As winter comes to a close in Montreal, Multimedia Editor Sarah Ford presents a slow reflection on the season’s natural beauty and wildlife activity.
Articles by Sarah Ford
Art imitating art
Photographing wildlife is not only my primary hobby, but my passion. Nothing beats the thrill of finding an animal, the adrenaline of setting up a shot, and the reward of taking a successful picture. When I look at the collection of photographs I have taken, I am awestruck by the[Read More…]
Tribune X Musicians Collective Present: Pomegranate Planet
The Multimedia team virtually joined forces with the SSMU Musicians Collective to bring you a fun and energetic performance by Pomegranate Planet. Pomegranate Planet is a jam band from Montreal, with Sacha L’Heveder on bass, Jackson Foellmer on guitar, and Marc Maalouf on drums. You can find their music on[Read More…]
Change Makers: Andrea Brazeau
In the first episode of the Change Makers podcast, Multimedia Editor Sarah Ford speaks with Andrea Brazeau, an Inuk fourth year Education student who has been fighting for the Quebec government to provide better wifi to Nunavik. They discuss the implications of the issue, the government’s inaction, and what McGill[Read More…]
Exploring Mac Campus
Multimedia Editor Sarah Ford explores McGill’s Macdonald campus, and learns how it differs from McGill’s downtown campus in its location, departments, and atmosphere. Edit: This video incorrectly states the degrees offered at McGill’s Macdonald campus. The five degrees offered are as follows: Nutritional Science, Food Science, Agricultural and Environmental Science,[Read More…]
Meet the 2020-2021 SSMU Executives
This year’s SSMU executives discuss their accomplishments, goals, and hopes for the next two semesters.
Introducing: The McGill Tribune 2020-2021
There are opportunities for everyone at the Tribune. Our 2020-2021 team looks forward to working with you this year! Find more information on our upcoming documentary film festival: Resilience on the Facebook or Eventbrite.
Witnessing wildlife
Multimedia Editor Sarah Ford explores the importance of appreciating and noticing local wildlife through an interview with Professor David Green.
Forbidden fruits and vegetables
In her feature, Multimedia Editor Sarah Ford narrates her experience with Pollen Food Syndrome, an allergy to raw fruits and vegetables. She illuminates some of the safety issues and accessibility concerns, and looks at ways we can best support those with severe food allergies. Video by Sarah Ford.
Reflections on two years at SSMU from the Indigenous Affairs Commissioner
We sat down with Indigenous Affairs Commissioner Tomas Jirousek as he looks back at his time with SSMU. Video by Sarah Ford and Aidan Martin.
The top of the photo chain
With my hands trembling and heart pounding, I locked eyes with a large, female raccoon. My hands clutched my camera as I slowly worked up the courage to snap a picture. I was too close; the raccoon hissed at the sound of the shutter, and I ran into my house[Read More…]
Climate on Campus: ECOLE
As the second video of the series Climate on Campus, Multimedia Editor Sarah Ford explores the initiatives and goals of ECOLE, an on-campus sustainability organization. Video by Multimedia Editor Sarah Ford
Tribune Presents: Tshizimba & Boy 2 King
Montreal-based emcee and producer Tshizimba dropped by the Tribune’s office with Boy 2 King to show us some of his new music. His influences are rooted in Hip-Hop, Rap, Ambient, Punk and Chillwave, bringing a unique sound to the office. Video by Aidan Martin and Sarah Ford
Word on the Y | New Year’s resolutions
With a new decade and the beginning of the winter semester, we asked some McGill students what 2020 means to them, and what resolutions they have for the new year. Video by Multimedia Editors Sarah Ford and Aidan Martin
Climate on Campus: Divest McGill
On November 12, Divest McGill, C-JAM, and Greenpeace McGill held a manifestation to pressure McGill to divest. Our Multimedia Editors interviewed members of Divest McGill and other climate activists in Montreal to discuss their demands, achievements in the climate justice movement, and what’s in store for climate groups on campus.[Read More…]
Standing with First Nations Youth: A Protest in Solidarity
The Canadian federal government has appealed a ruling by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, that ordered them to pay reparations to First Nations children and their families who were separated by the child-welfare system. In response, on Oct. 19, Students’ Society of McGill University Indigenous Affairs Commissioner Tomas Jirousek and[Read More…]
Montreal Climate March | September 2019
On September 27, as part of a series of worldwide climate protests, Montreal held its second march for climate justice. The McGill contingent was organised by Climate Justice Action McGill (C-JAM), garnering around 3,000 students. 16-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg joined the greater Montreal rally, addressing a crowd of[Read More…]
19th Annual McGill Pow Wow
On September 20, members of the McGill and Montreal community gathered on Lower Field to participate in the 19th Annual Pow Wow hosted by the First Peoples’ House. The celebration was part of the 9th Annual Indigenous Awareness Weeks which was organized by the McGill Indigenous Education Program. Video by[Read More…]
Word on the Y | What is the best/worst part about being back at McGill?
With the beginning of the semester in full force, The McGill Tribune took to the Y to ask students what they love (and hate) about being back at McGill for the fall. Video by Sarah Ford and Aidan Martin