Borlaug’s legacy in jeopardy
Sept. 12 marked the one-year anniversary of the death of one of the greatest men of the 20th century, Norman Borlaug. He was the 1970…
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Rivers fail piss-test
Researchers from the University of Valencia (UV) have confirmed the presence of several illegal drugs in the canals and irrigation channels in L’Albufera Natural Park,…
Internal combustion: the way of the future
Just when you thought we were on the verge of an electric car revolution, it turns out that the internal combustion engine isn’t leaving anytime…
St. Norbert councillor race hits close to home for U of M students
City council candidates Justin Swandel and Louise May are keeping University of Manitoba students in mind as election day draws near. In an attempt gauge…
U of M welcomes new refugee student
Two new students have come a long way to study at the University of Manitoba. On Aug. 18, the U of M World University Service…
UMSU votes to makeover awards roster
The campus isn’t the only thing receiving a radical makeover. The University of Manitoba Students’ Union awards are undergoing major changes, with a proposed increase…
Students protest lack of funding for First Nations students
Students rallied on the steps of the legislature last Wednesday for more post-secondary education funding for aboriginal students. The event was organized by the University…
Top Ford Engineer helps U of M students on hybrid car project
A top engineer at Ford, Paul Aldighieri, was on campus to help engineering students build hybrid hot rods. Aldighieri delivered a seminar at the University…
Don’t let the bed bugs bite
Do you remember the old saying, “Don’t let the bed bugs bite”? That phrase has recently taken on a literal meaning as, depending on where…
Fake plastic trees
Solar panels are everyone’s favourite answer to our current energy crisis. They’re environmentally friendly, produce no emissions and use an abundant energy source. As it…