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Crime and safety in Winnipeg
Winnipeg keeps its reputation as the most unsafe city in Canada, according to a CBC report, but the perceptions about safety in this city can run deep.
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Studying tunes
Students are often trying to find the best way to study all of the time, and some students use music as their go-to studying aid. Finding the best tunes can be hard, especially at high-stress times like midterms week.
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PROFile: Shelagh Carter
Before becoming a professor, Shelagh Carter studied in New York and Los Angeles as an actress and graduated from the Canadian Film Centre’s Directors Lab in Toronto.
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For the love of radio
Campus radio gives students the opportunity to strengthen their own communication skills and have a boost of confidence overall.
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Calling all anime Fans
Ai-Kon is an non-profit organization that holds an annual Japanese and pop culture convention in Winnipeg.
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Talk about sexual awareness and health
Between Feb. 12 and 16, the Sexuality Education Resource Centre Manitoba (SERC) will host Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week on the topic of “Minding Our Business”: Sexual Health & Mental Wellness.
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News Briefs
Local Brews + Global Views // Peaceful Protest Against the Plea // Queer yoga // Genderfest Winnipeg // Bridging Two Worlds book launch
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What does diversity on campus mean?
According to the Canadian immigration website, “diversity in Canada extends beyond race and ethnicity but spans language, gender, religious affiliations, sexual orientation, abilities and economic status.”
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PROFile: Pauline Ripat
Professor Pauline Ripat has a long history at the University of Winnipeg. She did her undergraduate degree at the university, and then came back to teach as a sessional in 2001, which turned into a permanent position teaching in the classics department.
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The hunt for parking on campus
Parking near the University of Winnipeg (U of W) - and almost anywhere else downtown - can be a challenge.
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Energizing the Canadian Community
Every form of environment is filled with energy: in social environments, workplaces and in nature. People use energy in several different ways throughout their daily lives, and every action has an impact on the environment.
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News briefs
Christianity in Trump’s America // Galentine’s Day Winnipeg // Film screening of A Good Place to Live // Non-binary support night // Penny Lane Market // Learn to Curl
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PROFile: Ryan Bullock
Ryan Bullock, the Canada research Chair in human-environment interactions at the University of Winnipeg, started his career path later in life.
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Revisiting safety on campus
Students all around campus may see more security personnel patrolling the buildings on the University of Winnipeg (U of W) campus.
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Mindful education
Researchers have found that, often, mindful meditation is a solution to a fast-paced tech world that people are now living in.
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Arts take on racism
Art is a form of expression that people can use to make political statements. The Canadian Cultural Mosaic Foundation (CCMF) is exploring the impacts of racism in society through the 48-hour Anti-Racism Film Festival hoping to spark conversation about racism in communities.
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Marketing the artisans
Pop-up markets happen during different times of the year with some happening around holidays – like Valentine’s Day. On Feb. 11, artisans will hold the Half Moon Market Valentine’s Fling (HMMVF) at the Inn at the Forks in celebration of Valentine’s Day.
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News briefs
Trimbee for president // Free Speech & Academic Freedom // New grant funding adults // WE24 Safe Space fundraiser // Learn to skate
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Dodgeball athletes defy gendered assumptions
Lower-level dodgeball teams in Manitoba are co-ed and require a minimum of two female players on the court at all times.
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Start-up works to keep athletes safe
People might play sports for leisure and enjoyment, but should also take safety precautions, since they’re at risk of injuries.