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U of M in partnership with world’s largest hydroelectric dam project
The U of M has signed a $2.5 million deal to partner with Itaipú Binacional, the world’s largest producer of hydroelectric energy according to...
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Harvard University newspaper publishes ad questioning Holocaust
As reported by CNN, Harvard University is under public scrutiny for an ad published in its campus newspaper.
On Tuesday The Harvard Crimson, said an error in communication...
Nursing faculty may have PhD program by 2011
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In hopes of keeping graduates in the province, the U of M faculty of Nursing has put forth a statement of intent to develop a PhD program.
With a potential roll out date of 2011,...
Zoological Investigations II
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Ah, New Zealand. That dreamy cluster of islands that friends or maybe friends of friends of yours have burned up precious student loan dollars visiting during spring breaks and summer vacations. New Zealand has...
What is ‘science,’ anyway?
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As the Manitoban’s new Science Reporter, I figured it might be a good idea to find out what “science” actually is. Ok, so I know the sorts of things I’d like to write about:...
What the fuck, or the Stitzer Effect
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Most of us can relate to uttering the odd expletive after accidentally stubbing a toe, hammering a finger or encountering some other form physical pain (such as listening to “Hero,” by Mariah Carey).
An...
Doer steps down as premier
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Gary Doer announced last week that he was stepping down as the premier of Manitoba after 10 years in office and was named Canada’s next ambassador to the United States.
The end of Doer’s 10...
