Somehow it is already the end of January, and I find myself wondering where the time has gone. Before we know it, midterms will be upon us, and many of us will be cramming unless you have a photographic memory. If you are trying to remember ridiculous amounts of information, then Anki may be the app for you.
Read moreApp Review: Sage Solitaire
Sage Solitaire is another fantastic game from designer Zach Gage. If the name sounds familiar, he is also the creator of Really Bad Chess, which was featured in Issue 8 of The Quill.
Read moreFebruary at The Evans
There is a full lineup at The Evans this February. Kicking off the month is Manchester by the Sea starring Oscar nominated actor Casey Affleck, as well as Michelle Williams. Manchester by the Sea follows the tale of Lee Chandler as he discovers he has been named guardian of his 16-year old nephew.
Read moreBizarre Holidays This Week…
After a brief hiatus last week, we’re back with more bizarre holidays that you can celebrate to break up your week and lift your spirits.
Read moreThe Rhythm of Residence
Some of the perks of living in Residence here at Brandon University are the gratuitous opportunities to meet new friends and have fun trying new things. Many people come from different backgrounds, such as larger cities like Winnipeg, tiny villages like Binscarth, or from another country thousands of miles away. Making the adjustment can be really hard for some people, and in this writer’s opinion, the best cure for homesickness is adopting your new place as home
Read moreImaginus Poster Sale Returns to BU
The Imaginus poster sale, which comes to BU each year will be once more set up in the Mingling Area. The sale will take place on Thursday, February 2nd from 9:00am until 6:00pm, and Friday, February 3rd from 9:00am until 5:00pm.
Read morePSA: Webinar Today!
It is a little short notice, however, if you have a little extra time this afternoon (Tuesday, January 24th, 2017) as well as an interest in agricultural production and rural development, there is webinar that will be hosted via zoom at 4:00pm today.
Read moreCommunity Mental Health Services
As part of last week’s Mental Health Week activities, a large selection of local mental health professionals set up tables in the Mingling Area on Thursday, January 19th. Among the Brandon University resources were the Healthy Living Centre as well as the BU counselling services, which each had a table.
Read moreAlzheimer’s Awareness Month
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. At least 25,000 Canadians are diagnosed with dementia annually. Dementia is an umbrella term that encompasses a set of symptoms that are caused by a disorder that affects the brain.
Read morePodcast Review: Hollywood and Crime
Hollywood and Crime is a brand-new true crime podcast from Wondery. Each season will investigate notorious true crimes and scandals from Hollywood. The first season began airing on January 6th and will cover the Black Dahlia Serial Killers, investigating the cases of eight women who were either brutally murdered or went missing in 1940’s Hollywood.
Read moreQ-Mail: Where Is the Quill Office?
Dear Glow Cloud: Where is the Quill office? I have been going to this school for five years and I have no idea. I keep imagining it’s like a secret cave below Clark Hall. Is that accurate? - Lost Lucy
Read moreStudy Tips: Syllabises… Syllabuses… Syllabi?
At the end of each semester we all face the same conundrum. We have piles and piles of notes, assignments, and tests. We all have our own approaches for dealing with this “intellectual clutter” of which there are a few options.
Read moreMastering Your Masters: In Conversation with Carmen Miedema
Brandon University graduate and former Quill reporter Carmen Miedema is hard at work on her master’s degree at the University of Manitoba, where she received a $40,000 entrance scholarship. Miedema is working on an intense project that will see the transfer of archives from Canada’s residential schools to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.
Read moreCabin Fever Escape at the HLC
The Healthy Living Centre on campus knows it’s been a long, cold winter, and everyone is starting to go a little stir crazy. To combat the winter blues, the HLC is setting up a Cabin Fever Escape Day!
Read moreCNIB Gift Wrap Wrap-Up
In the 2016 holiday season, CNIB hosted the gift wrap station in the mall. From December 2nd-24th, 2016, more than 200 volunteers worked cheerfully to raise $14,825 for CNIB by wrapping a total of 3404 gifts. Shopper’s Mall was the title sponsor of the fundraiser, and generously provided the venue and the gift wrap supplies.
Read moreAlumni Chapter Sports Night
The Westman Alumni Chapter are inviting all BU alumni to a special night with the Bobcats on January 20th at 6:00pm. The Alumni Night is a social and networking opportunity for a chance to meet athletes and get a prime spot to view the best sport in town.
Read moreWestman Multicultural Festival Returns to Brandon
Canada prides itself on being a multicultural country. Brandon, too, prides itself on being multicultural, as does Brandon University. What better way is there to celebrate such diversity than to experience some of the cultures that make up our own various levels of community?
Read morePodcast Review: The Message
When you hear the words General Electric (GE), what comes to mind is most likely images of fridges, stoves, washers, or dryers. GE is not typically associated with the production of chart topping podcasts that will have you losing sleep so you can listen to one more episode.
Read moreQ-Mail: Of All Places…
Dear Glow Cloud: Why did you pick BU to inhabit? Aren’t there more thrilling locations for an omnipresent being? - Curious Cat
Read moreStudy Tips: Office Lens
Occasionally we all miss classes. Sometimes our cars don’t start, the buses don’t run, and it is far too cold to walk to the University, even if it is only 6 blocks. Lucky for us, information has never been more accessible to us than it is today.
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