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Multilingualism is more than a language skill
23+ hour, 47+ min ago (439+ words) By Mansura Akter Meghla | Image by Emma Gillich April 8, 2026 Does knowing more than one language amount to just another skill on a resume? Research suggests otherwise. Speaking more than one language can feel like switching between different versions of oneself....
Rethinking violence beyond punishment
10+ hour, 40+ min ago (447+ words) By Mansura Akter Meghla | Image by Zulkifl Rafah April 8, 2026 Can people unlearn violence? For sociologist and U of M assistant professor Marie Laperri're, the answer lies in understanding violence beyond why it happens and focusing on how it can be…...
Dean Douglas Brown discusses the U of M gym
11+ hour, 32+ min ago (267+ words) By Israel Adeogo Abejoye | Image by Douglas Brown April 8, 2026 In an exclusive interview, Douglas Brown, dean of the faculty of kinesiology and recreation management, shared exciting insights about the gym's offerings and changes. According to the U of M 30, 917 students…...
U of M at Kin Games 2026
11+ hour, 42+ min ago (653+ words) By Faiyaz Chowdhury | Image by UM Kineseology April 8, 2026 While most students were settling into the second half of the winter semester, a group of kinesiology students at the U of M were flying to Sudbury, Ontario to compete in Kin…...
The many homes of The Sheepdogs
12+ hour, 5+ min ago (296+ words) By Jordan Anglin April 8, 2026 Canadian roots rock band The Sheepdogs released their eighth studio album, Keep Out of the Storm, in late February. The band began a Canadian tour in March and will perform in Winnipeg on April 16 and 17. "We…...
High-stake calls, higher-stake lifts
15+ hour, 26+ min ago (581+ words) By Boris Tsun Hang Leung, Faiyaz Chowdhury | Image by Zulkifl Rafah April 8, 2026 Winnipeg-based Royal Canadian Air Force firefighter Evan Yaworski won the title in the World's Strongest Firefighter competition in March, bringing home a historic win not only for the…...
Students rally against 4 per cent tuition increase
15+ hour, 19+ min ago (288+ words) By Arifah Gheesah | Image by Ebunoluwa Akinbo April 8, 2026 UMSU held a rally in front of the U of M Admin Building on April 2 to call on the university's leadership to stop the four per cent increase in tuition fees and…...
Spiritual benefits of going offline in a digital age
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (972+ words) the Manitoban In today's digital world, spirituality is increasingly shaped by online spaces. Social media, apps and websites provide new ways to engage with faith, but they also reshape how people think about and practice spirituality. Research shows that while…...
Pothole magic
2+ week, 15+ hour ago (410+ words) By Adam Johnston, Volunteer staff | Image by Teegan Gillich March 25, 2026 Every spring, Winnipeg enters its annual "pothole season," when crumbling roads spread chaos from main routes to side streets, frustrating drivers, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) and city officials alike." This…...
The Manitoban horoscope for the week of March 16
3+ week, 17+ hour ago (517+ words) By Quinn Mayhew | Image by Emma Gillich March 18, 2026 Aquarius, go take a break. This week is going to feel very long for you. Try to counteract that by going for a long walk, going to the aquarium or taking yourself…...