On Oct. 4, the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) Building was host to the third annual Students in Mind (SiM) Mental Health Conference. The conference, as student content organizer Quinn Ashkenazy explained, was not only meant to give students tools to maintain their mental health, but also to facilitate[Read More…]
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AUS Council presents 2015-2016 budget for notice
The Arts Undergraduate Society of McGill University (AUS) held a Council meeting on Oct. 7, and discussed its budget, amendments to the climate change proposal brought forth by the Students' Society of McGill University (SSMU), and updates on SNAX’s Memorandum of Agreement (MoA). AUS budget AUS Vice-President (VP) Finance, Mirza[Read More…]
McGill Board of Governors discusses RVH, green chemistry, building maintenance
McGill’s Board of Governors (BoG) held its first meeting of the 2015-2016 academic year on Oct. 8. The meeting saw an update on McGill’s bid for the Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH) site, a presentation on green chemistry at McGill, and a report on the state of McGill’s building infrastructure. RVH[Read More…]
Pop Dialectic: Ryan Adams, Taylor Swift, and 1989
Singer-songwriter Ryan Adams has released a track-by-track cover of Taylor Swift's megahit, 1989. What does this mean for Swift, Adams, and the world of pop music in general? Click each perspective to read more Taylor Swift doesn't need anyone's help Hailey MacKinnon On Sept. 21, Ryan Adams released his 15th studio[Read More…]
Pop Rhetoric: Rick and Morty, Bojack Horseman, and comedy in an incomprehensible world
(Warning: Spoilers) October saw the bittersweet conclusion of Rick and Morty’s stellar second season. Like always, it was funny in a way that only shows like Rick and Morty can be. After all, the show’s madcap and absurd delivery is what brought most of its audience to the table in[Read More…]
Commentary: McGill’s response to Syrian refugee crisis lacking
Over four million refugees are facing unparalleled violence and uncertainty due to the Syian Civil War and other armed conflict in the Middle East. Additional resources must be deployed to alleviate suffering and provide opportunities for Syrian students. McGill University and other higher learning institutions throughout the world are in[Read More…]
Rugby: Redmen dispatch Gaiters, remain undefeated
McGill Redmen 26 Bishop's Gaiters 14 There are three interpretations of McGill’s (5-0-0) 26-14 victory over Bishop’s (3-2-0) last Friday at Molson Stadium: One, McGill’s 26 first-half points ran Bishop’s out of the game. Two, centre Augustus Hill’s 12 penalty kick points were the difference between the two sides; Bishop’s[Read More…]
Commentary: Give Facebook’s ‘dislike’ button a chance
For many years, Facebook users have clamoured for the addition of a ‘dislike’ button. In a way, their wishes were addressed last month, when Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that his team has been working on a feature akin to a dislike button. Setting aside vague debates about how this[Read More…]
Commentary: Improving access to organ transplants
Every year, thousands of Canadians endure immense suffering waiting for organ transplants. Despite encouragement from the government and civil society groups, the number of organs donated is inadequate to meet the need. For example, in 2013, over 4,500 Canadians were waiting for a kidney, which is the most commonly transplanted[Read More…]
Week 4: Fantasy Football takeaways
Unemployment offices across the U.S. will have more work this week, as a number of NFL kickers got the boot after some shocking performances. Week 4 saw 14 missed field goals and four missed extra points, many of which decided the outcome of close fantasy matchups. It was an otherwise[Read More…]