A downtown wish: True revitalization
I remember going to see a movie at Portage Place with my grandma. Before we left, she handed me a penny to toss into the mall’s iconic…
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The hidden cost of thrifting
Thrifting has always been a cheap, sustainable option for me. I can get nice-looking clothing for half price as compared to full price online or at…
The problem with town halls
A few weeks ago the U of M’s president’s office sent out an email to notify students of the town hall meeting president and vice-chancellor Michael…
Breaking boundaries: From the classroom to the photo pit
Nine months ago, I was halfway through my photography course at Red River College Polytech, working on a final portfolio assignment that felt both exciting…
One month down, three to go
At the beginning of October, I read an article on the Harvard Summer School blog about celebrating small wins. It details the importance of acknowledging…
Being average is acceptable
I have always been an exceptionally average person. My grades were always mediocre at best, always obtaining either Bs or Cs so much, so my…
Five key aspects in the next Bisons football coach
After spending 29 seasons as head coach of the U of M Bisons football team, Brian Dobie is set to retire at the end of…
Disability is not a bad word
“Handicapped,” “Special needs,” “accessibility-seeking,” or the newly popular “differently abled.” These are just a few euphemisms — terms to soften or obscure a word deemed…
The spectacle of political debate
I felt entertained and agitated watching the U.S. presidential debate on Sept. 10. Seeing my preferred candidate, Kamala Harris, blow Donald Trump out of the water…
Haggling: A lost art young people must reclaim
A friend recently dragged his dad along to buy a new TV, convinced he needed his help negotiating a better price. Armed with his father’s experience,…