Last Thursday, April 5, Quebec Education Minister Line Beauchamp proposed a new student loans plan, in response to the student movement that has been opposing planned provincial tuition fee increases of $1,625 over five years. Beauchamp said that the government will not back down from the plan to increase tuition[Read More…]
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QPIRG, online GA ratification questions on ref. ballot
Michael Paolucci / McGill Tribune Polling for SSMU’s exceptional referendum period opened on Tuesday, April 10. The voting period features two referendum questions-one regarding the existence of the Quebec Public Interest Research Group (QPIRG), and the other concerning the online ratification of motions passed by the SSMU General Assembly (GA).[Read More…]
Around the Water Cooler
In case you were too busy searching for Easter eggs or the afikoman, here’s what you missed this past week in the world of sports … NHL HOCKEY – The NHL season wrapped up this past Saturday, with all playoff spots already locked down before the day’s last games. The[Read More…]
Heather Munroe-Blum shared her plans for next year
On March 27, Principal Heather Munroe-Blum spoke to the McGill Tribune, the McGill Daily and Le Délit about this year’s events and what to look forward to in 2012. McGill Tribune: Next year will be your last year McGill’s principal. What are your goals for your last term, and what[Read More…]
MUNACA and admin prepare to finalize agreement
The McGill University Non-Academic Certified Association (MUNACA) and the McGill administration have resolved the remaining outstanding issue on their collective agreement and are preparing to finalize proceedings. The agreement, ratified by MUNACA’s members on Dec. 5 after months of negotiations, marked the end of the union’s three-month strike last fall.[Read More…]
Summer Playlist
Summer is almost upon us. Enjoy this self-indulgent playlist from the Tribune Editorial Board. Neon Indian-“Terminally Chill” (from Psychic Chasms) Kanye West feat. Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz-“Mercy” Dunson-“Count On It” (from The Investment) Baby Eagle-“Brave Women” (from Bone Soldiers) Deerhunter-“He Would Have Laughed” (from Halcyon Digest) Best Coast-“The[Read More…]
Winter Sports Report Cards
Redmen Hockey: A+ No team in McGill Athletics has been as successful this year as the Redmen hockey team. They won the Winter Carnival Cup against Concordia, then won the Corey Cup against the Ottawa Gee-Gees, then won the OUA championship against UQTR, crowning them league champions. Then, they followed[Read More…]
Internal review on asbestos research is inconclusive
On Tuesday April 3, Dr. David Eidelman, vice principal (health affairs) and dean of medicine, announced the completion of the preliminary internal review of professor J. Corbett McDonald’s research on the health effects of chrysotile asbestos. The review was conducted by professor and chair of the department of epidemiology, biostatistics,[Read More…]
NHL Playoff Preview
The days are getting warmer, clothes are getting lighter, and starting Wednesday, news junkies will no longer be able to catch Peter Mansbridge on their local CBC stations: the NHL playoffs are upon us. Eight teams from each conference and their fans begin their bearded quests, praying that they will[Read More…]
The Tribune’s stance on the April referenda
Question regarding online voting for the GA-YES This question proposes the addition of online ratification for SSMU General Assembly (GA) motions after the in-person GA has taken place. This newspaper has a history of decrying the SSMU GA as an undemocratic forum. Our complaints have included the polarized nature of[Read More…]