Linguistic landscapes in second-language learning
Gail Cormier is not a regular graduate student.
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To the bat lab!
United Kingdom import Mary-Anne Collis is keen on bats. “When I heard about white nose syndrome I was extremely interested and wanted to be part…
A short guide to using language thoughtfully
I have a lot of friends who regularly use terms like “that’s so gay” or “that’s retarded.” These friends are generally intelligent, compassionate people, who…
The chaos of collaboration
Take 16 artists and give them five days, black and white paint, and free reign to transform the Graffiti Gallery, floor to ceiling. The final…
Campus redesign winners announced
On Nov. 3 the University of Manitoba announced the winners of the Visionary (re)Generation Open International Design Competition, a contest that drew submissions from around the…
Albert Street Autonomous Zone hosts Winnipeg’s sixth Anarchist BookFair
This past weekend, Winnipeg leftists, anti-capitalists, and other folks critical of the current state of affairs gathered at the Albert Street Autonomous Zone at 91…
Blackface Halloween costumes unacceptable
Seamus Hamilton-Pattison It’s that time of year again. Another Halloween has come and gone in Winnipeg, as have all the seasonal amenities that go along…
Want a festival? Do it yourself.
If we didn’t have leaders, bosses, or managers, how would we ever get anything done? This weekend’s Anarchist BookFair & DIY Fest proves that you…
Following up on free-choice learning
Jill Bueddefeld is a graduate student in the faculty of kinesiology and recreation management.
Resiliency and education
Stephanie Yamniuk’s excitement about education and interest in the well being of others is evident when discussing her PhD research, her goals, and some of the challenges facing refugee education at home here in Manitoba and throughout Canada.