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Facebook photo draws criticism of newly elected UMSU president

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Rachel Wood
A photo of recently elected University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) president Al Turnbull circulated on Facebook, drawing some criticism of the Fresh cabinet leader. The photo in question shows Turnbull wearing a shirt...
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Undergraduate research opportunities lacking on campus: Funding hands-on work experience essential

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Elizabeth Drewnik
Research and mentorship opportunities are incredibly important to the majority of undergraduate students. However, due to budget restrictions within most faculties, as well as the growing number of interested students attending the University of...
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New research on Stonehenge: Exciting, but not as exciting as they’d...

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Tom Ingram
Stonehenge is one of the most enduringly fascinating relics of prehistory. The air of mystery that surrounds its origin and purpose is irresistible. Countless theories as to who built it and why have proliferated...
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Let them eat steak? Researchers question guidelines on feeding infants solid...

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Bryce Hoye
Should six-month-old infants be fed solid meat products? According to Health Canada’s recently updated guidelines, infants at this age “should be served meat, fish, poultry, or meat alternatives daily.” In the first months of a...
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Bison athlete profile: Wilfred Samking, sprinter

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Marc Lagace
In his third year at the University of Manitoba, Wilfred Samking has proven himself as one of the fastest sprinters in the CIS, and the fastest man on campus*. Samking raced to a bronze medal...
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Facebook photo draws criticism of newly elected UMSU president

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Rachel Wood
A photo of recently elected University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) president Al Turnbull has been circulating on Facebook drawing some criticism of the Fresh cabinet leader. The photo in question shows Turnbull wearing...
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Winners of Three Minute Thesis determined in final round

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Alycia Rodrigues
The University of Manitoba showcased some of its talented students throughout the first Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. Graduate students shared their three-minute presentations on how they are using their research to be innovative...