Who ever sits in silence anymore? Imagine me in my bed. It is past midnight, dark but never perfectly dark. The curtains glow ghostly white in the columnar light of my phone screen. Streetlight pours over my static body. I am lulled by the sound of Seinfeld, the sitcom dialogue[Read More…]
Features
The Features section stands as a cornerstone of The Tribune, offering readers an in-depth exploration of a wide range of topics. Each week, we delve into stories that cut to the heart of McGill and the vast expanses of Canada, from uncovering injustices to exploring identity, with each Feature boasting its own bespoke design.
See the latest Features below. Contact: [email protected].
Finding the way forward in urban green spaces
A guide to revitalizing our relationships with the land Photo Editor Mason Bramadat grew up in Yukon Territory, where he was immersed in nature. Reflecting on urban landscapes and the environment’s potential for healing, community building, and transformation, he offers a way forward for shared green spaces. Three weeks ago,[Read More…]
When walls talk: Graffiti and stickering for mobilization, resource-sharing, and expression
In the Feature of the Week: News Editor Eliza Lee investigates the purposes that graffiti and stickering serve for students and groups at McGill.
An investigation into the lack of diversity within McGill professors and staff
In the Feature of the week: A reflection on the lack of diversity among professors and staff at McGill University, including interviews with faculty members to highlight ongoing challenges and the university’s efforts for inclusion.
Home runs in a circular motion
As a kid with a penchant for playing house, I was always concerned by the ideal setup for community living. After much thought, around the age of eight, I decided that acquiring a barren piece of desert and erecting a flower-shaped cul-de-sac, with each petal boasting one house, would be[Read More…]
Restructuring our schools starts with our students
In the Feature of the Week: North American public schools reinforce systemic racial and socioeconomic inequity and marginalized students deserve better support. Opinion editor Isaiah Albert-Stein argues that educational reforms must center anti-oppressive practices and young people’s agency.
A pigeon here, a pigeon there, a pigeon everywhere
In the Feature of the week: Revealing the intricacies of his search for Nixon, Managing Editor Arian Kamel offers a never-before-released sneak peek of his creative process.
Ethically sharing Indigenous stories: More than principles, it’s our journalistic responsibility
In the Feature of the week: In the clash over McGill’s New Vic Project, Indigenous reporting reveals a landscape of misinformation and institutional tactics, urging a deeper commitment to truthful and empathetic storytelling in mainstream media.
Canada’s housing crisis has been decades in the making
In the Feature of the week: Canadians struggle as dreams of homeownership fade and costs soar, unveiling an urgent need for solutions.
Live music should not be a luxury
In the Feature of the week: The frenzied battle for concert tickets reveals an industry in crisis, while in Montreal’s indie scene, a commitment to community strikes a harmonious chord.
