The pretty girl
We all know those girls. Those girls who guys seem to gaze upon endlessly. Those girls who guys are afraid to talk to. The pretty…
Arts & Culture
A social situation
It is that time of year once again, after New Years but before summer, that is classified as “peak social season.” Friends, friends of friends,…
With cold weather, residence students are going stir crazy
On university and college campuses across the world, the word “residence” has become synonymous with two things: living quarters and partying. The majority of college…
What my hair meant to me in high school
Since I was in high school I’ve always sported something that resembles a shag: hair that is not long enough to be considered truly long,…
Transit Waltz
I dance with the bus Each turn, each curve Each jolt, each thrust I dance with the bus I dance with the bus On way…
Hearts in the Arts
It is one of life’s great pleasures to rank stuff. Anything in the arts especially lends itself to those sorts of subjective, qualitative declarations, and…
Five Questions
Five Questions is a continuing column in which we pose a different artist the same five crucial questions. One: The Manitoban: What substance or activity…
Warhol to Wedman
Artist Neil Wedman is bringing his work to the University of Manitoba’s Gallery One One One. Wedman, a native Vancouverite, is well known for his…
Guaranteed to fail?
Waiting for Superman has an axe to grind with the American education system, asking questions about why it’s declining, the kids who are trapped in…
Essentially a play list
It’s February now. And as the days grow longer, there’s more of the harsh light of day shining on the broken promises in your life…