The ongoing mental battle with depression
Background Mental illness has commonly been referred to as an invisible disease, since symptoms are not immediately noticeable to the public eye. One of the…
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Brunch is the new black
As the art of creating the perfect brunch has taken centre stage in the culinary world, increasingly more brunch-centric restaurants are sprouting up in Winnipeg….
UMSU launches ‘UM for U’ campaigns
This past Thursday morning at Degrees Restaurant marked the launch of new campaigns aimed at addressing topics that UMSU identified as students’ top concerns on…
Investing in the future
Background For athletes both young and old, having the ability to train and grow in sport is crucial. In order to do so, one of…
Peppers plucked, pumpkins pilfered
The UMSU campus garden, situated just outside University Centre, was recently raided, leaving little produce for volunteers and customers of the U of M’s Market…
Daily Bread Cafe one of the best kept secrets on campus
Depending on who you ask, the Daily Bread Cafe is one of the best kept secrets on campus. Unlike other campus eateries, Daily Bread doesn’t…
U of M obtains major funding for First Nations research
The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) recently awarded the University of Manitoba $195,657 for the “Embodying empathy” development project, and another $199,636 over…
Bringing the harvest home
Summer may be coming to a close, but the festivities haven’t ended just yet. If you’re looking for one last hurrah, drive down to Clearwater…
ISIS and the contradictions of U.S. foreign policy
Kevin Linklater The rise of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has been covered a lot in the media, and some mention has…
Rise of the Winnipeg food trucks
Winnipeg may have been a latecomer to the food truck trend, but these mobile kitchens are now dominating the culinary scene. Three years ago, food…