Stay calm, eat something and go outside
I’m not going to lie. I’m usually in a situation where I have a number of deadlines weighing heavy on me or something outside of…
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I’m giving you an F!
Have you ever had a discussion with someone who doesn’t know what they’re talking about? Have you ever had a discussion with someone who never…
Break down stress
For me, many seemingly mundane occurrences are more stressful than they are for other people, and more stressful than they need to be. As someone…
A stressful time of year for everyone, including your dog
We are quickly approaching the most stressful time of the semester — finals! Actually, I would argue that December is the most stressful time of…
Fight or flight in the biology lab
Exam anxiety has been a hot topic here at the U of M recently. I myself have experienced exam anxiety, although it had nothing to…
Becoming something I could never be
I had almost become one of them, a Keeper of the Copper Trace. It comes back to me sometimes, deep in a djembe-drumming trance; the…
Sugartime flashback joys courtesy of a well tuned stylus
There’s a shit-ton of reasons for students to be stressed out on a daily basis. How the fuck am I going to pay off my…
Innovatively dealing with algae blooms
The town of Killarney, in southwestern Manitoba, has the good fortune to be situated on a beautiful lake, making it a popular destination for tourism…
Committed to the wilderness
The landscape of northern Manitoba is both breathtaking and inspiring. The area around Fisher Bay is no exception. It is a large tract of pristine…
Woodland Caribou: A Canadian Idol
If you are Canadian, chances are you have a caribou in your pocket. Since 1937, we have celebrated the woodland caribou by featuring its image…