Something has happened to my friends this semester, something that has managed to make me feel both guilty and inadequate. Everyone, and I mean everyone is exercising. Whether Pilate-ing, spinning, or zumba-ing, all of my friends have morphed into gym-bunny versions of themselves. Perhaps I am exaggerating, but being suddenly[Read More…]
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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…]
Making it look easy: Martlets win seventh straight
Sam Reynolds / The McGill Tribune Winning is becoming routine for the McGill women’s basketball team, as the Martlets defeated the Laval Rouge et Or on Saturday night in a game in which they never trailed. The 69-64 victory was McGill’s seventh straight to start the new year, and the[Read More…]
The SSMU General Assembly needs a serious facelift
McGill Tribune Last week’s SSMU General Assembly (GA) once again failed to reach quorum for the majority of its motions. As the SSMU executives are only compelled to act on those that did—sadly consisting of just the distinctly tepid duo of motions concerning the selection of the Financial Auditor, and[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…]
The chaos, it seems, has passed
Last semester I remember walking by countless campus tours, the huddled crowds of eager high schoolers and their skeptical but silent parents, and thinking to myself, “God, they came to visit at the wrong campus.” Considering that one of the main concerns of protesters last fall was the lack of[Read More…]
Bob Rae encourages youth to get involved in Liberal party
Duncan Hood / McGill Tribune The Honourable Bob Rae, the interim leader of the Liberal party, completed his five day tour of Quebec with a speech at Concordia University on Friday, Jan. 27. As he crosses the nation, Rae aims to remind Canadians of what the Liberal party represents, restructure[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…]
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…]