Starting a small farm
There is nothing more satisfying than eating a meal derived from plants you have grown yourself. Perhaps this is why so many people dream of…
2011
Food terrain
One night my mother made chicken with dinner. She asked me to try the chicken. I said “No, but thank you for asking.” She said…
Farming misconceptions
Agriculture seems to be a controversial topic on campus. Everyone knows we need food in order to survive and without modern agricultural practices we would…
Thank you
Every year, a squad of loyal volunteers dedicates their time to drawing, taking photos, copy editing and writing for the paper. They alone make the…
Living on 10 litres a day
Early this year I watched a four-part special investigation conducted by the Winnipeg Free Press titled “No Running Water.” The footage, available on their website,…
International news briefs
Rutgers university gets flack for spending thousands on Snooki Rutgers university, located in New Jersey, is being criticized for spending $32,000 for a speaking appearance…
UMSU holds AGM
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) held their annual general meeting (AGM) on March 31 to discuss what UMSU has accomplished this year and…
New minister of advanced education
On Monday, March 28, Erin Selby became the new minister for advanced education and literacy. “I’m excited and I’m honoured” Selby said of her new…
Youth engagement in politics an uphill battle
With the provincial election coming up in October, political parties and professors alike are hoping to get more young people engaged in the political process….
Election fever in Winnipeg South
On May 2, when Canadian citizens go back to the polls for the fourth time since 2004, voters in the Manitoba riding of Winnipeg South…