Why we try (and fail) at New Year’s resolutions
It’s that time again — the New Year. A fresh calendar, new beginnings and a chance to set lofty goals for the months ahead. It…
Fumnaya Ifeadi
The truth behind social media addiction
I realized social media was becoming a problem for me when I sat down to watch Instagram Reels for what I thought was a few minutes…
Burnout stole my love for reading
Before I began university, I was an avid reader. I took pride in being able to lose myself in a book and come to find…
Indigenous youth research fosters health and heritage
Linda Larcombe is an associate professor of internal medicine in the U of M’s Max Rady college of medicine and a trained anthropologist specializing in…
The common good
Today, I am going to tell you a well-known secret that should not be a surprise. Despite all the false narratives mainstream media and social…
A year in review
Throughout the year we’ve covered difficult topics in the Manitoban’s comment section. Inflation, food insecurity, corporate greed, Donald Trump’s re-election, global conflict and many other…
Improving welfare for farmers and farm animals
Recent research highlights the important connection between farmer well-being and animal health, indicating that farmers with greater stress levels are more likely to have animals…
Canada in Donald Trump’s second term
Canadians need to look in the mirror as we are not off the hook with Trump. The election of Donald Trump earlier this month was…
The Magic Flute, but make it Manitoban
A while ago, a friend invited me to watch Mozart’s The Magic Flute performed by U of M voice students and the university’s symphony orchestra….
Getting enough sleep is not optional
The world we live in seems busier than ever. Most people feel like there is always so much to do and rarely ever any time…