The good, the bad, and the ugly of McGill’s fraternities and sororities Content Warning: Mentions of suicide, sexual assault, eating disorders, racism, antisemitism, homophobia, and xenophobia McGill boasts a reputation as an independent university, where no one holds students’ hands. Imagine if you were in a collaborative community with similar[Read More…]
Abby McCormick
Abby has served as a Student Life Editor at The Tribune since Fall 2022. She is passionate about all things Montreal, from cafés to festivals to museums. Abby is in her third year at McGill pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with minors in Philosophy and French. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, reading, and travelling.
You can reach Abby at [email protected].
Posts by Abby McCormick
The Tribune predicts: Fall horoscopes
With an end to the summer heat finally in sight and life returning to campus, you may be struggling to adjust to your new school routine. But don’t worry, dear McGillians—the stars are here to plot out the perfect start to your fall semester. Aries (March 21-April 19): Romance is[Read More…]
PGSS says Bill 96 costs the society $7,000 per month, seeks monetary compensation
The Post-Graduate Students’ Society (PGSS) gathered for its first council meeting of the Fall 2023 semester on Sept. 6. Led by speaker Nora Delahaye, the hybrid session’s agenda included teaching assistants’ (TA) rights and Bill 96. The meeting began with a presentation from Kiersten van Vliet, a representative from the[Read More…]
A labour of love
Times are tough, fellow McGillians. It seems like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge just aren’t doing the trick anymore—they’re all tricks themselves without any treats. The same faces repeat, over and over: How often do you need to scroll through blurry mirror selfies of George, U3 Mech Eng, a moderate from[Read More…]
The virtual realm can’t save us
Where do you go when you need help? When there are those moments in the semester too overwhelming to handle, to process, to sit still? When assignments pile up and you’re wading through homesickness, isolation, or low self-esteem? What if you’ve been struggling with your mental health? I don’t ask[Read More…]
The Tribune Predicts: Winter horoscopes
As the winter semester draws to a close and the grassy terrain of campus turns into a snow-covered glaze, you may be at a loss for how to get into the groove of finals season. But don’t fret, dear reader—the stars are here to help guide you through the exam[Read More…]
The Tribune’s declassified midterm survival guide
As the days get shorter and the leaves change into varying shades of auburn and crimson, fall midterm season has snuck up on us. This time of year can feel like an all-encompassing mass of anxiety for McGill students as they work away at McLennan until the wee hours of[Read More…]
Fashionably local: An investigation into Montreal’s jewelry scene
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian government has encouraged consumers to support local businesses. With the return to an in-person business model, the Shop Local movement is here to stay—consumers are purchasing goods from their neighbourhood businesses more than ever before. In particular, the growth of the[Read More…]
PGSS Council votes to endorse climate strike on Sept. 23
The Post-Graduate Students’ Society (PGSS) convened for its first council meeting of the Fall 2022 semester on Sept. 14. Led by speaker Adrienne Tessier, the meeting’s agenda covered issues such as McGill’s fossil fuel investments and teaching assistants’ (TA) rights. The meeting began with an overview of the various PGSS[Read More…]
Why everyone deserves therapy
Therapy. There, I said it. A word that, despite its immeasurable benefits, carries the heavy weight of unrelenting stigma everywhere it goes. In the industrialized world, 25 per cent of adults experience significant mental health problems each year that require intervention in the form of psychotherapy and/or medication. In particular,[Read More…]
