The McGill Women’s Squash team captured their second straight Jesters League championship on Jan. 18 in a dramatic finale against the University of Toronto (UofT), showcasing both their competitive excellence and remarkable team spirit. The victory represents another milestone in the program’s extraordinary growth over the past four years, achieved[Read More…]
Author: Zain Ahmed
David Lynch’s eternal worlds of surreal, torturous beauty
How does one memorialize a life? Through the images they have created or traces they have left behind? How can one encapsulate an entire legacy from the ashes of bodily presence? Treading in the wake of David Lynch’s recent passing, our world can reconstruct these traces from his transcendental cultural[Read More…]
Supreme Court of Canada denies Mohawk Mothers’ appeal
The Supreme Court of Canada refused to hear an appeal from the Kanien’kehá:ka Kahnistensera (Mohawk Mothers) on Jan. 15. The Mothers filed a motion with the Court on Oct. 15, seeking a comprehensive investigation into possible unmarked graves at the site of McGill’s New Vic Project, and a reinstatement of[Read More…]
English FA’s decision to scrap cup replays means less economic parity than ever
The Football Association Cup (FA Cup) is the most prestigious domestic tournament in European football. Comprised of teams throughout the tiers of the English football pyramid—from local semi-pro players who participate for fun to the biggest powerhouses of Europe—squads compete in a single-elimination tournament to determine which is the best[Read More…]
The ups and downs of living with friends
Transitioning from living in our family’s home to sharing a space with peers is already a dramatic shift and challenge to navigate. On top of this, we tend to choose the people who we most get along with or enjoy the presence of—our friends. While the idea of living with[Read More…]
Redbirds jumper reflects on track’s successful UOttawa Winter Classic
“We’re really breaking it down to the essence of what makes an athlete,” is how Robbie Gertsner, a first-year Masters student in Physics, describes his sport of track and field. Through the wide variety of events offered in track and field, these demonstrations of human strength and skill are all[Read More…]
How to spend a day in Old Montreal
At the height of the Montreal winter, when temperatures are firmly below freezing, the McGill bubble crystallizes. If you’ve begun to feel that the only journey worth braving the slippery sidewalks is the one to the library, perhaps The Tribune can convince you to explore one of the city’s most[Read More…]
Perfectionism: A blessing or a curse?
At first glance, being a perfectionist may seem like an advantage in a world where productivity and achievement are so highly valued. As a student, what could possibly be better than having the drive to ensure everything you do is done perfectly? As it turns out, recent research shows that[Read More…]
Should consent for examinations under anesthesia be obligatory?
In recent years, the practice of obtaining consent from medical patients, particularly when conducting examinations under anesthesia (EUAs) of the sensitive pelvic, rectal, or prostate regions, has gained increased attention. While the United States has seen significant media coverage and regulatory changes on this issue, Canada continues to lag behind.[Read More…]
Canada’s Online News Act is failing student journalism
When The Tribune’s Instagram account went dark last week, it wasn’t just a platform that disappeared: It was a bridge between the newsroom and the McGill community. As social media giants such as Instagram and Facebook block news content in Canada, university newspapers face a critical setback caused by the[Read More…]
