The increasing influence of the Internet over the past two decades has been frequently accompanied by periodic bouts of public soul-searching about what effect it is having on society. Over the past week, two major incidents have questioned the Internet’s role in enabling unacceptable behaviour. The first was the tragic[Read More…]
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A sweet taste of India ready in under an hour
Laddus are the ultimate indulgence—these little treats can resemble timbits, but pack a completely unique taste. Chock-full of energy, sweetness, and Indian-flavoured goodness, laddus are a staple of any Indian festival or celebration. However, not all laddus are created equal. There are many varieties native to the different regions of[Read More…]
Top ten excuses to take a study break
Midterm season can leave students feeling overwhelmed and chronically sleep-deprived, so it’s no surprise that we need an occasional break from the ceaseless storm of papers, exams, and assignments. A talented few can sail through midterm season without cracking a book, but the rest of us have to spend at[Read More…]
Student of the week: Tarun Koshy
Q: What is your motto? A: When it comes to dressing, I had a gym teacher—this old Ukranian boxer—in high school, who always told us “look sharp, feel sharp.” Q: If you could be anywhere else in the world right now, where would it be? A: Right now I’d like[Read More…]
No change needed at Nickels
Next to the flashing neon sign for a nearby club that bogarts the attention of most passers-by, sits a quaint, unassuming retro-style diner by the name of Nickels. This gem of Saint Catherine’s, established by Montreal’s very own Celine Dion, is part of a Canada-wide chain of restaurants, and is[Read More…]
First of SSMU’s “roaming Councils” held at Mac campus
On Oct. 11, the Students’ Society of McGill University’s (SSMU) Legislative Council convened for the third time this academic year. Although meetings are traditionally held in the Lev Bukhman room in the SSMU Building, this Council was hosted at McGill’s Macdonald Campus in Ste. Anne de Bellevue. Thursday’s Council meeting[Read More…]
Campaign McGill leaders discuss fundraising strategies
Last Thursday, reporters from campus media met with Marc Weinstein, McGill’s Vice President (Development and Alumni Relations) and Derek Cassoff, Director of Communications (Development and Alumni Relations), to discuss McGill’s History in the Making campaign—the largest fundraising campaign in the university’s history. Launched publicly in 2007, the campaign has raised[Read More…]
Liberal McGill invites Marc Garneau to speak to students
Last Friday, Liberal McGill hosted the Honourable Marc Garneau for a talk entitled “30 years after the Patriation: where are we now?” in the Lev Buhkman room of the Student Society of McGill University (SSMU) Building. Garneau is the current Member of Parliament (MP) for the riding of Westmount-Ville Marie[Read More…]
War, worship, and wine: resurrecting ancient Greece
It’s been said that art finds its highest form in the Grecian tragedy. After watching The Bacchae, it’s easy to see why. Scapegoat Carnivale’s production of Euripides’ classic benefits from an original translation by director Andreas Apergis and assistant director Joseph Shragge. The resulting textual clarity aided the talented cast[Read More…]
Safe haven
Any excuse to meander around Old Montreal and not study for midterms is a good one, right? Currently showing at the Montreal History Centre, Nous Sommes Ici is an interactive photography exhibit that documents the lives of immigrants to Montreal, and their past struggles with violence in their countries of[Read More…]