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Q-Mail: Somewhere Over the Rainbow

March 17, 2017 Almighty Glow Cloud

Dear Glow Cloud: Are leprechauns real? I keep trying to find the end of a rainbow to meet a leprechaun and find the gold, but it’s not working. - Trying to Get Rich Quick

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Tags Q-Mail, Leprechauns, Almighty Glow Cloud, St. Patrick's Day

Study Tips: LiquidText

March 17, 2017 Krista Murray

The paper vs digital debate is still going strong, and will likely continue for years to come. I have yet to decide which side of the argument I am on.

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Tags Study Tips, LiquidText, PDF, eBooks

Bizarre Holidays This Week…

March 16, 2017 Ashlyn Pearce

After a weekend of little sleep due to the time change, there are thankfully many reasons in the coming days to keep up your spirits.

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Tags Bizarre Holidays, Pi Day, Everything You Think is Wrong Day, Absolutely Incredible Kid Day, Everything You Do is Right Day, St. Patrick's Day, Submarine Day, Awkward Moments Day, Let's Laugh Day, World Storytelling Day, Proposal Day

Study Spanish Abroad this Summer

March 16, 2017 Krista Murray

If you are looking for an adventure this summer, consider traveling to Mexico to learn Spanish.

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Tags Spanish, Monterrey Tech, Exchange

Scholarship Facts

March 15, 2017 Ashlyn Pearce

Whilst you’re online adding scholarships to your application in your pyjamas, you may want to double check the requirements before you submit your application.

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Tags Scholarships, Brandon University

March and April at The Evans

March 10, 2017 Krista Murray

The Evans will play host to the 50th Anniversary Film Festival this weekend. Eleven movies will screen over Friday March 10th, Saturday the 11th, and Sunday the 12th.

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Tags Evans Theatre, Fences, Silence, Maliglutit

Film Festival Weekend Fast Approaching

March 10, 2017 Krista Murray

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Brandon Film Festival. In celebration, a weekend film festival will be hosted at The Evans on March 10th, 11th, and 12th.

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Tags Evans Theatre, Brandon Film Festival, The Grand Seduction, All the Time in the World, March of the Penguins, Mao's Last Dancer, Every Town had Soldiers, Gone with the Wind, The Red Violin, The Gold Rush

Q-Mail: Winter

March 10, 2017 Almighty Glow Cloud

Dear Glow Cloud: Is Winter truly over? I see grass in my yard, but I don’t know if it’s Spring or if it’s just a trap. Help! - Sick of Winter

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Tags Q-Mail, Winter, Manitoba

Podcast Review: The Penumbra Podcast

March 10, 2017 Krista Murray

In searching for new podcasts, I stumbled across The Penumbra Podcast. I didn’t have any travel plans for reading week but still found myself transported to a galaxy far far away.

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Tags Podcast, Review

Club Profile: World University Service of Canada

March 9, 2017 Robert Killam

WUSC (World University Service of Canada) is a network of individuals and post-secondary institutions that work together across Canada to foster human development and global understanding.

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Tags Club Feature, World University Service of Canada

Study Tips: Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows and Mac

March 9, 2017 Krista Murray

There is something immensely satisfying about using keyboard shortcuts. It streamlines your workflow, improves your productivity, and eliminates the need for a mouse (I hate mice, computer or otherwise).

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Tags Study Tips, Keyboard Shortcuts, Windows, macOS

Learning Abroad: Travel and Study

March 9, 2017 Krista Murray

Traveling as a student can be difficult, but there are ways to make it happen.

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Tags National Student Exchange, Travel, Office of International Activities

Bizarre Holidays This Week…

March 9, 2017 Ashlyn Pearce

This coming week boasts lots of unique holidays, giving you as many excuses as you need to take a break, relax, and celebrate something.

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Tags Bizarre Holidays, Alexander Graham Bell Day, Proofreading Day, Mario Day, Oatmeal Nut Waffle Day, Alfred Hitchcock Day, Napping Day, Jewel Day

The Rhythm of Residence: Residence Council

March 3, 2017 Armando Galindo

While the current BUSU elections are well-advertised, those who are live outside residence may not be familiar with the Residence Council elections.

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Tags The Rhythm of Residence, Election, Residence, Residence Council

Podcast Review: Back to Work

March 3, 2017 Krista Murray

This is one of my all-time favourite podcasts and has become my go to when I am feeling unproductive

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Tags Podcast, Review, Back to Work, Merlin Mann, Dan Benjamin

Q-Mail: 2 B A Master?

March 3, 2017 Almighty Glow Cloud

Dear Glow Cloud: Is the release of 2nd Generation Pokémon in Pokémon Go getting you to play again? - Budding Pokémon Master

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Tags Q-Mail, Pokémon, Pokémon Go, Almighty Glow Cloud

Study Tips: Slack

March 2, 2017 Krista Murray

Group work is a pain in the ass. For your next round of group work, Krista Murray recommends trying Slack.

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Tags Study Tips, Slack, iOS, Android

Podcast Review: The Slow Melt

February 17, 2017 Krista Murray

If you have ever stopped to wonder where your chocolate comes from, the brand new podcast The Slow Melt, may be the one for you.

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Tags Podcast Review, The Slow Melt, Simran Sethi

Q-Mail: Will You Be My Valentine?

February 17, 2017 Almighty Glow Cloud

Dear Glow Cloud: Will you be my Valentine? - Lustful in the Library

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Tags Valentine's Day, Q-Mail

Traditional Ways to Woo Your Lover: Sports Edition

February 17, 2017 Ariele Kehler

It’s no secret that in the times of old, a strong, sporting male was much more likely to attract a mate than an academic.

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Tags Valentine's Day, Scottish Highland Games, Fergus Scottish Festival
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