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…
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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…
Sex, drugs and silk screens
The iconic images of the Campbell’s soup can and Marilyn Monroe brought to you by Andy Warhol could only be done by the technique of…
Monotonix Madness
Monotonix are best known for their epic performances. Crowd-surfing while playing guitar or even drums, jumping off and around the stage, stealing audience members’ drinks…
Privacy vs safety
Exhibitionists might just decide to fly more often, following an announcement by the federal government on Jan. 5, 2010, that, in order to increase security…
Just Doupe it
In January, this month of new goals and resolutions to get healthier in the winter months, some of you may be contemplating your gym passes….