Euterra Rising creates a new world order
News outlets and social media updates constantly expose us to the downsides of modern civilization and the effects it could have on Generation Z. From…
sustainability
The U of M needs to move forward with composting on campus
Whether it is a takeout container from Degrees or the remnants of your lunch packed from home, one thing is certain: at the University of…
U of M’s BEE/HOUSE/LAB initiative earns sustainability award
“It is great to be recognized as a leader of sustainable development by an international organization” – Anna Weier, engagement coordinator, U of M office of sustainability
Board of governors sustains green initiatives
The University of Manitoba is doubling down on its sustainability efforts after the board of governors approved the second incarnation of the Sustainability Strategy at…
Talking transportation
In the face of persistent transportation challenges in Winnipeg, South Winnipeg-St. Norbert Coun. Janice Lukes is listening as the city’s residents sound off through a series of public consultations this winter and into the spring.
U of M finds silver lining in green initiatives
The efforts of the University of Manitoba’s office of sustainability have been rewarded with a silver rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability…
Breaking down the campus food revolution
Many competing interests drive the food system at the University of Manitoba. Here the Manitoban attempts to break down some of the complexities of competing…
Futuristic edibles
It’s common knowledge that human beings, especially those living in the industrialized world, have seriously impacted the Earth’s environment. We know that the cars we…
The future of U-Pass, public transportation on campus
In light of the upcoming referendum in which students will vote to determine the outcome of the universal transit pass (U-Pass), the U-Pass referendum forum…
Freaks of Nature: Clownfish
Welcome back to Freaks of Nature! This week we have a particularly innocent and inconspicuous freak: the clownfish. Also known as anemonefish, the majority of…