With great companionship . . .
The holiday season is approaching — fast. I was walking to my neighbourhood drugstore last week and much to my surprise there was a Christmas…
Ashley Gaboury
Shift in research funding
In Canada there has been a relatively recent shift in research funding, with more emphasis on applied, industry-driven research and less on basic, exploratory research….
When Larry met Ashley
I can count all the times I’ve been to the casino on both hands. There’s no reason in particular, it’s just not my cup of…
Remembering Jack
On August 22, 2011, Jack Layton, leader of the NDP and official Opposition, died after a long battle with cancer. Following his death, there was…
Talking through the flower
Armin Wiebe says it was an anecdote about his grandparents that inspired his first play, The Moonlight Sonata of Beethoven Blatz. The former University of…
Living on 10 litres a day
Early this year I watched a four-part special investigation conducted by the Winnipeg Free Press titled “No Running Water.” The footage, available on their website,…
Can citizen journalists and mainstream media co-exist?
I n the world of journalism, there is ongoing debate about who does a better job of reporting the news: citizen journalists or mainstream news…
First complaint filed in UMSU election
The first official complaint — alleging Clean Slate candidates of pre-campaigning — has been filed in the UMSU 2011 elections. According to chief returning officer…
Contempt for copper
I hate the penny. I hate the way it clutters up the change pocket in my wallet, dozens of little copper coins taunting me while…
The facts about alcoholism
Alcoholism affects people of all ages, races and economic classes. With 75 per cent of the population consuming alcohol, it is estimated that 10 per…