Tree planting, or a student’s paradise
For most students, summer jobs are a source of income. I’ve been fortunate enough to discover one that is more than just a lucrative paycheque…
Teegan Gillich
Unleashing the power of AI in universities
Imagine waking up to the news that universities want to ban students from using the internet for assignments, asking students to use physical books and…
Around-the-horns, vol. 4
Bisons basketball The basketball teams spent reading week in Calgary, taking on the University of Calgary Dinos Nov. 10 and 11 and the Mount Royal…
Josh on the Jets: Early season storylines
Upon publication, the Winnipeg Jets boast a record of 10-5-2, which most Jets fans would have taken had it been offered to them before the…
There have been 48 journalists killed in northern Gaza
According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, at least 48 journalists and media workers reporting on events in northern Gaza were confirmed dead as of…
The best artists steal
My high school film teacher gave me a critical piece of advice when I asked how to compose a good scene: “The best artists steal.”…
The hidden cost of technology
Over the course of history, colonial powers driven by unbridled greed have exploited the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (D.R.C.) abundant mineral resources and enslaved its…
Losing my Métis status to navigate Canada’s health insurance
I have been a citizen of the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) since I was 13 years old. Recently, however, I have made the choice to…
The harms of the University of Manitoba’s land acknowledgement
The University of Manitoba’s land acknowledgement appears more akin to settler faux-innocence than reconciliation. I want to emphasize the critical importance of land acknowledgements. They…
The modern lawn is dead
The overwhelming popularity of the short grass lawn is one of the single most devastating trends in residential landscaping. Not only is it boring and…