Whether you are a first year or otherwise, navigating nights out in Montreal can prove to be quite tricky and an honest testament to one’s patience. Home to infamous locations such as Tokyo, Suwu, and Cafe Campus, Saint Laurent tends to be an obvious choice for many McGillians on any[Read More…]
Articles by Gabriela McGuinty
Understanding summer success in the era of FOMO
It is a Tuesday morning in London, England and I am working on the third floor of a monstrous glass building. Meanwhile, thanks to worldwide internet access and the reach of social media, I am made fully aware of the fact that a group of high school friends are lounging[Read More…]
Nine hours on campus
A day in the life of a student.
Inside College Insiders
Podcast addresses post-graduation anxiety.
To double major or not to double major
Students weigh the pros and cons of interdisciplinary study.
Beanbark: The next big thing in healthy snacking
McGill community’s ReMIXed hits the market.
Traditional pasta with a modern twist
A look at Brotelli Pasta Bar
Luminothérapie lights up Quartier des Spectacles
Interactive installation brings people together.
Hot Cities of the World Tour takes students to far-off destinations
A hidden McGill adventure at students’ fingertips.
Get cooking: Five recipe channels to let out your inner MasterChef
Go-to sources for weeknight meals
La Lumière du Mile End opens its doors to the city’s students
Don’t miss student Tuesday’s at La Lumière du Mile End
Beyond the gates of Montreal’s cemeteries
Taking a peek inside Montreal’s spookiest necropolis.
McGill-themed Halloween costumes
Dispatch avocado toast Lucy Keller, Contributor Warning: Not only will your friends think the idea is cute, but they may find you irresistible, too. To start off, find a large brown shipping box that suits your body size. Next, cut out two square torso-sized pieces from the box to use[Read More…]
A voice for student parents
With two full-time commitments, student parents need all the help they can get.
McGill’s political history: A conversation with Prof. McNally
The history of radicalism and conservatism at the university
Word on the Y: What lessons have you learned this year?
The end of the school year is a time for reflection: Closing textbooks for the last time, packing apartment belongings into boxes, and sharing one last beer with friends at OAP leave many looking back on the past eight months with a little more wisdom. The McGill Tribune caught up with[Read More…]
How to avoid being the most hated person at the gym
Making the trek to the McGill gym is a pain: From finding the time and motivation to get out the door to walking up the vicious hill in icy weather, just getting there can feel like the hardest part. But, once there, dodging the strange cast of characters at the[Read More…]
Life After Four Loko: Students share mixed feelings over the new provincial drink recall
It was late August. The time was 7 a.m. The occasion was Beach Day. As I entered a quaint dépanneur in the Milton-Parc neighbourhood to stock up on alcohol before heading to the bus, I was immediately struck by the brightly coloured cans neatly aligned in a fridge in the[Read More…]
McGill Law Fashion Show showcases local designs in a minimalist setting
On Jan. 19, Gallery Gora, situated on bustling Sherbrooke Street West, was transformed into the set for the annual McGill Law Fashion Show, complete with hanging neon art to compliment a stylish white-concrete floor. With diverse colours, designs, and styles on display, the fashion show, both run by and featuring[Read More…]
Drogheria Fine: The story behind Montreal’s favourite gnocchi go-to
Amid the many innovative businesses clustered in the Mile End neighbourhood, Drogheria Fine has managed to stand out for nearly a decade. The quaint family-owned gnocchi restaurant has grown increasingly popular among locals and tourists alike. Located on Fairmount Avenue and Clark Street, the small window shop, known for its[Read More…]
Make new friends and keep the old: How students stay in touch despite distance
University is an opportune time to make new friends—but sometimes, this comes at the expense of staying in touch with the old. Friendships naturally change over time, as distance and extracurriculars lead to new, and sometimes divergent, paths. It is already challenging for students to find time to catch up[Read More…]
How to make the most of office hours in the last few weeks of the semester
As the Fall semester comes to an end, students are frantically turning in term papers, taking their last round of midterms, and reluctantly beginning to think about their upcoming finals. While there is no magic solution for securing a high GPA, there is one resource from which all students can[Read More…]
Lost in translation: Texts and what they really mean
Illustrations by Arshaaq Jiffry for The McGill Tribune
A look into McGill’s fashion scene: ’90s style is back
When walking through the McGill campus for the first time, visitors might be struck by students’ diverse and bold fashion choices. With such an international student body comes a plethora of colours, textures, and attitudes—and students don’t hesitate to break nearly every fashion boundary out there. Among the most popular[Read More…]
Little Free Libraries: The story behind those yellow newspaper stands on campus
Little yellow boxes have sprung up across campus over the course of October, filled to the brim with books. Dubbed Little Free Libraries (LFLs), these renovated stands are a new initiative to foster a sense of community and promote a love of reading across the community. The mailbox-shaped boxes have[Read More…]