American intervention in Yemen
Following the failed terrorist bombing onboard a Northwest Airlines flight bound for Detroit on Christmas Day, the United States has seized the opportunity to further…
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Why our generation must support Palestine
Last week, the Manitoban printed an article by Spencer Fernando titled “Why our generation must support Israel.” Amidst the various boilerplate Zionist arguments, Fernando calls…
Give Up Now
The only way to avoid the crushing moment-to-moment parade of utter hopelessness that is “life” is to give up now. Believe me, it is beautiful…
If you don’t like my handkerchief…
Recently, I was at a party enjoying some social libations and a game of crokinole, when I felt the need to blow my nose. I…
Stealing from the poor to give to the rich
The University of Manitoba Board of Governors’ May 19, 2009 meeting saw the approval of the abolition of the 50 per cent course fee refund,…
Bigots, bigots everywhere and not a gag in sight!
I was sitting with a friend the other day watching the news on TV. There was a story about a concert by First Nations performers…
U.S. proposes sale of weapons to Taiwan
The United States has proposed to sell US$6.4 billion in weapons to Taiwan. China took exception to the sale stating that they would impose trade…
Why our generation must support Israel
This is an issue that brings up strong emotions in people on all sides. In my view, this is not about the people of Israel…
Letters to the Editor – Feb. 10, 2010
Hands off my water bottles! Why doesn’t UMSU put that Water Bottle issue in a referendum rather than making arbitrary decisions for the student population…
Diamond rings are cheap
“You lower on bended knee, look into her eyes and ask her to spend the rest of her life with you. This is a moment…