Summer of discontent
A series of cycling and pedestrian deaths, including a senior, a teen and two Indigenous women, sparked outrage amongst the local cycling community this summer. Poor…
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Parking services creating financial strain
If you have ever tried to find parking at the U of M, you know how difficult and frustrating it is to acquire a parking…
Technology is a lifeline
About a week ago, my laptop stopped charging. As a digital notetaker with a job in journalism, I knew I needed it fixed as soon…
Is neighbourliness a lost art?
Whenever I tell a story about the apartment buildings I’ve lived in, it usually involves my neighbours. The girl with the three-legged dog, the loud…
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…
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…