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Those hot-blooded bastards
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Pop quiz, hotshot: you’re walking through the woods. It’s a chilly day autumn day. Birds are chirping and a light breeze licks the treetops. You hear a rustling ahead to the right, but before...
Zoological investigations VI
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It is written (at least it is now): “As you sow procrastination, so shall you reap procrastination.”
You should be glad to know — if you haven’t guessed already — that I am procrastinating....
IQ isn’t everything
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What do holocaust-denier James von Brunn, pornstar Asia Carrera and wrestler Scott Levy (“The Raven”) have in common — other than a tendency toward socially deviant behaviour?
Worry not, dear readers, I shall keep you...
UMSU notes
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This past Thursday, UMSU held its bi-weekly council meeting in the UMSU Council Chambers.
Of importance, the council heard from a possible candidate, Jason-Paul VanRooy, for the chief returning officer position. This was followed by...
More students willing to give carpooling a try
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Although transportation energy consumption still remains an issue, it has led to an increased awareness of global warming and the importance of individual action. Carpooling has become a popular option, as carpool matching websites...
Board of Governors notes
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The University of Manitoba Board of Governors met on Nov. 17.
The board welcomed new member Andy Bonar, who has taken the position of Graduate Student’s Association (GSA) president after the former president, Abas...
International news briefs
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More universities than ever have international branches
Universities are expanding their international reach by setting up campuses outside of their country, reported the University World News (UWN). According to a report done by the...
