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Happy Craft Corner of the Apocalypse

March 30, 2017 Margaret Keller, Knitting Instructor

Now that the apocalypse is upon us, the rules are out the window. Whether you need to protect yourself from irradiated surface-walkers or traditional zombies, or you just want to settle a score with an enemy now that the laws don’t matter, you’ll need an effective weapon.

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Tags The Swill, Apocalypse, Weapons

Making Bread In The End Times

March 29, 2017 Impotent Llama, Post-Alpaca Limpdick

So you’ve made it to the end times have you? Survived that nasty little boom-boom and now you’re looking for your next big thing right? Well you can find your next thrills as a post-apocalyptic chef.

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Tags The Swill, Apocalypse, Cooking, Bread

Incoming Patients Or Liabilities?

March 29, 2017 Old-Man Bitterington, Citizen 3008B

It’s been a few weeks since the world went to hell in a hand basket. None of us saw it coming until it was too late.

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Tags The Swill, Apocalypse, Refugees

Getting Around the Wasteland

March 29, 2017 Leonard Oswald, Former Taxi Driver

If you find yourself in a post-apocalyptic survival situation, chances are you’ll need to get around somewhere, whether it’s for foraging, looting, or uprooting to a safer place.

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Tags The Swill, Apocalypse, Transport

Old Diary Discovered

March 29, 2017 "T.S."

This is the first of three hundred entries from the diary of the mysterious T.S. Their journal was discovered in a bunker near what was once an old farm site along the river.

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Tags The Swill, Apocalypse, Journal Entry

OP/ED: Canadian Blood Services

March 24, 2017 Ariele Kehler

I’m a proud supporter of the Canadian Blood Service. I’ve only been able to make a dozen successful donations since I turned 18 due in part to the rules in place for said donations – you have to wait six months post-tattoo, and your iron level has to be at least 126. I like tattoos, and I’m mildly anaemic, but I still try to donate every few months.

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Tags Canadian Blood Services, Op/Ed, Brandon

Podcast Review: Gastropod

March 24, 2017 Krista Murray

I love food. It doesn’t matter if it’s cooking, eating, or learning about food. I cannot get enough. Last year while procrastinating I stumbled upon this gem of a podcast: Gastropod.

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Tags Podcast, Review, Gastropod, Cynthia Graber, Nicola Twilley, Soylent

Q-Mail: All the Time in the World

March 24, 2017 Almighty Glow Cloud

Dear Glow Cloud: I find myself needing extra time in the day – there’s just too much to do! Can you use some of your super awesome Glow Cloud powers to help a brother out? - Needs More Time

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Tags Q-Mail, Almighty Glow Cloud, Time

Study Tips: Pomodoro Timer

March 23, 2017 Krista Murray

If you are looking to maximize your productivity between now and the end of term, the Pomodoro Technique may be what you’re looking for.

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Tags Study Tips, Timer, Pomodoro Technique

Feature Club: ENACTUS

March 23, 2017 Armando Galindo

Brandon’s Enactus club has been bustling with activity this month.

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Tags Enactus, Zachary Wyss, Club Feature

Faculty Events and Why You Should Go

March 22, 2017 Ashlyn Pearce

Have your profs been talking incessantly about a wine and cheese, or other type of event lately that you can attend?

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Tags Faculty Events

Part-Time Jobs for Students

March 17, 2017 Robert Killam

A part-time job can certainly help fill your day and bank account but can be tedious if you’re not in the right type of work.

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Tags Careers, TutorBright

Star Blanket Activity

March 17, 2017 Alexandra Mackay

For the month of March, the Brandon University Multicultural Association is offering a Star Blanket making group.

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Tags Star Blanket, Indigenous, Brandon University Multicultural Association, Sandy Bunn

Podcast Review: The Vinyl Café

March 17, 2017 Krista Murray

With the recent passing of Stuart McLean, I have found myself returning to The Vinyl Café.

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Tags Podcast, Review, Stuart McLean, The Vinyl Café, CBC Radio

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
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