I hate Winnipeg!
Since moving to Winnipeg, I feel like I can begin authentically enjoying the discography of The Weakerthans, a cornerstone band in the Canadian indie scene…
Emma Gillich
Museums in a world we only see through screens
Do you know anything about Flemish life and artifacts between the 1400s and 1700s? I definitely did not before visiting an exhibit at the Royal…
The cinema of cutscenes
Before I ever picked up a camera or learned the language of film, I learned storytelling, framing and emotional resonance through a unique medium —…
The impact of Katseye and Sydney Sweeney’s campaigns
Something as simple as a nice pair of jeans could never become politicized, right? Well, in today’s tense political atmosphere, anything is up for debate. …
Girl’s girls vs. pick mesGirl’s girls vs. pick mes
In recent years, social media has given rise to the terms “girl’s girl” and “pick me.” The first describes a woman who is completely down…
Ms. Rachel teaches that empathy is power
Unfortunately, in this current societal moment, it feels like showing empathy and caring for others simply on the basis of humanity is often perceived as…
The importance of the local music scene in big cities
Music is an integral part of culture, in many cases even helping people define who they are, who they interact with and how they see…
Finding power in words
Erin Weinberg, an instructor II in the U of M department of English, theatre, film and media, spends her days exploring how stories from different…
The gift of being a beginner
As someone who works with clay, I can confidently say that learning how to wheel-throw was a humbling experience. I was sitting in a classroom…
Grades over growth
Every now and then, I understand why school is supposed to be interesting, but the excitement never seems to last. Right after learning something interesting,…