What is UMSU smoking?
I was walking out of GPA’s on campus the other day, having just purchased some chips and an energy drink — healthy guy that I…
Spencer Fernando
Your world, your voice
This is the second year of the Manitoban’s International Comment section. Last year was a great success, as many diverse voices were heard, lively debates…
A refusal to face reality
As the world recovers from the global financial crises, governments are beginning to realize that there is a deeper flaw in our systems of social…
Renewing our campus democracy
The 2010 student election has come and gone. To call it a disappointment would be an understatement. We collectively witnessed our democratic process degenerate into…
Who will rescue the rescuer?
For anyone who questions the inherent goodness at the core of the human spirit, the story of Faron Hall should quiet their doubts. This man,…
Why our generation must support Israel
This is an issue that brings up strong emotions in people on all sides. In my view, this is not about the people of Israel…
Protecting our environment and our prosperity
On December 16, I had the chance to support Stephen Harper and our Conservative government’s reasonable and measured approach to climate change. Standing outside the…