Quebec’s health ministry has announced that starting this fall, coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines will no longer be universally free to the public. Instead, free vaccines will only be available to residents who are 65 and older, those who are immunocompromised or have chronic illnesses, residents of long-term care or private seniors’[Read More…]
Author: Basil Atari
The ‘Africa Fashion’ exhibit stitches together stories of agency and innovation
The Africa Fashion exhibition at the McCord Stewart Museum tells a story that spans six decades, 20 countries, and boundless artistry. On display from Sept. 25 to Feb. 1, 2026, the show marks the only Canadian stop on an international tour organized by London’s Victoria and Albert Museum. It presents[Read More…]
When cells collide: Understanding the effects of red blood cell collisions
The field of biomedical engineering is complex, to say the least. Out of all the sciences, it is one of the hardest to understand, as it centres around understanding and altering the millions of interactions occurring in our bodies everyday. In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, McGill Alumni[Read More…]
McGill Global, Montreal forgotten
On September 17, McGill President and Vice-Chancellor Deep Saini announced ‘McGill Global,’ a $185 million CAD plan to establish ‘satellite campuses’ abroad—branch campuses operated by McGill outside of Montreal. The announcement comes at a time of financial crisis at McGill, triggered by Quebec’s tuition hikes for out-of-province and international students.[Read More…]
Canadian gun advocates make a fair point—and it doesn’t matter
Earlier this month, demonstrators gathered on the lawn of the Myles F. Burke Police Headquarters in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, to protest the federal government’s new gun buyback program. 250 strong and adorned in an assortment of flannel, sunglasses, and baseball caps, the rally-goers held bold text protest signs with[Read More…]
Youth give rugby a “try” through Redbirds Rugby-CRARR partnership for community safety
On Oct. 4, approximately 50 youth from the Greater Montreal Area ran sprints, played touch rugby, and learned the fundamentals of the sport, coached by varsity athletes from McGill’s Redbirds Rugby Team, on Forbes Field. The training event was the second half of an initiative led by Montreal’s Center for[Read More…]
Kelsey Mitchell’s collapse sparks reflection on what happens when “The Fever” burns too hot
In the third quarter of Game 5 of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) semi-finals against the Las Vegas Aces, Kelsey Mitchell’s legs locked mid-stride. The Indiana Fever guard suddenly slowed, freezing in pain as her body began to betray her. In an instant, a highly-anticipated playoff game became a[Read More…]
What we liked reading this fall break
The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut – Jeremy Zelken, Contributor If you are anything like me, you probably read Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse Five about three times in high school. While I had always insisted it was his best work, I have to admit—I was humbly mistaken. The Sirens of[Read More…]
Don’t squirm, it’s time for midterms
With reading week behind us, preparing for midterms is almost as unappealing as completing them. For some, building healthy and fruitful study habits feels like an impossible feat. If you’ve been spending more time researching optimal study tips than reviewing your actual class content, fret no longer. The Tribune has[Read More…]
I promise I’m not a first-year
Last week someone’s jaw dropped when they learned that I’m in third year. Suddenly they wanted to know everything about me: What I’m studying, where I’m from, and if I’m sure I’ve been at McGill for two full years already. What I find startling is that whenever people are floored[Read More…]
