On Jan. 30, the McGill administration and Emergency Measures Office sent an email notifying all students of their new emergency announcement system, Alertus. Citing the Jutras Report and its recommendation to enhance administration-to student-body communication, Alertus provides the administration with an additional tool if events such as Nov. 10 were[Read More…]
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Three exhibits open at Museum of Contemporary Art
“Three grand artists, one shockwave” was the slogan at the opening of the new art exposition last Wednesday at the Museum of Contemporary Art. The title couldn’t be more fitting, as the works of Valérie Blass, Ghada Amer, and Wangechi Mutu impose an impressive presense, showcasing their latest masterpieces in[Read More…]
What’s a Grammy worth?
Proclaiming that the Grammy Awards aren’t the definitive measure of musical success isn’t exactly going out on a limb, but why is it that so many music fanatics approach this ceremony with either indifference or downright distain? The winners of the film industry’s Academy Awards might not always coincide with[Read More…]
St. Lawrence river may hold clues to the ocean’s future
A paper that was first drafted in a bar in Mont-Joli has been recognized by Quebec Science Magazine as one of the top 10 discoveries in 2011. The paper, written by McGill earth and planetary science professor Alfonso Mucci, is the result of a study on water quality in the[Read More…]
Meant for the stage
Oscar Wilde once said, “Life imitates art far more than art imitates
Steve Gates: A Bee In Her Mouth
In the search for new music, I somehow always find myself drawn towards those artists that hail from the East Coast. It’s a fertile scene with many talented musicians, and Steve Gates’ debut record, A Bee in Her Mouth, is no exception. The album is full of collaborations with other[Read More…]
Student Democracy: The agency of the few
The SSMU General Assembly last week was the latest installment of an institution at McGill showcasing both the theoretical promise of direct democracy and the reality of its own illegitimacy. The theoretical promise comes from the reasonable idea that the student body of a university should have a say in[Read More…]
Judicial Board reinstated despite legal concerns
Sam Reynolds / McGill Tribune Last Thursday, the SSMU Board of Directors (BoD) voted to immediately reinstate the Judicial Board (J-Board) in order to conclude the J-Board’s upcoming hearing as soon as possible. SSMU will also draft a student referendum question that will bring the J-Board into compliance with Quebec[Read More…]
Around the Water Cooler
Ryan Reisert In case you were too busy leaving the GAs, here’s what you missed this week in the world of sports … HOCKEY — The NHL regular season returned to its normal NHL regular season schedule following the All-Star break, but what happened seems far from normal. To start,[Read More…]
Strike committee creation sparks debate at AUS GA
Sam Reynolds / McGill Tribune The Arts Undergraduate Society held its second General Assembly last Tuesday in the Stewart Biology Building. While the first motion, regarding the recognization of an AUS Strike Committee, was the subject of much debate, the GA lost quorum only minutes before calling the first question.[Read More…]