The worst insult I ever received was at a parent-teacher conference. My third-grade teacher joked that I was “very serious” about school. I would have preferred it if she failed me. Taking something seriously was, to me, horrifying. It was an insurmountably embarrassing hallmark of someone uncool, someone self-important who[Read More…]
Author: Yusur Al-Sharqi
Don’t have A/C? Here are the best places in Montreal to cool down
The rays of an unforgiving sun have descended upon Montreal. The air, hot and heavy, depletes you of energy, sweat, and sanity. In an attempt to escape this stagnant summer heat, you duck into your apartment. But alas, what should be your sanctuary from the elements proves to be only[Read More…]
Montreal restaurant recommendations based on your favourite library
A new approach to chronic pain management in children and teens
Chronic pain is not unique to adults; it affects millions of children and teenagers worldwide. In fact, about one in four children will experience a period of chronic pain—pain which lasts three months or more—at least once in their lives. This often-invisible burden can interfere with school, friendships, physical activity,[Read More…]
The Tribune’s sporting sensations of July 2025
July was an incredible month for all manner of sports fans, delivering jaw-dropping performances and unforgettable moments from the hallowed courts of Wimbledon to the grueling climbs of the Tour de France. Athletes pushed their limits and cemented their places in history across multiple sporting feats. From top spin to[Read More…]
McGill Athletics to face potential challenges with delayed residence move-in dates
Following the McGill administration’s decision to delay the fall 2025 first-year move-in date, students expressed concerns over the new date’s impact on various orientation events. According to members of the McGill University Athletics program, this one-week delay not only affects the social and academic lives of all first-years, but it[Read More…]
Bill 97 bulldozes Indigenous livelihoods
Quebec’s government is moving toward securing unbarred executive control over 8 million hectares of the province’s forests for the forestry industry’s industrial logging agenda. This legislation—Bill 97—pads the pockets of industrial logging companies, while bulldozing constitutional and humanitarian obligations to the Indigenous communities who steward much of the targeted land. [Read More…]
Four eco-friendly practices for Montreal apartment living
As summer winds down and a new academic year approaches, many students are moving into—or back into—their Montreal apartments for the fall semester. Whether you’re settling into your first off-campus space or returning to a familiar rental, it’s the perfect time to establish habits that are good for the planet[Read More…]
The blurry lines between poor sportsmanship and racism in women’s professional tennis
On June 7, American tennis star Coco Gauff fell to the ground in pure emotion upon winning the 2025 Roland-Garros (French Open) final. The 21-year-old shone in the match’s second and third sets to beat renowned Belarusian player Aryna Sabalenka, currently ranked number one in the world by the Women’s[Read More…]
Back to the roots: Investigating how soil influences root traits
Plant roots may be out of sight, but they are not out of mind for McGill researchers. While it is known that fine roots—those less than two mm in diametre—possess highly variable physiological and morphological properties, the reasons behind this variation remain unknown. Caroline Dallstream, a PhD student in McGill’s[Read More…]
