On Oct. 24, the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) hosted a Q&A panel to address questions regarding the state of mental health at McGill. Only 16 students attended the panel out of a population of over 39,000. Whether the low attendance rate was due to the stress of midterms[Read More…]
Articles by Natalie Wong
Snowden revelations: The paradox of McGill students’ support for free expression and hostility towards AMUSE
The Nov. 2 live video lecture of Edward Snowden—the famous whistleblower who leaked NSA documents on mass government surveillance—was eagerly anticipated by many at McGill and within the Greater Montreal community. However, few were expecting a mosh pit of students trying to force their way into the lecture, nor the[Read More…]
SSMU hosts panel on current state of mental health at McGill
On Oct. 24, the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) hosted a mental health Q&A panel on the newly integrated psychological services at McGill University. A follow-up to the SSMU Mental Health Forum from March 2016, this panel discussed the integration of McGill Counselling and Mental Health Services (MCMHS) as[Read More…]
A walk through Auschwitz
I had gone out the night before, enjoying Krakow’s nightlife and the cheap vodka that came with it. With about three hours of sleep, I awoke to get on a bus for Auschwitz-Birkenau, the head extermination concentration camp from the Second World War. Falling into a deep sleep on my[Read More…]
The Apology: More than just a number
Statistics illustrate the gravity of a situation from the scope of its impact—for instance, over 200,000 women and girls, euphemistically termed ‘comfort women,’ were forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese Imperial Army during the Second World War. Yet, the individuals affected by these circumstances often get lost in the[Read More…]
Off the board: Still trapped in the ‘comfort women’ issue
Last November, I wrote a feature about the “Comfort Women”—the euphemistic term for women captured during the Second World War by the Japanese Imperial Army as sex slaves. A month later, Japan and South Korea reached a settlement to their longstanding dispute over the comfort women. The settlement includes an[Read More…]
Boy, Interrupted: Silent crisis of men’s mental health issues on campus
There’s something you should know about Josh*. He never experienced depression, anxiety, or other mental health concerns before 2013. Until then, he firmly believed he was in control of everything in his life. Josh is a well-rounded person—he’s working on his PhD at McGill, loves to travel, listens to The Velvet[Read More…]
Trappings of the past: Should Japan formally apologize for its past war sex crimes?
At first glance, the comfort women seem just like any ordinary, elderly citizen. They have wrinkled lines framing their faces, and are slightly hunched over, exuding an air of grace and patience. Many of these women are warmly referred to as “grandmother,” a term attributing to both their gentle appearance[Read More…]
Trib mix: Changing of the seasons
Now that the temperature has settled below 10 degrees a dreaded fact can no longer be ignored: The seasons are changing, and winter is coming. The editors at the McGill Tribune are taking this seasonal defeat particularly hard, and have compiled 24 tracks to express their sorrow over the beginning[Read More…]
Summer and beyond—Making use of campus resources
Planning for the future is a daunting task for all students, filled with uncertainties and confusion. Summer is the season to look back on what the previous academic year has offered and what challenges have been faced. It is also the season to look forward to future goals and take[Read More…]
Campus Spotlight: NetRoots International
NetRoots International is a non-profit organization that was created in 2011 by seven McGill undergraduate students as a Montreal chapter. The club has grown over the past four years to 50 members and expanded internationally. According to Alex Shadeed, NetRoots president and U3 Political Science and International Development student, NetRoots[Read More…]
Busking for thought
Noah Margo-Dermer worked in a summer camp as a music programming director for the past two summers. After the summer of 2013, Margo-Dermer decided to take a step into the world of busking. “After playing music so much over the summer, I missed it,” he said. “So out of the[Read More…]
The Yellow Door aims to prevent urban isolation
Montreal is a city coloured with many longstanding unique organizations. One such organization is the non-for-profit Yellow Door, located at 3625 Rue Aylmer, which aims to promote creative artistic expression and encourage service for the community. “The purpose of the Yellow Door is to give young people an opportunity to[Read More…]
Off the Board: The folly of satirizing North Korea
Satire has often been an effective form of political protest used to garner attention towards raging dictatorships around the world and to provide a common ground upon which individuals can unite to creatively point out the disfunctionalities of authoritarian systems. The latest incident that has incited uproar on media outlets[Read More…]
New Year’s resolutions
1. Aman Malhotra, U1 Arts and Science What was your last New Year’s resolution? Ironically, it was to avoid making unrealistic commitments. How young and naive I was. Did you maintain it? My hopeful pledge legitimately lasted until around teatime that very day, at which time I foolishly agreed to[Read More…]
Speakers from Montreal community projects engage students as part of Innovation Week
An open class lecture discussing collaboration for convergent innovation in public health was held in management course MGCR 360, Social Context of Business, last Friday as part of McGill’s Innovation Week. Professor Nii Addy, who teaches the course, invited speakers Claude Lavoie, projects manager from Jeunes en Santé Notre Dame[Read More…]
Indulging in Montreal’s diverse culinary scene
With many award-winning restaurants, it is not a surprise that MTL à TABLE is an annual success in Montreal.
Searching for the perfect fit
Halloween is fast approaching, and so is the need to find the perfect costume. With midterms, it’s no surprise that students have little time to search for the ideal costume. Read below to discover a list of stores near campus for last-minute Halloween costumes. EVA B 2015 Saint-Laurent This gem[Read More…]
Album Review: Alt-J – This is All Yours
Following the commercial success and melodic genius of Alt-J’s first album, An Awesome Wave, the anticipation for follow-up This is All Yours was high. It’s always easy to nitpick the latest work from a band that has unexpectedly risen to the top of the popular music scene, but when it[Read More…]
A home away from home
Moving into a dorm room is a transition most university students will go through—shifting from the comforts of home to the box-shaped rooms that are the norm here at McGill.
Montreal food truck reviews
Dispatch Coffee In 2012, Dispatch Coffee established itself as the first portable espresso truck in Montreal. The company’s mission is to promote sustainable coffee and products, offering a multitude of espresso-based drinks through their uniquely customized truck, as well as their catering service. The truck is cozy and inviting, with[Read More…]
Electrodash lights up the night
Montreal hosted its first Electrodash this past Friday, Aug. 29 at Parc Jean Drapeau. With just over 5,000 participants, Electrodash—a 5 K electronic-themed run—partnered with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to raise money for cancer research.
Seven myths about university
There are a lot of expectations that come with attending university for the first time. These are invariably promoted in society in the form of movies portraying university life, stories passed down through generations, blurbs in magazines and mental pictures derived from books. However, many of these assumptions are actually[Read More…]
Student of the Week: Michaela Hirsh
When Michaela Hirsh was in grade 10, her teacher told her she wasn’t cut out to pursue a career that involved math. Six years later, she’s in the math-heavy finance program in the Desautels Faculty of Management, with a job at J.P Morgan lined up for this summer. “When people[Read More…]
Khan wins SSMU presidency by 78 votes
A mere 78 votes decided the winner of the presidency for the 2014-15 Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) executive in results released Friday at Gerts. Tariq Khan, U3 Engineering, was elected as SSMU president with 29.8 per cent of the vote, beating out runner-up Courtney Ayukawa. Other members of[Read More…]
Osler library to close for six months due to renovations
The Osler Library’s rare and circulating collections will be unavailable for six months beginning in April, due to a major renovation project for the McIntyre Medical Building. According to Marilena Cafaro, building director of the Faculty of Medicine, the renovation program consists of two projects—the updating of the heating, ventilation,[Read More…]
B’s Bees cordially invites you to Sunday Night Jazz Party
With a dulled night scene in downtown Montreal on Sundays, students are usually directed towards a slow dreary evening, wishing that the exhilaration of their weekend could continue. Luckily, Brandon Goodwin, the drummer of Montreal’s very own six-piece jazz band, B’s Bees, brings us the opportunity to abandon our homework—or[Read More…]
Indigenous studies minor approved for Fall 2014
Students will be able to enroll in a new Indigenous Studies minor in the Faculty of Arts starting in Fall 2014, following the program’s approval by Senate last Wednesday. The program, which has been the goal of ongoing initiatives by students and faculty for approximately 10 years, will be administered[Read More…]
Back to basics: Intimacies of the MontréaLive approach
When watching the perfectly engineered music videos of our generation, I can’t help but feel a sense of detachment from the actual music. To me, music represents an inherent connection to the raw emotion of the musician(s) who create it. MontréaLive serves to bridge the gap that plagues viewers like[Read More…]
Potential SSMU mental health policy will fund coordinator, create student resource website
A new mental health website and hiring a Mental Health Coordinator are top priorities for the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU), according to a new mental health policy to be approved at the Feb. 20 SSMU Council. Other goals of the policy are to be implemented in the next[Read More…]
New management concentrations developed by two students
Starting in Fall 2014, students in the Faculty of Management will be able to major in Strategic Management. Comprised of two concentrations—Global Strategy and Social Business and Enterprise—the major has been developed as a collaborative project between students, staff, and faculty since January 2013. “Social Business is a type of[Read More…]
Food for thought: exploring the limitations of your meal plan
Many McGill students are all too familiar with having their meal plan cards turned down at certain vendors on campus. While accepting meal plans may seem like an obvious choice to the student, the system behind the service is much more complicated. This week, the McGill Tribune takes a look[Read More…]
Pilot ‘myInvolvement’ tool to record extra-curriculars
This semester marks the pilot stage of myInvolvement, a web-based tool designed to showcase workshops, events, and volunteer opportunities available to McGill students. The project provides a way for students to gain awareness of extra-curricular activities and for faculty and staff to track students’ involvement. It also allows initiatives taking[Read More…]