The end of 2022 was marked by the public release and rapid democratization of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, one of the first generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools to become widely accessible to the general public. Since then, AI’s presence has been rapidly increasing in our daily lives and integrating itself into many[Read More…]
Author: Johana Gaba
Summer courses: Bask in the sun while living and learning in Montreal
With just over a month left of the Winter semester and warm weather (hopefully) on the way, many McGill students are getting ready to bid adieu to Montreal and head home for the summer. However, for those who are unsure of their summer plans, or want to stay in Montreal[Read More…]
AGSEM rally encourages progress in ongoing workers’ rights negotiations with McGill
On March 18, approximately 40 McGill students, workers, and faculty members gathered outside the Leacock Building for the Association of Graduate Students Employed at McGill (AGSEM)’s rally. The rally, which advocated for a budget increase for the wages of graduate student workers, was timed to coincide with a McGill Senate[Read More…]
Titilope Sonuga explores motherhood, storytelling, and the art of remembering at DESA panel
On March 19, the Department of English Student Association (DESA) hosted a guest lecture featuring Titilope Sonuga, a Nigerian-Canadian poet and playwright. Sonuga has previously been appointed Poet Laureate by the Edmonton Arts Council, and she was also the first poet to perform at a Nigerian presidential inauguration. This lecture[Read More…]
The art of figuring it out
In the summer of 1969, a group of musicians walked on stage at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland with nothing short of a half-formed idea. In a last-minute effort, pianist Les McCann, bassist Leroy Vinnegar, and drummer Donald Dean recruited trumpeter Benny Bailey and saxophonist Eddie Harris to perform[Read More…]
Athletic excellence—and persistent media gaps—at 2026 Paralympic Games
The 2026 Paralympic Winter Games took place in Milan and Cortina, Italy, from March 6 to March 15, marking the 50th anniversary of the Winter Paralympics. Taking place just one week after the 2026 Winter Olympics, the event showcased the talent of 611 athletes from 55 nations. The competition was[Read More…]
Montrealers rallying against U.S.-Israel strikes in Middle East call for Canadian neutrality
Hundreds gathered at Dorchester Square on March 21 at 1:30 p.m. to protest what organizers described as a war led by the U.S. and Israel across the Middle East. Demonstrators filled the downtown park with Palestinian flags, anti-war banners, and chants of “Ceasefire now” and “Ça suffit” to voice their[Read More…]
Burnout and mentorship gaps for marginalized clinician-scientist trainees
MD-PhD and MD-MSc programs—where students pursue a Doctor of Medicine (MD) alongside either a Master of Science (MSc) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)—are becoming increasingly recognized for their academic and career-centric benefits. These programs train physicians with strong scientific research backgrounds, equipping graduates with a unique skillset. However, these courses[Read More…]
One Sinner After Another
On March 15, the 98th edition of the Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre, bringing the usual spectacle and controversy that define Hollywood’s most anticipated night. This year, two films in particular—Ryan Coogler’s Sinners and Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another (OBAA)—competed closely in the race for[Read More…]
At the water’s edge: Stories of climate adaptation
One wave at a time, coastal communities are becoming increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Rising sea levels, intensifying storms, and shifting fisheries threaten ecosystems, infrastructure, and commerce. These challenges were at the heart of this year’s Annual Grand Challenge on Sustainability, organized by Desautel’s Faculty of Management’s[Read More…]