Getting to know U of M’s fall writer-in-residence
The U of M Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture has recently welcomed Melanie Dennis Unrau as its writer-in-residence for fall 2025. A poet,…
social issues
The stress of finals
Finals are approaching, which means most students on campus are entering the most stressful period of the academic year. For many, this means mountains of…
Breaking up with Grimes
The first time I found myself enraptured by Grimes was on a quiet afternoon in the fall of 2020 — while clicking through my friends-of-friends’…
Travel wellness
Being a woman is extremely hard. Let alone a solo female traveller who’s going abroad for the first time, now that’s downright terrifying. A recent study…
The provincial budget problem
On March 20, the Manitoba provincial 2025 budget was released. A provincial budget is an outline of the expected expenditures and revenues of a region….
Put value on learning the humanities
I have always heard, “Why are you getting a bachelor’s degree in the humanities? It’s a waste of time if it’s not a STEM degree.”…
Beyond a title
In our society, leadership is often synonymous with a position or title. Whenever I think of modern leaders, I immediately associate them with the office…
Safe streets or bust
Winnipeg can become a more cycling-friendly city by rapidly accelerating the implementation of 30 km/h zones in residential areas. Safe streets are streets with a…
Why don’t men wear engagement rings
Ever since I first heard this intriguing question, I have pondered over it. Why do men not wear engagement rings? After all, both partners are…
Uncovering the lives of undocumented migrants
Blistering heat, Martian terrains and merciless thieves — these are just some of the dangers undocumented migrants from Latin America face when crossing the border…