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U of M(isogyny)
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Jodie Layne, volunteer staff
Frosh Week and orientation events are rites of passage at campuses worldwide. The events can be a great way to meet new friends, see your campus, and be reminded that you’re...
Foreign intervention in Syria a mistake
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It seems things have deteriorated to a point in the Syrian civil war that chemical weapons have been used against civilians. As with much in the Syrian war, there is some mystery and confusion...
University email change misguided
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Tom Ingram, staff
The University of Manitoba is adopting a new email policy. Starting Sept. 1, all communications between students and faculty or staff must go through official U of M email accounts. Students will...
Osborne House controversy reveals ignorance on both sides
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The controversy surrounding a recent Osborne House fundraiser rages on, and parties on both sides of the debate have some apologizing to do.
For those who haven’t been following the news, a series of internal...
Getting serious about male-on-male violence
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The Trayvon Martin/George Zimmerman story needs little introduction. Even though it occurred far south of the Canadian border in sunny Florida, the media coverage has been hard to miss.
Much of the debate concerning this...
Empty the tanks!
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Carlyn Schellenberg, staff
On the afternoon of July 27, 2013 the first International Empty the Tanks protests occurred simultaneously in various locations around the world. I had the pleasure of attending the event at Marineland,...
The great suburban illusion
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The Habitat for Humanity development in Winnipeg’s Riverbend neighbourhood is nearing completion. Of a proposed 10 side-by-side units, half have been completed and half are almost done. As a resident of the area, I...
