So you want to climb?
I can honestly admit that some of the coolest people I know are climbers. Maybe they’re cool because they climb. Or maybe climbing makes them…
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Mastering the Bosu ball
“See that circle right in the middle? That’s what we call the ‘sweet spot.’” Brenda is the instructor of a Bosu class I’ve started taking…
UMSU continues to collect fees for paid-off loan
For the past 12 years, the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) has been annually collecting a student fee to pay for space in the…
University awaits results of predicted budget shortfall
As the announcement of the provincial operating grant approaches, university administration, faculty members and staff wait to see if a predicted budget shortfall for 2010-11…
Premier Selinger speaks to political science students at U of M
Premier Greg Selinger gave the opening address at this year’s University of Manitoba political studies students’ conference this past week, focusing on Manitoba as an…
Alphabet Group
Picture books are called picture books for a reason; their pages are filled with often-fantastical graphics aimed to appeal to a young people’s imaginations, while…
Belly dancing: a good way to explore your sensual side
Belly dancing is something I would never think of doing. I’ve been taking dance classes since I was four, everything from classical ballet to Ukranian…
Stealing from the poor to give to the rich
The University of Manitoba Board of Governors’ May 19, 2009 meeting saw the approval of the abolition of the 50 per cent course fee refund,…
Burka worn during university exams under debate
Female students in Egypt are now banned from wearing a full-face veil, such as the niqab, during university examinations according to a Cairo court ruling…
Bill Gates looks to improve online education through grants
Bill Gates has recently announced in his 2010 annual letter that he will be offering grants from his foundations to further the usage of online…