Your brain on anxiety
Anxiety can produce some unusual behaviours. Two recently published studies looked into why our brains make us do particular things when we are anxious. One…
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LiFi, a light-based wireless technology
LiFi is a new high-speed wireless technology that conveys data in the same way WiFi does – but with light. Created by University of Edinburgh…
UMSU withholds $40,000 in fees under bogus contract, says University 1 Student Council
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) entered into an illegitimate contract to use $40,000 worth of University 1 Student Council (U1SC) fees to help pay for last year’s Frosh Fest, the first-year council said.
Arts Student Body Council condemns behaviour of UMSU president
The University of Manitoba Arts Student Body Council (ASBC) came out swinging last week against the behaviour of University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) president Jeremiah Kopp.
Science Students’ Association president steps down
Facing the threat of sanctions from the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) concerning an alleged dysfunctional working environment, Science Students’ Association (SSA) president Anthony Cao tendered his resignation last week.
UMFA, university administration at odds over performance assessment
The University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) is urging its members not to engage in discussions surrounding department-level performance measures, claiming the assessments proposed will impact working conditions and should be addressed through the collective bargaining process.
U of M architecture students tapped for warming hut installations
Two groups of University of Manitoba architecture students will have their warming hut designs adorn the Red River skating trail alongside contributions from around the globe.
Inuk artist Tanya Tagaq connects art with personal experience
Artist, activist, and traditional Inuk throat singer Tanya Tagaq addressed a full house at St. John’s College’s annual Marjorie Ward Lecture on Jan. 25, drawing a connection between her work and her heritage.
Debating the democratic process
Electoral politics went under the microscope at the University of Manitoba late last week when political studies students hosted the 32nd annual John Wesley Dafoe Conference.
Neil deGrasse Tyson and B.o.B square up over round earth
Conspiracy theories are nothing new. Conspiracy theories that escalate into Twitter beef and rap battles, however, are a sign of new and changing times. Rapper…