The Middle Eastern “domino effect”
In the past few weeks, the world has been carefully following of the revolutionary wave that has been sweeping across the Middle East. From the…
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Power to the people
After the departure of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in Tunisia, the hunger for revolution swept east along the Mediterranean coast of North Africa to…
Two sides to one story
What was once a peaceful and historic country increasingly fell into chaotic protests that were hopefully leading towards the resignation of Egypt’s current president Hosni…
U of M student group helps high school students enjoy their graduation
If you’re wondering why there were girls dressed to the nines parading through University Centre last week, rest assured, it was for a good cause….
‘Reasonable Accomodation’ falls short
Quebec’s Bill 94 is currently pending in the province’s national assembly, and if successful, would essentially bar women in face veils from accessing basic health…
Royal Dutch Shell shock
No longer a topic that people can take for granted, oil issues have leaked into all facets of society. The result has been increased environmental…
A lesson China should learn
A lesson was given by the Nobel Peace Prize committee of Norway. Liu Xiaobo, arrested and given a sentence of 11 years in prison by…
But what can I do?
Recently, I had the privilege of standing up to a Goliath of our time: Monsanto. I choose to exercise this privilege because here I can…
Help those in need
Early efforts to help the homeless and the hungry have kicked into high gear once again as the Christmas season approaches. Those on the front…
U of M home to new Monsanto Canada Breeding Centre
On Nov. 23, the University of Manitoba welcomed a new Monsanto Canada Breeding Centre. Meanwhile, protestors gathered on campus to oppose the opening. Monsanto, the…