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Winnipeg ghost-fish in winter

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Joel Vandale
Manitoba? it used to be a lake — a sea, nearly, and Winnipeg was a swamp. It teemed with life: fish, mammals, sea monsters. Today, as the breadbasket of the world, we raise our...
Arts & Culture

CD review: Amanda Palmer, Amanda Palmer Performs the Popular Hits of...

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Joel Vandale
APPTPHOROHMU is an indie pop album by the ever-fascinating, possibly insane, Dresden Dolls front-woman. As an avid Radiohead fan, I can say that I’ve seen my fair share of odd covers and approach any...
Sports

Paralympics receive less fanfare

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Joel Vandale
Following the 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver hosted the tenth edition of the Paralympic Winter Games. From March 12-21, approximately 600 athletes from 44 countries stormed Vancouver and Whistler to compete in five sports: alpine...
Arts & Culture

Fuck computers

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Joel Vandale
As inhabitants of the 21st century, we are all forcibly products of our time. Like every era, ours provides us with a chance to make our mark on all aspects of history. However, the...
Sports

Ultimate fighting in the streets

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Joel Vandale
In the past three years, groups where young men consensually fight each other have emerged in various parts of North America. Some find joyful rewards while others suffer bloody, horrifying consequences. After looking further...
Sports

Up, up and epee

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Joel Vandale
Fencing is a sport of combat largely popular in European countries and played all over the world. In the game, two opponents face each other with blade weapons, commonly foils, epees or sabers, and...
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