McGill Tribune Sarah Palin undoubtedly has an idea of the types of things a potential president should be doing, and what one should avoid. Palin’s behaviour is undignified and un-presidential, whether she is attacking her former political aides or starring in a reality TV show. Indeed, ever since Palin entered[Read More…]
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Do you want to be a rock & roll star?
shannonheather.com When talking about the best and brightest of Canadian indie music, Saskatoon rock outfit the Sheepdogs may not be at the top of your list. The band, who has been touring and recording for over five years, has quietly risen in popularity and recently caught the attention of Rolling[Read More…]
Concerns raised over Athletics promotions
Despite strong attendance numbers at numerous McGill athletic events this year, some students have recently expressed concerns about McGill Athletics and Recreation’s promotion strategies. They are primarily concerned with Athletics’ promotion of the events surrounding the actual games and with its efforts to work with student groups in promoting events.[Read More…]
Quebec Track Championships
Adam Scotti McGill finished second overall in the women’s events but the team was overshadowed by the individual success of second-year physiology major Sarah McCuaig, who led the way with four gold medals. Two individually, in the 1000m and 1500m, and two as part of a relay team, in the[Read More…]
Tube top and make-up no excuse for rape
McGill Tribune The rights of women in Canada suffered a serious setback last week when a Manitoba judge allowed a convicted rapist to walk free, arguing that the signals supposedly emitted by the female victim confused the assailant. Justice Robert Dewar noted that the woman had worn high heels and[Read More…]
Forgettable (and unforgettable) Oscar moments
Every year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences puts on the ultimate Hollywood production. Everyone is on their best behaviour, wearing their silkiest tuxedoes and fluffiest dresses to attend the world’s most recognized film awards show. Every joke and every move is staged to put on the most[Read More…]
Cider
greenroadfarm.com Cider-making is an old and noble tradition. You too can follow in the footsteps of Norman artisans and perform the nuanced ritual of turning fresh-picked fruit into alcohol. Or if you’re like me, you can cut a whole bunch of corners. Simpler even than using a kit to make[Read More…]
Vancouver band proves that some fans prefer blondes
beyondrobson.com The CBC called them “one of the 10 Canadian bands destined to break in 2010.” Chart called them “the best of the 2010 Canadian Music Week festival.” Now, Yukon Blonde is gracing stages all over Canada on a cross-country tour, and if the Vancouver band’s infectious pop-rock melodies haven’t[Read More…]
Gorilla congolium sic ad nauseum
This is some dummy copy. You’re not really supposed to read this dummy copy, it is just a place holder for people who need some type to visualize what the actual copy might look like if it were real content. If you want to read, I might suggest a good[Read More…]
President Newburgh Takes Students’ Jobbook Questions
Matt Essert Students’ Society President Zach Newburgh discussed his controversial involvement with Jobbook.com, a social networking website designed to match students with employers, at SSMU Council on Thursday for first the first time in front of the general public. Newburgh preceded his prewritten remarks, which lasted about half an hour,[Read More…]