October 2011

Welcome home Gilad Shalit

Five years ago the Hamas terrorist group snuck across the border into Israel. They captured then 19-year-old Gilad Shalit, a member of the Israeli military….


Exotic animals

Last week the state of Ohio made international headlines when Terry Thompson took his life after setting loose dozens of exotic animals including tigers, lions,…



International news briefs

Libya’s new leaders declare liberation Members of Libya’s interim government declared the official liberation of the country on Oct. 23, three days after the death…


local news briefs

Restaurant goers may be able to bring own wine in a week As of Nov. 1, restaurants in Manitoba will be able to allow customers…


BlackBerry launches new OS

In the wake of last week’s unexpected BlackBerry outage, university students have mixed reactions to both the smartphone and the upcoming launch of the Research…


Point / Counterpoint

Point / Counterpoint is a platform in which two parties discuss pertinent cultural issues from opposing sides. It’s a real debate, and like any honest…


Extra! Extra!

Tucked away in a small office in St. John’s College, it is easy to miss the University of Manitoba Press. It is, in fact, one…


Ten great things

Tis the season for tales of terror! But I have to admit that scary movies just don’t do it for me. Long before corn syrup was…