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Centre vs. Centre
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Several times during the most recent provincial election campaign I said if you were to take away all of the colours, politicians and TV commercials, leaving behind only the messages, someone would have the...
Gallery One One One gets full-time curator
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The University of Manitoba’s Gallery One One One is about to usher in an exciting new era.
On Nov. 1, 2011, Mary Reid will become the first full-time director and curator in the 46-year...
Voter turnout increases . . .
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Despite Elections Manitoba’s efforts, the drive to increase voter turnout in this year’s provincial election was not enough to raise voter turnout much more that a percentage point.
The voter turnout in 2007’s general election...
Senate Notes
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The University of Manitoba Senate met on Oct. 5.
In university president David Barnard’s absence, Joanne Keselman, vice-president (academic and provost), chaired the meeting.
The meeting began with presentation from United Way volunteer Douglas Finkbeiner, who...
Movie review: The Ides of March
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In politics, kindness can get you killed. The political arena is so full of ruthless handlers, advisors and media workers that it takes a certain level of conviction just to complete a campaign. What...
Crime Beat
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The first month of school appeared to keep Security Services on their feet.
Seven reports of theft came to the attention of Security Services over the month. One involved a locker break-in, while five...
The irony of anti-drug sentiments
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It seems to me that in the few years following puberty people have a natural inclination to rebel against authority figures. They tend to do this by partaking in the activities most heavily advocated...
