Dean of architecture faculty leaving amid controversy
The dean of the faculty of architecture at the University of Manitoba announced today that he will not be seeking reappointment when his term ends…
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The Big Bang
Cosmology has been shaken up by new theories on the origins of the universe which have recently received attention in the media. Did the universe…
There’s a storm brewing
The smell of rain is earthy and distinct. Raindrops splatter against the ground and release earthy odourant molecules into the air, but the exact mechanism…
Flying with Magellan
Students participating in the Canadian Satellite Design Challenge flocked to Magellan Aerospace on Feb. 17 and 18 to attend a Preliminary Design Review (PDR). Members…
The intelligence of crows
Crows are extremely intelligent birds that are part of the corvid family, which also includes magpies and blue jays. Research done in collaboration between Moscow…
Candlelight vigil honours slain students
Members of Winnipeg’s Muslim community hosted a candlelight vigil at the University of Manitoba on Friday, Feb. 13 to pay tribute to victims of a…
UWSA proposes mandatory indigenous studies course
While required science and humanities courses are customary for undergraduate students across the country, the University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA) seeks to add another…
Decolonizing universities for indigenous achievement
In light of the University of Manitoba’s five-year strategic plan, the university community gathered at the U of M earlier this month to learn about…
Nomination period closes for UMGSA election
The University of Manitoba Graduate Students’ Association (UMGSA) closed nominations for their annual elections on Feb. 13 – the same date as the closing of…
Your UMSU and Clear Slate face off
The candidates have been finalized, and campaigning has officially commenced, for the 2015 UMSU General Election. The deadline for candidates’ nominations applications passed on Friday,…