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Zoological Investigations
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The cassowary is a large, flightless bird that, along with ostriches, omus, kiwis and rheas, is a proud member of the ratite group. The term ratite refers to the shape of the breastbone or...
Thunderstorms: Crazier than ever before
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With every development in technology and every increase in the sensitivity of detection instruments, it seems the universe only ever gets larger and more complicated. With the advent of the microscope came the discovery...
International News Briefs
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Ryerson radio station loses license
CKLN, Ryerson University’s 28-year-old radio station, may soon go off the air after having its licence revoked by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission.
The CRTC said the station had...
News briefs
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Identity of Fort Richmond homicide victim released
The identity of a Fort Richmond teen who was stabbed to death Jan. 28 was confirmed by police as Cameron Jack Walker, reported the Winnipeg Free Press.
Walter,...
Campus beat
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Welcome the first edition of the “Campus Beat,” which hopes to help us provide more coverage of life here at the University of Manitoba. Feel free to send us your feedback and ideas to...
U of M student group helps high school students enjoy their...
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If you’re wondering why there were girls dressed to the nines parading through University Centre last week, rest assured, it was for a good cause.
PRAXIS, a student group at the U of M,...
Conference and Catering switchover causes problems for student groups
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Some student groups say they are having ongoing problems with the switchover from the university-owned Special Functions to the Aramark operated Conference and Catering Services, with problems during Student Group Recruitment Week being the...