Existence
Compulsory heterosexuality is an interesting concept if you really look at it — whatever side you’re on. A common question is “what side of the…
lifestyle
Athlete’s Angle
With winter upon us in Manitoba, a new battle begins within Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) football. Recruiting is full throttle now, as teams try to…
‘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…
Introducing Skullspace
Straddling the grey space between programming club, science lab and artist’s collective, SkullSpace is Winnipeg’s first and only hackerspace. Founded by three University of Manitoba…
Let’s talk about sex
Many Canadians of a variety of ages can associate late night sex-related programming with none other than the world-renowned sex educator Sue Johanson, host of…
Symbol of summer
In the last months of summer I moved from my townhouse on the edge of the suburbs to a small apartment in St. Boniface, right…
Manitoban mash up
Basketball The men’s basketball team stretched their losing streak to six straight this past weekend, losing both of their weekend games against Alberta, 97-67 and…
Secularism, keep our land glorious and free
The Plan documents the ongoing adventures that arise from living a truly alternative lifestyle: two people in love, no children, one works for an income,…
The most stressful moment of my life
The most stressful moment of my life to date came during the early spring days of 2005, two days before the end of the school…
What would Fred Eaglesmith do?
My pal Francis came over to my place the other night, distraught and looking haggard. He told me he’d been feeling low and mean of…