Pondering pesticides: Poison is bad for you?
A pesticide is a substance used to kill or control plants or animals that we consider to be pests. In agriculture, when we talk about…
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Keep it organic? Study suggests organics no more “nutritious” than conventional foods
Are organic produce and animal products more “nutritious” than conventional counterparts? In September of this year, a study entitled “Are Organic Foods Safer or Healthier…
Beyond animal rights, the search for a sustainable and ethical vegan diet
It seemed so simple at first; I was an empathetic person, so I became vegetarian. Little did I know that my journey to ethical and…
Agriculture student competing for award in New York
University of Manitoba student Brett Sheffield made it to the final round of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) competition in New York City on…
Vegan Recipe: Pickled Beets
You can still find local beets around, thanks to their late harvest and long shelf life. Pickling these earthy, vibrant vegetables will help them last…
International Education Week recognizes students from abroad
The fourth annual International Education Week was held across Canada last week in order to recognize the importance of international students to “Canada, to Canadian…
Talking about the Green
Something’s happening. For some time now, there have been efforts all around steering us in a direction—to be healthier, more sustainable, and kinder to the…
Back to business with U.S. election concluded
After much campaigning and anticipation, Barack Obama was re-elected as President of the United States on Nov. 6 with approximately 332 electoral votes to his…
Campus news briefs
U-Pass referendum results show support for universal bus pass The counting of the UMSU U-Pass referendum took place on Nov. 16 and saw 73.82 per…
Salad days: A five-day experiment in the world of healthy eating
I’ve never been a healthy eater. That’s actually an understatement. I’ve been known to intake approximately one poutine per week. As I’ve “matured,” I’ve seen…