A new type of Egyptian
gypt’s president, Hosni Mubarak, has kept the country under Emergency Law for the entire duration of his 30-year so-called “democratic” rule. This law suspends constitutional…
2011
The cradle of civilization in chaos
once lived in Egypt: the land of the pharaohs, the cradle of civilization, the most prosperous and most beautiful place in the world; a land…
Athlete’s Angle
Hard to believe that 15 years ago this April, Winnipeg was crushed as fans had to sit back and watch their beloved Jets move to…
Closing out the schedule
In the final set of home games before the Canada West playoffs, both the men’s and women’s volleyball teams hosted the visiting Calgary Dinos, each…
Pro Bowl vs. All-Star
Last month, the NHL and NFL both hosted their All-Star/Pro Bowl games on Jan. 30, with all the glitz and glamour one would expect from…
No more party buses at U of M
The University of Manitoba has banned buses, rented for events involving alcohol, from entering the Fort Garry Campus as a response to safety concerns. However,…
Adding polling stations won’t reduce apathy: students, CRO
This year’s UMSU election will be in full swing after nominations for candidates close Feb. 18. Now for the next step: where to vote? Chief…
Bizarre night in women’s hockey
“It’s a very strange situation. It’s probably without precedent in hockey, as far as I know.” This statement came from Bison women’s hockey head coach…
To the animals, should you ever learn to read
My cat: Despite what popular society may suggest, the morning time is the most important time of day to sleep. I will love you like…
Hearts in the Arts
It is one of life’s great pleasures to rank stuff. Anything in the arts especially lends itself to those sorts of subjective, qualitative declarations, and…