Horror films thrive in the age of anxiety
While you snuggle up on the couch with some popcorn to watch a scary movie this Halloween season, you might find it hard to pick…
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Arts, a significant part of us
Leonardo da Vinci was known for his science and art. He was the kid who had it all. This is not an article like the…
A double-edged sword for international students
Lately, I have been feeling that the only thing certain about life is uncertainty. This thought is well-aligned with the current immigration system operating in…
Parking services creating financial strain
If you have ever tried to find parking at the U of M, you know how difficult and frustrating it is to acquire a parking…
Is neighbourliness a lost art?
Whenever I tell a story about the apartment buildings I’ve lived in, it usually involves my neighbours. The girl with the three-legged dog, the loud…
A downtown wish: True revitalization
I remember going to see a movie at Portage Place with my grandma. Before we left, she handed me a penny to toss into the mall’s iconic…
The hidden cost of thrifting
Thrifting has always been a cheap, sustainable option for me. I can get nice-looking clothing for half price as compared to full price online or at…
The problem with town halls
A few weeks ago the U of M’s president’s office sent out an email to notify students of the town hall meeting president and vice-chancellor Michael…
Disability is not a bad word
“Handicapped,” “Special needs,” “accessibility-seeking,” or the newly popular “differently abled.” These are just a few euphemisms — terms to soften or obscure a word deemed…
Haggling: A lost art young people must reclaim
A friend recently dragged his dad along to buy a new TV, convinced he needed his help negotiating a better price. Armed with his father’s experience,…