Greek mythology has traversed themes of love across eons. Although the stories themselves may have evolved through modern times, their passion, yearning, and grief still ring true today. In honour of Valentine’s Day, The Tribune presents two everlasting love stories to pierce the hearts of all Greek mythology lovers. The[Read More…]
Author: Bianca Sugunasiri
The Tribune Predicts: Valentine’s Day Horoscopes
Valentine’s Day is coming up, and love really is all around! While unpredictability is customary for this holiday, we could all do with a touch of clarity on Feb. 14th. Find out what your horoscope holds for you in The Tribune Predicts: Valentine’s Day Edition! Aries (March 21 – April[Read More…]
Powerful greens: How natural plant compounds are used in therapeutic intervention
Have you ever wondered why you were encouraged to eat your greens as a child? Not only are they packed with healthy nutrients, but some of these cruciferous vegetables are also home to a chemical compound called isothiocyanates (ITCs)—phytochemicals. These are shown to play a role in preventing cancer, cardiovascular[Read More…]
“Blue Monday” is nothing more than an exercise in consumption
Every year, the third Monday in January is supposed to be the ‘saddest day of the year.’ With the doldrums of winter in full swing, and no holidays in sight, Blue Monday can be a day of deep isolation—at least, that is what we are told. But the Blue Monday[Read More…]
The 68th annual Grammys uplifts Black artists and denounces ICE’s violence
On Feb. 1st, the 68th Annual Grammys took place, leaving room for the usual discussions, from reactions to celebrities’ gorgeous and often questionable outfits to debates over snubs and surprises. But the night’s most memorable moments came from the number of awards won by talented Black artists—personal standouts including Kendrick[Read More…]
Know Your Athlete: Eliana Zhang
For Eliana Zhang, badminton has never existed in a vacuum. It is part of a life built around discipline, balance, and sustained excellence, which she has learned to manage at a level few student athletes ever reach. A fifth-year medical student in her final year at McGill, Zhang has played[Read More…]
Love, reimagined: A Valentine’s mixtape for Black History Month
Although Valentine’s Day tends to center on romance, love stretches far beyond it, ranging from platonic love to self-love and everything in between. The Tribune’s mixtape reflects on Black artists who skillfully capture the feeling in its many forms. “Baby Steps” by Olivia Dean – on self love From the[Read More…]
Homemade from the Heart
Are you anxious about Valentine’s Day? Have you been so busy preparing for the upcoming midterm season that you forgot to book a dinner reservation at your significant other’s favourite restaurant? Or were L’Express, Bar Darling, and Fish Bone completely full by the time you finally called? Take a deep[Read More…]
Carlos Alcaraz makes history at the Australian Open
With an emotional collapse on the court and an overwhelming eruption from the Melbourne crowd, world number one Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam at only 22 years old. In just over three hours, the Spaniard defeated 38-year-old Novak Djokovic of Serbia, who was[Read More…]
The road to reckoning
On the afternoon of April 2019, Joseph-Christopher Luamba was driving to Collège Montmorency for a study session when a police cruiser coming from the opposite direction turned around to pull him over. After running checks, the officer let him go without issuing a ticket. In the 18 months following his[Read More…]
