Our own way to rock
Hello friends. I am here today to nominate a man of wealth and distinction for the position of chancellor of the University of Manitoba. I’ll…
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Bring it on
The same people that bitch and moan every time the price of fuel goes up continue to purchase gas-guzzling vehicles every time the price of…
Fairtrade coffee, a great way to make a difference
As consumers, there are many ways to make a difference and create a positive impact in the world. Canadians are the biggest coffee consumers in…
Poor going hungry in recession
This week, Food Banks Canada, the association of food banks across Canada, released its annual survey on food bank use in Canada. Hunger Count 2009…
Would you still love me if I was a girl?
When people professed to me that they loved someone, I used to ask them questions like “If that person killed someone, would you still love…
Student Refugee Program: humanitarian or dwindling effort?
This is my fifth year as a student at the University of Manitoba and my first year of being involved with the Student Refugee Program…
Give what you can
What would you say if someone asked you to donate 10 per cent of your income every year to charity? Well, if you’re a student,…
From jail cell to the mayor’s chair
This year, Winnipeg’s labour community marked the 90th anniversary of the Winnipeg General Strike. 2009 also marks the 75th anniversary of a less well-known, but…
The U of M: a leader in campus (un)sustainability
The direction of grassroots environmental initiatives can be frustrating. It’s all fine and dandy to have “awareness campaigns” and righteously tell students to save their…
Screw you guys, we’re going to Rome
“When are you people going to learn? It’s not about who’s right or wrong. No denomination’s nailed it yet, and they never will because they’re…