Shooting tardigrades into space with UMSATS
The University of Manitoba Space Applications and Technology Society’s (UMSATS) TSATS-2 Systems Team intends to probe the hostility and forgivingness of the vacuum of space….
November 2014
Science Fiction: we use 10 per cent of our brains
Discussed in this issue of Science Fiction: do we humans use only 10 per cent of our brains? “The statement is a myth [ ….
Evolution and creationism in education still under debate
Earlier this year Ken Ham challenged Bill Nye to debate on the topics of creationism and evolution as models of the origins of life. The…
Fuel your caffeine addiction
In the heat of finals, midterms, and research papers, it is easy to fall to the same coffee shop every day – where each barista…
Shakey Graves: Big time [Austin] star
Austin, Texas native Alejandro Rose-Garcia—dubbed Shakey Graves by his friends around the campfire—extends beyond his Bandcamp digital bestselling, angst-filled debut album Roll the Bones in…
30 years worth of Rumor’s
There is nothing inherently funny about Winnipeg. Apart from being the butt of jokes regarding our cold winters, rarely do Winnipeggers have much to laugh…
ACTRA: Diversity is our Strength
On Oct. 17, ACTRA, the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists, announced the winners for their national diversity short film competition. Two out…
Picking the rookie
First off I would like to dedicate this article to two of my closest friends: Logan Grzenda, whose knowledge of goalies is profoundly impressive (and…
Bison briefs
Women’s hockey The University of Manitoba Bison women’s hockey team took on one of the Canada West’s top teams this weekend, losing Friday night 1-0…
Taking the road less travelled
Battling the odds, and an hour and a half bus ride, the University of Manitoba Bison football team pulled off a character win on Friday…