Notable political economist Leo Panitch in Winnipeg
Last Wednesday evening at the Fort Garry Hotel, the Global Political Economy (GPE) program at the University of Manitoba hosted a lecture by Leo Panitch….
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The science of music
It is said that music has a much more precise vocabulary for describing its objects than any other art. This allows us to talk scientifically…
All this machinery, making modern music
Örjan Sandred is a professor of composition at the University of Manitoba’s Marcel A. Desautels faculty of music. His music involves the use of computers,…
The Iranian nuclear deal: rapprochement or realpolitik
Iran and the five permanent members of the security council, the P5+1 (China, France, Russia, the U.K., the U.S., and Germany) reached an agreement on…
NHL players file lawsuit claiming brain injuries and negligence
On Nov. 25, nine retired NHL players filed a class-action lawsuit against the NHL for failing to protect players from the effects of repeated brain…
Joe Clark visits UMFM to promote new book
Former prime minister Joe Clark visited UMFM last week to promote his new book, How We Lead: Canada in a Century of Change. The interview…
Solitary confinement: a phenomenological perspective
Lisa Guenther, Vanderbilt University associate professor and former Winnipegger, was in town last week to discuss solitary confinement – an issue touching on notions of…
Half-time report
Women’s hockey Record: 9-5-2 Record in last 6 games: 4-1-1 Team leader in scoring: Meagan Vestby – 15 pts (2 G, 13 A) in 16…
The sounds of silence
The battle between sound and silence rages in many corners of our world – from the sharp glares in libraries, to heated discussions, pleas, and…
Metal mistakenly maligned
Fans of heavy metal are often stereotyped as being aggressive, unintelligent, and delinquent. But some recent studies seem to paint a much different picture of…