The dangers of exaggeration in the news
As a linguistics graduate and former student journalist who now works in communications, I am well aware of the power of words. It seems that,…
Dallin Chicoine
U of M prof’s concerns regarding nursing student suspension
Dear Netha Dyck, Michael Benarroch and Eleanor Coopsammy, I am writing as a U of M professor in Jewish studies and Jewish history to protest…
Arlington Bridge closure neglects North End residents
The recent closure of the Arlington Bridge by the City of Winnipeg is another prime example of the city council trying to find a homemade…
The neurobiology of grief
Earlier this month, the Rady faculty of health sciences hosted a seminar on the neurobiology of grief. The seminar featured a presentation by Mary-Frances O’Connor,…
Festivals as catalysts
After finishing a degree at the U of M, Christine Van Winkle worked at the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival. Serving initially as the volunteer co-ordinator…
The spectre of fascism haunts hatred of kids
I was chatting with some guests at a wedding when a few kids trotted past the table where we were swilling wine. Someone scoffed and…
Why 2SLGBTQIA+ education is so important
Growing up, I was never taught anything about sexual orientation or gender identity. I had to figure that all out on my own. Everyone sees…
My struggle with name and identity
We are fragile mosaics of everything we have ever known, and that starts with what we believe is truly our own — our names. Harmat…
How human health has evolved through time
With a focus on skeletal remains, U of M associate professor in anthropology Julia Gamble offers a unique perspective on how early life experiences can…
The trap of inclusivity
Society is awful — homophobic, transphobic, racist, ableist, misogynistic, imperialistic and classist too. With this horrible cloud clogging up our social stratosphere, institutions jostling to…