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The Trib’s January Playlist

January doldrums got you down? Take a look some of the Tribune A&E contributors’ favorite winter pick-me-ups.  Azealia Banks feat. Lazy Jay: “212” Off-kilter delivery and confident lyrics make Azealia Banks rap’s most exciting star to watch this year. Take a seat, Nicki Minaj. Split Enz: “I See Red” Because[Read More…]

The Tribune’s 2012 Sports Predictions

1. Tim Tebow loses his starting job in training camp when the league refuses to schedule every single one of the Broncos’ games on Sunday, the only day the Lord has time to help Tebow out. 2. The Toronto Maple Leafs eke out a playoff spot for the first time[Read More…]

John K. Samson: Provincial

John K. Samson has penned some impressive lyrics as the frontman for beloved folk-rockers the Weakerthans, but none may better capture the heart of his music than the simple refrain of “I hate Winnipeg.” It’s the half-joking lyrical crux of 2003’s “One Great City!” a song about Samson’s love-hate relationship[Read More…]

Around the Water Cooler

FOOTBALL — It’s America’s favourite time of year. The NFL Playoffs started with wild-card matchups last weekend. The only standout game was Denver vs. Pittsburgh, or Tebow vs. Pittsburgh. Divine intervention? Maybe, but Broncos quarterback and cultural icon Tim Tebow played his best game as a pro, as Denver took[Read More…]

Reforms to McGill’s structure discussed

Ryan Reisert / McGill Tribune On Nov. 24, McGill’s Mob Squad held a communal assembly to discuss McGill’s governance and to propose changes to the way the university is run.  Democracy and accountability were the major topics of the night, held at Café Alternative on Parc Ave., where the newly[Read More…]

SSMU Midterm reviews

Maggie Knight: President From renegotiating the MoA to leading the charge on GA reform to assisting pepper-sprayed students on Nov. 10, Maggie Knight has been the face of SSMU throughout the semester. Her clear vision, approachability, and determination have helped voice students’ concerns to administration in this politically-charged semester.  The[Read More…]

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