After a three-year closure, the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) University Centre, located at 3480 McTavish St., has officially reopened. The University Centre has been a one-stop destination for students to enjoy university life, offering space for clubs and communities to meet as well as operating a student bar.[Read More…]
Author: Laila Mirza
U.S. vs Canada soccer: Takeaways from an enthralling World Cup qualifier
On Sept. 5, the U.S. and Canada faced off in an intense World Cup qualifying match. The previous significant meeting between these two traditional rivals dates back to October 2019, 10 months into Gregg Berhalter’s time as head coach. Nearly two years after the U.S’ difficult defeat in Toronto, they[Read More…]
‘What the Pop!’ booths showcase local talent
As the August heat faded and the leaves began to curl and drift away, the Montreal arts community said one final goodbye to summer at What the Pop!, a pop-up exhibition run by YES Montreal. The free public exhibition gave dozens of local artists the opportunity to sell their art[Read More…]
The return of Gerts
Many lower-year McGill students will draw a blank at the name “Gerts.” As a fourth-year student, I’ve only heard stories of the famous bar that’s been closed since 2018. However, with the student bar in the SSMU building reopening on Sept. 14, it’s worth reminiscing about its closure. Alana Dunlop, Arts[Read More…]
Backpacks on the backburner, students take on totes
On campus, students sit on benches, sifting through their totes in search of a pen or pencil, grasping into the small abyss of the bag. As the backpack fades to the background, many students have opted to stylize their school outfits with something more unique—the tote bag. Different styles appear[Read More…]
‘Making Drugs More Accurate’ offers free drug checking kits
On Aug. 24, Making Drugs More Accurate (MDMA), a non-profit organization piloted by the Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy (CSSDP) chapter at McGill, launched their free drug-checking and harm reduction service for McGill students. In a 2019 survey conducted by CSSDP McGill, 86 per cent of students demonstrated interest[Read More…]
Two McGill alumni win grant for COVID-19 vaccine community outreach initiative
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) awarded a $10,000 grant to Tammy Xuan Bui, MScPH ‘21, and Nehal Islam, a current McGill medical student and MSc ‘21 on June 7. The funds will go toward implementing the duo’s community-based proposal called WeCanVax—an initiative that seeks to increase diverse communities’[Read More…]
SSMU BoD to explore legality of vaccination mandate for SSMU employees
The Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) Board of Directors (BoD) convened on Sept. 9, voting on a motion to investigate the legality of enforcing a COVID-19 vaccination mandate for SSMU employees. The board also approved a budget for purchasing new office furniture. Claire Downie, SSMU vice-president (VP) of university[Read More…]
Laval triumphs over McGill in women’s soccer opener
On Sept. 10, the McGill Women’s Soccer team lost 2–0 to Laval in a hotly contested match, as the eventual winning goal did not come until the 59th minute. Mireille Patry of Laval pounced on a rebound after a Laval free kick to give them the lead. Thirty minutes later,[Read More…]
Canon or continuation? The delicate art of remaking a classic
A remake of Rebecca appeared on Netflix in October 2020, The Magic School Bus is going live-action, and HBO Max is making a new Gossip Girl television series. Seeing our childhood remade and repackaged can be unsettling. Remakes of familiar fictions can indulge our nostalgic memories, but half-baked carbon-copies of[Read More…]