Both candidates for the VP clubs and services position are well-qualified and demonstrate the necessary requirements for the position. Ultimately, however, we have more confidence in Monika Fabian, and endorse her for the role. Fabian spent the past year as SSMU interest groups coordinator, a position that has traditionally, though[Read More…]
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Anticipated changes to Frosh unveiled at Orientation Fair
After several months of consultation, review, and discussion, the new plan for McGill Orientation and Frosh week was revealed last Thursday. With a new, more unified vision of what orientation should be and certain scheduling changes, Orientation Week aims to be more cohesive, and will connect the academic orientation, formally[Read More…]
Redmen rally from crushing defeat to take rubber match
Adam Scotti Earn a berth in the CIS National Championships: check. Take out a bitter rival: check. Finish the season perfect at home: check. The McGill Redmen ticked all of these things off their to-do list for the 2010-2011 season this past week as they defeated the UQTR Patriotes two[Read More…]
The Tribune’s referendum endorsements
McGill Tribune Ambassador Fee Increase—YES This proposal would raise the SSMU Ambassador Fee from $1.25 to $2.00. The opt-outable fee provides financial assistance for students looking to attend or host academic conferences, competitions, or other events. Such activities improve the university experience for countless students and also help maintain McGill’s[Read More…]
Eisley: The Valley
Indie darlings Eisley’s third full-length album, The Valley makes no bones about its subject matter. Reportedly inspired by singer Sherri DuPree’s split from Chad Gilbert, of emo band New Found Glory, the album pulls out all the stops and vocalists Sherri and Stacy DuPree don’t hold back when it comes[Read More…]
Mere penarchy
It is a dark world out there. A state of war, each against each. You are all alone. It is mere penarchy. Despite all our progress as a species, despite our eminent legal institutions and our many esteemed documents banning torture, protecting free speech, prohibiting the wearing of a fake[Read More…]
He’s just a small town boy, living in a lonely world
keepthisthought.blogspot.com In Cedar Rapids, Tim Lippe (Ed Helms), a small town insurance salesman with a heart of gold, is the picture of Midwestern naiveté—a man, as his boss says, who was going places and then never did. He’s never flown on a plane before, doesn’t drink, and wears a sweater[Read More…]
WebCT quotation of the week
Subject: Assigned Readings Author: Student 1 What are the assigned readings for the mid2? when can we have the list of readings? Subject: Assigned Readings Author: Student 2 Seriously? We just had a midterm yesterday… YESTERDAY!
How to rear children
You might think it’s a bit early to start thinking about rearing children, but it’s not. Kids are everywhere and need to be dealt with in the right way. If you make a mistake raising a child, you are effectively giving the middle finger to the future, and that’s just[Read More…]
Lupe Fiasco: Lasers
Controversy broke out after Lupe Fiasco admitted via Twitter that he is experiencing creative differences with his record label, who asked him privately not to “rap too deep” on his latest album. Lupe may have taken this advice to heart, or he might be preparing himself for a disappointing release.[Read More…]