An open mind in a shrinking world
In the world today, globalization affects peoples’ points of view, attitudes, mentalities, values and perspectives. The world is shrinking as the media, economic interrelations and…
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Events in science
Interested in getting more involved on and off campus? Want to see how professors spend their free time? Need something thrifty to do with your…
Yore lore: The Mexican Revolution
Mexico is the land of incredibly beautiful women, gorgeous and charming men, and exotic Latin dances. There is an exotic beauty to the country’s culture….
Fried brains and Sam:
As transmitted through Corey King: Today was as tough as it was enchanting. I pushed the big red button on a real charmer named Patty….
Why
Life akin to a battalion of Soldiers marches on Strong and stern, with no need for forgiveness He sets his sights His very step a…
The Fine Art of Finances
Most university students spend their academic careers elbow-deep in couch cushions, digging for bus fare and maxing out that “emergency” credit card their parents pay…
Residence 101
Have you ever wondered what life is like living on campus at the University of Manitoba? Sure you have! Whether it was waiting for a…
Yore Lore: Ken Saro-Wiwa
Standing up for a cause requires a belief in yourself and your ideals. It also requires guts. Speaking for myself, I find it difficult to…
An ode to Budweiser
I despise the way he looks at me. I hate everything about him, from his head to his feet. If there is a divine being,…
Booze cruisin’ to the bottom
Dan Fante’s new novel, 86’d, is a rip-roaring novel about a forty-two year old alcoholic, pill-popping loser at life on his last legs. The story…