On Feb. 5, a crowd of 10,000 welcomed the 2018 Bell International Speaker Series (BISS) guest Michelle Obama to the Chambre de commerce du Montréal métropolitain (CCMM). Obama presented a talk on womanhood and the power of collective organization, drawing upon her background as an activist, Princeton and Harvard graduate,[Read More…]
Articles by Ellie Solloway
Crew Collective & Cafe makes space for brews and brainstorming
One would think the expansive, ornate lobby of what was formerly the Royal Bank of Canada headquarters lobby would not make a great place for an experiment. Its church-like echo lends itself to hushed exchanges rather than bold and uninhibited conversation. Its dark corners and maze-like passageways are better imagined[Read More…]
Out on the town: Montreal’s best terraces for any occasion
The short-lived yet vibrant summer season is typically accompanied by lifted spirits and a drastic increase in traffic to the city’s best eateries. Walking through the city, one can often see patrons spilling out in high volume onto the patioed sidewalks, roofs, and backyards. Although the prevalence of restaurant terraces[Read More…]
Martlets dominate in bounce-back win against Vert et Or
Despite a tie for second place in the division standings, McGill Martlets (13-6) pulled off a dominant, lopsided win against Sherbrooke Vert et Or (12-7) Saturday night, cruising to a 3-0 sweep on the heels of Friday’s loss against the first-place Montreal Carabins (17-3) . Senior setter Yasmeen Dawoodjee’s electrifying performance[Read More…]
What you need to know about the NWHL
Just five months ago, Manon Rheaume—the only woman to ever appear in an NHL game—dropped the ceremonial first puck for the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL)’s inaugural regular season game between the Boston Beauts and the Buffalo Pride. Rheaume smiled as she found herself, not in between the pipes as[Read More…]
Changing the Game: Fixing the NHL’s scoring problem
Goals are at a premium in today’s NHL. The average number of goals per game has fallen from 6.05 to 5.32 since the 2005-2006 season. The Tribune sports section weighs in on how to shock this icy game back to life. No icing on the cake Two minutes to[Read More…]
From the viewpoint: BØRNS at Petit Campus
As I stuck out my wrist for a stamp guaranteeing entry into Petit Campus on Tuesday, I was expecting tonight’s experience to be pretty much in line with the average night out at Café Campus: Too many strangers moving together with all the synchronicity of two non-matching puzzle pieces, and[Read More…]
Hockey: Martlets blank Gee-Gees behind Melodie Daoust’s heroics
McGill Martlets 5 Ottawa Gee Gees 0 If the McGill Martlets’ (2-0-0) 5-0 shutout win over the Ottawa Gee-Gees (2-2-0) on Saturday night is any indication, this season should be a thrilling one to watch. The Martlets, who kicked off their 2015-2016 season this past weekend with back-to-back victories, proved[Read More…]
Fall 2015 team previews: Part 3 – Martlet and Redmen hockey
Martlet Hockey After a blowout loss to the lower-ranked Western Mustangs in the finals of the 2015 CIS National Championship, the Martlets are setting their sights on another shot at the title this season. Last year’s loss came after a 16-4-0 regular season record which landed the team the[Read More…]
Know Your Athlete: Paul Rakoczy
Paul Rakoczy is in a nostalgic mood as he prepares for his last season on the team. As his team gears up for the Baggataway Cup National Championship in November, the defenceman and co-captain is looking to the past for inspiration. “It’s bittersweet, for sure,’” Rakoczy said. “I love this[Read More…]
ICYMI: Summer sports roundup
Blue Jays heat up After a mediocre finish in 2014 for the Toronto Blue Jays, the team is on its way to securing a post-season spot this fall after an impressive summer showing. Trade deadline acquisition David Price has been tremendous on the mound, boasting the seventh-best ERA in the[Read More…]