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Beware of cognitive malware
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A Nov. 2 article in the Manitoban, “The Price of Openness,” written by editor-in-chief Leif Larsen, was an interesting read, not strictly for content but also for the background reasons that seem to stand...
Diwali
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On Oct. 26, scores of people in South Asia celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights. Countless Canadians celebrated as well, in a tradition that is growing in significance and influence in our country.
Diwali,...
In memory of Margaret Ogrodnick
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At Prof. Margaret Ogrodnick’s funeral earlier this month, I sat in a church pew with other students from her political philosophy class and listened as her younger brother Robert gave a eulogy.
He started...
Smile for the camera
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Does anyone else feel like the world today is over saturated with digital photos?
These days it seems everyone puts way too much value into digital photographs. I would say as much so as fine...
It took 100 years
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Until last month in Montreal, the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) had never officially invited students to participate in its membership meetings.
And why should they? The AUCC serves as a...
Freedom of religion vs freedom of speech
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Once again, the ugly side of freedom of speech versus religious freedom, tolerance and belief reared its head this week as the offices of French satire magazine Charlie Hedbo were firebombed after printing cartoons...
Steady in uncertain times
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As the Euro zone fights to avoid disaster, people worldwide are on edge. Having slowly climbed our way out the depths of the recession of 2008, there is renewed fear of a recession around...
