Roughly one hundred students disrupted the Students’ Society of McGill University’s (SSMU) Board of Directors (BoD) meeting on Nov. 30 to voice their support for the Policy Against Genocide in Palestine. Students questioned executives face-to-face on the Society’s decision to consent to an injunction against the policy—a decision that has[Read More…]
Author: Shani Laskin
To Bixi or not to Bixi?
Bixi is my religion – Monique If taking out your first Bixi is an unforgettable experience in itself, riding one also comes with endless benefits. For starters, the convenience is unparalleled. With hundreds of stops all over the city, you can always find a bike and a place to drop[Read More…]
Navigating the government’s guide to employing generative AI in the public sector
On Nov. 30th, OpenAI’s release of ChatGPT marked its one-year anniversary. Within a relatively short period, this generative AI (GAI) brought tremendous changes in everyone’s lives. Between huge layoffs in administrative professions, and widespread controversies, such as the debate around the use of AI in classrooms, it seems crucial to[Read More…]
“Saltburn” is a cinematic scrutinization of opulence and obsession
Spoilers for Saltburn Opulence. Drugs. Midnight strolls. A hedge maze. Far too many shots of bathtubs. Welcome to Saltburn, Emerald Fennell’s latest cinematic endeavour. Known for her bold feature-length directorial debut, Promising Young Woman, Fennell’s newest film takes a more ironic journey, enlisting a stellar cast to portray an “eat[Read More…]
AI writers cannot be the future of sports journalism
The future of sports journalism is incredibly bleak at the moment. The New York Times disbanded their sports section in July 2023, electing to rely solely on The Athletic after having bought the sports outlet for $550 million in 2022. In what was suspected to be preparation for the shift,[Read More…]
Mohawk Mothers appear in court, discuss archives and records related to New Vic site
The Kanien’kehá:ka Kahnistensera (Mohawk Mothers) appeared at the Montreal Courthouse for a five-hour case management hearing on Dec. 1. The hearing came as part of the Mother’s ongoing investigation into McGill’s New Vic Project site, where they fear that there may be unmarked Indigenous graves. The Mothers argued that the[Read More…]
A comprehensive guide to finding the perfect winter coat
As the fall semester comes to an end, the infamous Montreal winter begins, and your attire may feel incapable of warding off the December chill. If so, you are primed for a new winter coat. The search for a good jacket can feel daunting, especially for first-year students who may[Read More…]
Leaving laptops at the door
“If you were to walk around any undergraduate large lecture hall and be a fly on the wall, how many students do you think would have something unrelated to the course material open on their screen?” Aaron Erlich, a professor in McGill’s Political Science department, wondered out loud. It was[Read More…]
Redbirds and Martlets fear consequences of tuition hike on varsity sports
On Oct. 13, the Quebec government revealed its plan to raise tuition for out-of-province and international students. In the immediate aftermath, students flooded the streets of Montreal, protesting the proposed hike and fearing its consequences on their university experience. Shortly thereafter on Nov. 2, McGill University Principal and Vice-Chancellor Deep[Read More…]
Neuroscience myths and facts: Alcohol and the spectrum of human senses
If you are as curious as the rest of this Tribune special issue, then this article will hopefully answer some of your burning questions about two topics that merge neuroscience and student life seamlessly: Alcohol and human senses. In this second round of myth debunking in our Neuroscience myths and[Read More…]
