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…]
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J-Board hears case regarding referendum
Madeline Richards Madeline Richards. Last night, the SSMU Judicial Board (J-Board) heard a case submitted by former SSMU President Zach Newburgh and co-founder of the Prince Arthur Herald Brendan Steven, against respondent Rebecca Tacoma in her function as Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Elections SSMU. (Full disclosure: Newburgh sits on[Read More…]
Multitudes of microbreweries available in Montreal
amberwavesrally.com Every year as the Superbowl comes around I am painfully reminded of the cheap, watery, tin-flavored, mass-produced beer being consumed endlessly across the continent. The attraction of this yearly football phenomenon is synonymous with Budweiser and Coors, as countless advertising campaigns and beer sales will attest. But now that[Read More…]
SSMU GA loses quorum after passing two motions
Sam Reynolds / McGill Tribune SSMU’s Winter General Assembly struggled to maintain quorum on Feb. 1, barely reaching the 100 undergraduates needed to render votes binding. Two motions were voted on as a binding assembly, while the remaining were voted on as a consultative body. A motion from the floor[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…]
Towards an unlimited student strike at McGill
McGill Tribune The Quebec student movement is gearing up for a winter of action against the government’s proposed tuition hike. In coming months, an unlimited general strike will play an essential role. McGill can and must be a part of it. The Quebec government seeks a $1,625 raise in the[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…]
McGill and Tribal Nova partner for literacy research
Researchers from McGill’s School of Communication Sciences and Disorders have conducted research toward developing a prototype iPad application which focuses on interactive and participatory reading for children. The app was produced in partnership with Tribal Nova, a designer of online content for children, and Harper Collins publishers. It should be[Read More…]
Tasty Tex-Mex black bean burger
ccpalate.blogspot.com When I became a vegetarian, one thing I missed was eating hamburgers. There’s nothing quite the same as biting into a hearty burger to satisfy your hunger. That’s why I was thrilled to learn how to make my own bean burgers. Rich in protein and fibre as well as[Read More…]
Super Bowl Predictions
Steven Lampert, Sports Editor: Giants 24, Patriots 21 Christopher Nardi, Sports Editor: Patriots 35, Giants 24 Ryan Taylor, Managing Editor: Patriots 26, Giants 23 Shannon Kimball, Editor-in-Chief: Giants 35, Patriots 28 Iain Macdonald, Production Manager: Patriots 1, Giants 0 Nick Petrillo, A&E Editor: Patriots 49, Giants 24 Richard Martyn-Hemphill, Opinion Editor: Giants 14, Patriots 7 Tribune[Read More…]