On any given day at McGill you can spy an endless range of labels, prints, textures, trends, and styles, giving this campus an eclectic but trendy appearance. You would expect, or at least hope, that McGill apparel would uphold our campus’ fashionable reputation. However, as I have learned over the[Read More…]
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Heigl flick proves it’s all for the money
thelastreel.blogspot.com There are few pleasures in life that come close to seeing a good film. At its best, cinema can elicit profound sentiments, change one’s view of the world, or simply get one through a crappy day. This makes it all the more disheartening when one has the misfortune of[Read More…]
Defining Mike Babcock
"Regular" is not a word to describe Mike Babcock. It's the opposite of regular to be the only coach in NHL history to have won an Olympic gold medal, a World Championship gold medal, and a Stanley Cup. In the eyes of professional sports, Mike Babcock is anything but regular.[Read More…]
Could Be Good: January 31 – February 6
The White Panda Telus Theatre, 1280 St. Denis Friday, Feb. 3, 10 p.m.—3 a.m. The Science Undergraduate Society brings this Chicago-based duo to Montreal for a night of mash-ups featuring the likes of Far East Movement, 2 Live Crew, and, amazingly, Rick Astley. Tickets start at $15. The Great Digital Film[Read More…]
Atwater Poetry Project showcases Canadian talent
Sofia Markusfeld / McGill Tribune Last Thursday, I ventured over to the Atwater library to watch notable Canadian poets Matt Rader and Russell Thornton recite their selected works as part of the Atwater Poetry Project. Originally founded in 2004, the Atwater Poetry Project offers audiences the chance to hear their[Read More…]
Mid-season TV Previews
The River Tuesday, Feb. 7, 9:00 p.m. on ABC ABC has been seeking a replacement for its supernatural thriller LOST since it ended in 2010, and The River may be the answer. The show tells the story of a famed explorer and TV personality who disappears deep in the Amazonian[Read More…]
Admin, students discuss safety
On Tuesday, Jan. 24, SSMU, PGSS, MCSS and the Office of the Deputy Provost held a consultation fair in the SSMU ballroom to facilitate conversations between students and school administrators on various campus issues, including personal safety, consultation methods, and free speech. Participants were divided into small groups of around[Read More…]
Business leaders share success with students
Sam Reynolds / McGill Tribune On Jan. 27, students, faculty, administration, and alumni came together at the Omni Hotel for the 32nd Management Achievement Awards. The event honoured four individuals in the business world who had exemplified entrepreneurial skills, using their success to give back to the community. The event[Read More…]
In Concert: Smith Westerns
Sofia Markusfeld / McGill Tribune Taking the stage to Jay-Z and Kanye’s World.” The band played two new, as-of-yet untitled songs, which didn’t show any noticeable growth, but continued their style of glam-garage rock. Their songs may nod to the past, but here’s hoping Smith Westerns continue on to the[Read More…]
UN Women Canada president calls for gender equality
Simon Poitrimolt / McGill Tribune Roughly 100 students gathered last Friday, Jan. 27, in Shatner’s Lev Bukhman room to listen to speeches by Almas Jiwani, president of the UN Women Canada National Committee, and humanitarian activist Sophie Gregoire Trudeau. Hosted by the newly created McGill chapter of UN Women Canada,[Read More…]