José González re-sharpens his claws
One of the highlight performers at the 2015 Winnipeg Folk Festival was singer-songwriter José González. Having released his third album Vestiges & Claws in February of…
2015
City girl gone bush
It’s been just over one month since my return from a five-week placement at a boreal garden working with the Grow North Corporation in Leaf…
One student tells all
With so many new things to do, see, eat, and experience, travelling can be exhilarating. The University of Manitoba Icelandic Field School was unique because…
The Canadian gut punch
As the final whistle sounded on Canada’s 2-1 loss to England in the quarterfinals of the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, I felt like I had been punched in the stomach. It’s a painful experience that I’ve often endured with sport, whether through playing or watching.
Putting her best foot forward
Rachel Munday has had quite a lasting impact on the running community over the past decade, and now she will get the chance to shine…
The game continues
As Draft Day 2015 draws closer, the Winnipeg Jets will be looking to compensate for their devastating postseason exit with the selection of the next…
Changing the game
As television broadcasts increase in quality and man-caves and she-sheds get more comfortable, it’s becoming easier to find an excuse not to go to sporting…
The not-so-beautiful game
The past week has been an eye-opening one for the world of soccer. Recent events have finally forced all the shady business that FIFA has…
Bison briefs
So far it’s been a busy off-season for the University of Manitoba Bisons. Here’s a few highlights. Bison football players compete at annual East-West Bowl…
Going the extra mile
Edward Dostaler, also known by “Fast Eddy,” is currently pushing himself on a journey never done before. He is attempting to run across Canada and…