U of M Symphony Orchestra opens season with American classics
The University of Manitoba Symphony Orchestra begins its second year under Maestro Richard Lee this week on Oct. 27 with the first of four performances…
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BA not a path to a McJob
When it comes to finding employment after graduation, arts degrees are sometimes viewed as useless. However, the faculty of arts at the University of Manitoba…
Letters to the Editor – Oct. 27, 2010
RE: In search of an ideal study spot (Sept. 28, 2010) Thank you for the excellent article on study space in Dafoe Library by Erin…
Advanced polls attempt to spur students on to vote
University Centre played host to advanced polls this past week, in an effort to encourage students to cast early ballots for the impending civic election….
In search of the ideal study spot
It has been almost three weeks since we have come back to school, and the readings and assignments have wasted no time piling up on…
Cellphones could help learning
You know the routine — put down your notebook, pen, coffee cup and check your text messages before putting your cellphone away. You wouldn’t want…
Don’t cheat, new DISC label brands academic dishonesty on transcript
The new grade label DISC (discipline) will replace CW (compulsory withdrawal) on a student’s transcript, beside a letter grade, if they are forced to leave…
Rapid transit activists demonstrate frustration with lack of progress
The Winnipeg Rapid Transit Coalition used musical theatre to demonstrate their frustration with the lack of progress on rapid transit in Winnipeg on Sept. 8….
Wiseguys closes its doors for good
The campus watering hole, Wiseguys, is no more, leaving many students without their favorite hangout. Wiseguys was closed after the holders of the lounge’s liquor…
Get off your dumb lazy butt
When I was asked by one of the editors of the Manitoban to write an article about how to motivate yourself and how you are…