting event — say, kick boxing or mixed martial arts. You rant and rave and roar. It’s a contact…
That’s it, back to Winnipeg
May 31, 2011 will be remembered by Winnipeg hockey fans as one of the greatest days in the city’s history. As members of the Canadian…
A step forward for human rights
The University of Manitoba and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) signed a memorandum of understanding May 30, establishing a partnership in education and…
Top 10 ways to ruin your summer
Wear socks Yes, socks will ruin your summer. In order to truly appreciate summer, your feet must touch the grass and you must feel sand…
More money for graduates
Digvir Jayas, the University of Manitoba’s vice-president (research), is calling on the provincial government to invest $60 million annually in graduate studies. According to a…
Turning up the volume
The University of Manitoba’s campus radio station, UMFM, is back in action after successful renovations. Room 308 of University Centre was buzzing this month as…
Happy days for Winnipeg
These are joyous days for the city of Winnipeg: the weather is finally warming up, potholes are retreating into hibernation until next February and camping…
How to avoid your neighbour at all costs
Do you live within the confines of the hustle and bustle of a big city? If you do then odds are you also live in…
The Tree of Life
Terrence Malick’s fifth film, The Tree of Life, is a good film, but clarifying why can be an arduous task. Malick is known for creating…