University’s hypocrisy
I always thought that the mission or goal of any post-secondary educational institution was to teach individuals meaningful skills and knowledge so that they would be able to successfully contribute to...
View ArticleChoosing peace over hate
When speaking to predominantly Jewish audiences, Kasim Hafeez often begins by saying the following words: “When I was in university, I would have gladly killed every one of you.” By his own admission...
View ArticleUniversity is an investment
Margaret Thatcher once said, “the problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people’s money.” This quote is a reminder that our generation faces a clear choice. We can follow the...
View ArticleBrandon University a key player in immigration study
Brandon University (BU) recently announced its role in a $2.5 million dollar immigration research study. The study collaborates with other universities and institutions over a span of seven years to...
View ArticleStudent loans: the less you have, the more you have to pay
Bilan Arte Canada currently uses provincial and federal student loans as a way to increase the accessibility of our post-secondary education system. The idea is simple: lump sums of money are provided...
View ArticleU of M gains seat in NSERC
Digvir Jayas, the University of Manitoba’s vice president (research and international) has recently been appointed to the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). “I was...
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Rape culture on campuses a reality
Michael Lee, volunteer staff Trigger warning: rape With the help of the media, coverage of rape culture on university campuses is increasingly being brought to the fore. Rape culture is most certainly...
View ArticleBig Horn Breakdown
On Sunday, Sept.14, Bison Recreation Services, Student Life, and students from the University of Manitoba got together and helped raise funds for the Bison women’s soccer team through a soccer...
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Game of throws
Amidst the numerous Bison student athletes competing in weekly action stand the lesser-known teams, which fall under the recreation clubs category. There are currently 11 groups, which play either...
View ArticleBig horn breakdown
The Big Horns have been around for over a year now. The group started out with three students lathered in body paint, fur hats, and some extra energy to burn at a men’s hockey home opener and has since...
View ArticleBison briefs
Men’s volleyball The University of Manitoba Bison men’s volleyball team was in a tough test against the fourth-place Trinity Western Spartans this weekend. The Bisons entered the weekend on the bubble...
View ArticleOn the road again
For a second consecutive season, the University of Manitoba Bisons will take on the Saskatchewan Huskies in Canada West semi-final action. This year, however, Manitoba will be on the road. The Bisons...
View Articlere: Manitoban covers
The front page used to grab my attention with its eye-catching, colourful, and original design. It now lacks these qualities, and seems to remain constant as the weeks go by. The new three-row layout...
View ArticleAttendance policies harmful
In my first year at the University of Manitoba, I encountered something I had never imagined before. On arriving at my first English class and receiving a syllabus, I discovered that there was an...
View ArticleBison briefs
Men’s hockey The men’s hockey team took on the Calgary Dinos at home. Entering the matchup, the Dinos were sitting in second place in the Canada West, three spots ahead of the Bisons. Manitoba played...
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The best in the Canada West
The Hardy Cup has made its way back to the province of Manitoba. On Saturday afternoon, the University of Manitoba Bison football team dethroned the Calgary Dinos at the top of the Canada West...
View ArticleStop defining yourself
If you’ve read a newspaper, visited the airport, or looked at any of the University of Manitoba’s official literature, you’ve almost certainly seen the “Trailblazer” ad campaign. Some of the ads...
View ArticleBison Briefs
Three’s the magic number The Bison men’s basketball team placed third at the48th annual Wesmen Classic for the second year in a row. The University of Alberta Golden Bears took first place after...
View ArticleBig Horn Breakdown
A popular trend around this time of year is the “New Year’s resolution.” Most of you will likely be recommitting yourselves to the gym or healthier diets. In case you didn’t know, if you paid your...
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