A tribute to the bicycle
We grew up racing them in back lanes and down gravel roads. We groaned climbing hills on them and had more than a few wipeouts….
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UMSU announces new pub name
With the construction of the new campus pub at the University of Manitoba about to begin, UMSU has released the new name and logo of…
Wild world of drinking games
DISCLAIMER: Excessive drinking is generally never a good thing. If you and your friends are going to play some drinking games, know your limits, don’t…
Regenerative medicine program at U of M first of its kind in Western Canada
Researchers in the field of regenerative medicine at the University of Manitoba will soon be able to conduct their work in a new facility, following…
Letters to the Editor – March 9, 2011
RE: “Won’t somebody think of the children?” (March 2nd, 2011) I just wanted to congratulate Sheldon [Birnie] on a great article on salvia, and drugs…
Won’t somebody think of the children?
People are up in arms about a little known hallucinogenic herb called salvia divinorum. Local MP Shelly Glover recently made the announcement that the federal…
Some international students at the U of M denied access to health coverage
International students at the University of Manitoba continue to be faced with various complications when trying to access healthcare. When an international student arrives in…
Sleep: such a magical wonder
Sleep? Bah, who needs it? We all do, unfortunately. Personally, I am very back and fourth; one day I could be pulling an all nighter…
Science briefs
Woodpecker brain technology Scientists at UC Berkeley have unraveled the mystery behind the impact-resistant woodpecker brain and are using the knowledge to protect your electronics….
Study raises questions about prescription practices in Manitoba
A recent study released by the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy on prescription practices in Manitoba has led to concerns that optimal prescription practices are…