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Classes resume; nature unmerciful
The 2014 Winter Term began on Jan. 6 for most U of M faculties, following the second coldest Winnipeg December in 120 years. Unfortunately for those commuting to campus, the extreme...
Petitions and protesters voice support for LGBTTQ* in Russia
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As the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia approach, activists around the world are attempting to fight against the legislation signed into law on June 30 by President Vladimir Putin, which made it illegal to...
2013 campus roundup
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The U of M had a busy 2013, but the Manitoban had you covered for campus updates. Here, in no particular order, is a summary of the 10 most important campus news items from...
Notable political economist Leo Panitch in Winnipeg
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Last Wednesday evening at the Fort Garry Hotel, the Global Political Economy (GPE) program at the University of Manitoba hosted a lecture by Leo Panitch.
Panitch, a notable Marxist political economist, U of M alumnus,...
The Iranian nuclear deal: rapprochement or realpolitik
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Iran and the five permanent members of the security council, the P5+1 (China, France, Russia, the U.K., the U.S., and Germany) reached an agreement on Nov. 24 which will provide limited relief of sanctions...
NHL players file lawsuit claiming brain injuries and negligence
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On Nov. 25, nine retired NHL players filed a class-action lawsuit against the NHL for failing to protect players from the effects of repeated brain trauma due to concussions. The number of players involved...
Joe Clark visits UMFM to promote new book
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Former prime minister Joe Clark visited UMFM last week to promote his new book, How We Lead: Canada in a Century of Change. The interview by program director Michael Elves will be aired on...
