U of M PACS celebrates 20 years of its PhD program
The U of M’s peace and conflict studies (PACS) program will mark the 20th anniversary of its PhD program with a two-day conference, Small Peace,…
U of M PACS celebrates 20 years of its PhD program
High-stake calls, higher-stake lifts
Winnipeg-based Royal Canadian Air Force firefighter Evan Yaworski won the title in the World’s Strongest Firefighter competition in March, bringing home a historic win not…
U of M responds to ALC safety incident
The U of M has given a response following a March 26 incident at the Active Living Centre, addressing questions about campus safety and communication…
Exiting UMES senior stick reflects on role
The U of M highlights student leadership through voices shaping campus life, including biosystems engineering student Simran Gill. Gill is currently in her final year…
A lazy girl’s guide to finals
Finals are upon us, and this semester for me is like every other. I started the semester telling myself I would not wait until the…
The Manitoban horoscope for the week of April 6
Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Dear Aquarius, make sure you are fueling your body with what it needs. As exam season approaches, you may…
My roses and thorns of Winnipeg
As I get ready to leave Winnipeg, it feels only right to offer a final, deeply subjective assessment of the city. This is not a…
Newspapers are bigger than us
Physical print has always been important to me. Every inch of my house is covered with books, newspapers and letters, reflecting my ongoing need for…
Rethinking violence beyond punishment
Can people unlearn violence? For sociologist and U of M assistant professor Marie Laperrière, the answer lies in understanding violence beyond why it happens and…
Multilingualism is more than a language skill
Does knowing more than one language amount to just another skill on a resume? Research suggests otherwise. Speaking more than one language can feel like…