The hidden cost of technology
Over the course of history, colonial powers driven by unbridled greed have exploited the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (D.R.C.) abundant mineral resources and enslaved its…
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My struggle with name and identity
We are fragile mosaics of everything we have ever known, and that starts with what we believe is truly our own — our names. Harmat…
The trap of inclusivity
Society is awful — homophobic, transphobic, racist, ableist, misogynistic, imperialistic and classist too. With this horrible cloud clogging up our social stratosphere, institutions jostling to…
Losing my Métis status to navigate Canada’s health insurance
I have been a citizen of the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) since I was 13 years old. Recently, however, I have made the choice to…
The harms of the University of Manitoba’s land acknowledgement
The University of Manitoba’s land acknowledgement appears more akin to settler faux-innocence than reconciliation. I want to emphasize the critical importance of land acknowledgements. They…
The modern lawn is dead
The overwhelming popularity of the short grass lawn is one of the single most devastating trends in residential landscaping. Not only is it boring and…
Fitness culture and fatphobia are fascistic
In 2021, around two thirds of Canadians had gym memberships. The third who didn’t presumably were doing Chloe Ting’s month-long YouTube workout regimens. Meanwhile, internet…
A Jewish perspective on the Israel-Hamas war
The Manitoban does not publish any facts that are not backed up by evidence from a reputable source. However, this article is in the comment…
Journalism, responsibility and influence
For over a century the Manitoban has been at the forefront of the fight for a slightly more informed world. This fight has raged since…
Safe spaces on campus do not include police
The Manitoban’s Oct. 18, 2023 issue ran a feature covering the memorial Friday, Oct. 13 organized by Students for Justice in Palestine. During the memorial,…