The battle for Egypt
In the past weeks, the world has watched as Hosni Mubarak laid siege to Egypt. He shut down the Internet, the cellphone service and removed…
2011
CFS-Manitoba chairperson narrowly avoids impeachment
The Canadian Federation of Students-Manitoba had a particularly tense meeting Feb. 10, with a motion on the agenda to remove chairperson Alanna Makinson. The motion…
Some international students at the U of M denied access to health coverage
International students at the University of Manitoba continue to be faced with various complications when trying to access healthcare. When an international student arrives in…
Eating ethically
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,…
U of M sculpture competition announces winner
Joshua Roach was announced, on Jan. 28, as the winner of the third annual University of Manitoba’s Sculptural Experience competition. Sculptural Experience is a competition…
Residence students not covered under Residential Tenancies Act
Under the Residential Tenancies Act, a rental unit is defined as “any living accommodation” and a residential complex is defined as “a building or part…
Two points none the richer
With the Calgary Dinos enjoying a bye weekend, the fourth place Canada West Bison men’s hockey team was hoping to be able to pull ahead…
Athlete’s Angle
The crew at Athlete’s Angle loves them some football, and although I’m sure you’ve had more than your fair share of Super Bowl chit-chat, we…
Bison briefs
Basketball The Bison men’s basketball team came into their two games this past weekend sitting in seventh place, still looking to book their playoff ticket….
Man of the hour
After over 1,600 games in both the National Hockey League and the American Hockey League, Winnipeg native Mike Keane finally had his jersey retired to…