Representatives from the student-run Conservative McGill, Liberal McGill, and New Democratic Party (NDP) McGill faced off in a political campaign-style debate on Canadian trade, security, and immigration hosted by the McGill Debating Union on Nov. 19. Titled “Canada’s Place in the World,” the debate featured six students—two representatives from each[Read More…]
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SSMU condemns administration’s lack of response to sexual assault case, calls for university-funded sexual assault centre, consent workshops
The Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU)’s Legislative Council will lobby McGill to improve the resources available for sexual assault victims, following a vote at the Nov. 21 Council meeting. The call for action comes after students and student organizations have expressed concern about the McGill administration’s treatment of a[Read More…]
Senate takes official stance against Charter
Opposition to the proposed Quebec Charter of Values, as well as the effects of a new class scheduling system were the subjects of debate at McGill Senate’s Nov. 20 meeting. Resolution on the Charter Senate unanimously approved a resolution presented by Principal Suzanne Fortier to condemn Bill 60, the[Read More…]
McGill responds to sexual assault policy critiques
The creation of a co-ordinator position and a public forum on the topic of sexual consent were two measures announced by the administration last Thursday in response to recent criticism of McGill’s policies regarding sexual assault. Thursday’s announcement follows criticism from members of the McGill community about the administration’s response[Read More…]
Give a little bit
If you’re cleaning up before going away for the holidays, consider donating some of your excess. There are several locations within walking distance of campus to donate clothes, books, non-perishable food, and toys. 1. Donate clothes—“Echo” bin, Place Montreal Trust 1500 rue McGill College 2. Donate clothes—McGill Chaplaincy, Suite 2100,[Read More…]
McGill a capella group chimes in on upcoming show
Fourth-year students, best friends, and Tonal Ecstasy lifers Tanja Nachtigall and Eleanore Catenaro—musical director and president respectively of McGill’s oldest a cappella group—are part of an eclectic singing crew. They describe Tonal Ecstasy—fondly referred to as TX—as the place where the “most random assortment of students” has grown into “a[Read More…]
Redmen dynasty shows no sign of stopping
A crowd of almost 700 packed themselves under the overhang at Molson Stadium for shelter from the rain to watch the McGill Redmen rugby team defeat Concordia 16-6 to take home their eighth consecutive RSEQ championship on Friday Nov. 22. The Redmen jumped out to an early lead the same[Read More…]
Sports holiday wishlist
I want Lebron James to three-peat and win another MVP award along the way; all hail the King. I would also love for Lebron’s football team, Liverpool, to finish in the top four of the Barclays Premier League while avoiding any Luis Suarez mishaps. —Zikomo Smith, Contributor This holiday season, I[Read More…]
Point counterpoint
The modern Olympics were created after Pierre de Coubertin founded the International Olympic Committee in 1894. De Coubertin had envisioned the Olympic Games as an international stage for amateur athletes to showcase their skills, but through the years, professional athletes have slowly been integrated into the Games. Two contributors weigh[Read More…]
Behind green eyes
In his early 17th century play Othello, Shakespeare coined the phrase “green-eyed monster.” The phrase, used to describe jealousy, enjoys popular use to this day, and refers to one of humankind’s most irrational, yet common, emotions. Similarly, theatre companies remount Othello year after year, attempting to refresh and rejuvenate the[Read More…]