Concordia University recently announced the scheduled launching of a Minor in Black and African Diaspora Studies in the Canadian Context—the first Black Studies program in Quebec. This program, planned to start in Fall 2025, will contextualize Blackness through its local and global histories, cultures, and experiences. It aims to offer[Read More…]
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How non-coding RNA molecules could advance mental health treatment
The human genome is more than just a blueprint of DNA and RNA—it is a complex network of molecules working together to regulate the processes that keep us alive. These hidden architects are critical for cell function and gene expression. Recent research has begun to shed light on how they[Read More…]
‘The Brutalist’ is a triumph that left me unsatisfied
The word “monumental” has been impossible to avoid in discussions around The Brutalist, the latest feature film by former actor Brady Corbet. It’s been cemented as a frontrunner in the Oscar race after winning Best Motion Picture (Drama) at the Golden Globes and picking up 10 Oscar nominations. Keeping in[Read More…]
Skipping class can be a studious choice
Growing up, I had near-perfect attendance. In Grade 1, my school pre-emptively excused us all due to a blizzard forecasted for the next day. But my dad and I still crunched stubbornly through the snowfall the following morning, where he deposited me with the only teacher who had managed to[Read More…]
Pecan Cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup chopped, toasted pecans Demerara sugar, for rolling the dough balls in Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350° F. Chop a cup[Read More…]
Escape The Stress: Your Guide To The Best Cafes To Study In Near The McGill Campus
Sometimes, studying on campus feels impossible. The library is too crowded, your apartment is too loud, and the thought of another hour in the McLennan basement under fluorescent lights feels soul-crushing. That’s when you know it’s time to pack up your laptop and headphones and head to one of these[Read More…]
Creamy Pumpkin Risotto with Sage and Parmesan: A Taste of Tradition
Although I’ve never lived in Italy, my childhood summers there often brought me to my grandmother’s kitchen in Milan—a space filled with the warmth of simmering pots and her endless patience. Those visits, though fleeting, were transformative. Her kitchen wasn’t just where meals were made; it was where she passed[Read More…]
Concordia has a Black Studies program. Why doesn’t McGill?
Concordia University recently announced the scheduled launching of a Minor in Black and African Diaspora Studies in the Canadian Context—the first Black Studies program in Quebec. This program, planned to start in Fall 2025, will contextualize Blackness through its local and global histories, cultures, and experiences. It aims to offer[Read More…]
Eleven years of eco-resistance
The anatomy of Divest McGill’s successful student movement Written by Shani Laskin, Managing Editor & Designed by Mia Helfrich, Design Editor For over a decade, Divest McGill ignited defiance against institutional apathy. The student-led activist group, founded in 2012, took on the task of convincing McGill’s Board of Governors (BoG) to withdraw[Read More…]
What is Coming is Greater: Gaza’s Victory and the Fight for Divestment
Facing a genocidal siege, isolated entirely from the outside world, Gaza stood tall and unyielding for 466 days, imposing its own conditions of victory onto the occupier. On Oct. 7, 2023, Gazans broke down the colonial border fences surrounding their city for the first time in a historical confrontation against[Read More…]
