As a student paying for rent, groceries, utilities, and a hefty tuition, bills can add up quickly, making the hunt for free activities and resources pertinent. With near-constant construction, pricey on-campus food, and expensive course materials, some may wonder where our tuition money really goes. With that in mind, The[Read More…]
Author: Rachel Blackstone
The ‘Trip’une Explains: The legality of psilocybin mushrooms in Montreal
Psilocybin mushrooms, colloquially known as ‘magic’ mushrooms or ‘shrooms,’ contain a psychedelic compound—either psilocybin or psilocin—and are considered Schedule 3 substances under Canada’s Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, alongside lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and ketamine. The cultivation and distribution of all Schedule 3 substances, unless prescribed by Health Canada, are[Read More…]
Reporting on the Garment District’s new bike path doesn’t tell the full story
Last spring, the borough of Ahuntsic-Cartierville installed a new bike lane, slicing through Montreal’s historic Garment District. Businesses claimed to suffer sales losses as customers who could not find parking started shopping elsewhere. At least, that’s the narrative that news outlets perpetuate. In reality, while controversy around new bike lanes[Read More…]
‘Lovely Day’ brings Alain Farah’s autobiographical novel to the screen
Lovely Day (Mille Secrets Mille Dangers), directed by Philippe Falardeau and based on an autobiographical novel by McGill’s own Alain Farah, weaves together Farah’s past as a young Lebanese Montrealer with the climactic moments of his wedding on the steps of St. Joseph’s Oratory. Although it starts and ends on[Read More…]
New book McGill in History examines McGill’s past through an unflinching, critical lens
McGill’s Department of History and Classical Studies hosted a panel discussion on Nov. 6 to commemorate the release of McGill in History, a critical historical study of the university. The book was edited by Brian Lewis, Don Nerbas and Melissa N. Shaw, each of whom spoke on the panel. Several[Read More…]
The student empire strikes back
Between Nov. 7 and 14, 28 departments will hold general assemblies (GAs) to vote on strike motions in support of Palestine for the week of Nov. 17. As of Nov. 10, three of the 28 passed a motion to strike. The motions, although independently submitted to each faculty, share four[Read More…]
The true cost of daylight saving: Gaining an hour, losing our rhythm
As we trade our jack-o-lanterns for winter coats, a new yuletide tradition takes over. With the first snow rapidly approaching and the air already crisp with season’s greetings, it must be that festive time of the year: Daylight saving time (DST). Across the country, people collectively forget to adjust their[Read More…]
McGull Moments: STM Strike Struggles
Rethinking drinking
Drinking culture on campus //Cheers//, //Santé//, //Salud//, //Sláinte//, //Prost//, //Kanpai//, //Skål//, //Geonbae//. No matter the language, you know what it means—it can be a call for celebration, a verbalization of excitement over an accomplishment, an honorific bestowed in anticipation of something good yet to happen, or purely a declarative, announcing[Read More…]
McGill Varsity Swim secures top spot in RSEQ rankings after Cup 2 victory
McGill Varsity Swim hosted the Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ) University Cup 2 Meet on Oct. 26. Both the Redbirds and Martlets finished first on the leaderboard, earning an impressive total of 1,067 points. The event was the second of four RSEQ cup meets that Quebec universities compete[Read More…]
