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…
University of Manitoba
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…
The return of the Gruesome Twosome
When last we left that gruesomest of two, they were struggling against their greatest of all foes: themselves. No rivals have yet to match up…
Yoga kills
When I was deciding on what class to take this term with Bison Recreational Services I was presented with several options. The first was tae…
Still swing dancing on campus
Swing dancing began with the Charleston in the 1920s in Afro-American communities. It was a venue to free your mind from the troubles of the…
Undermining the real lessons
Right now, most U of M students aren’t too concerned with exams. Having just returned from winter break, for most of us the next major…
The planet is the source of all prosperity
Spencer Fernando’s recent article, “A Conservative’s View on Climate Change” (Jan. 13, 2010) requires a serious response from a green perspective. First, it must be…