Sam Reynolds Sam Reynolds It was a great weekend for McGill’s swim teams, as both the men and women swam to first place finishes in their respective divisions at the second Quebec Cup competition of the season. This marked the first time the McGill teams have swept a conference competition[Read More…]
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Injuries plague Martlets, Redmen in exhibition tourney
Ryan Reisert Ryan Reisert Love Competition Hall may be McGill’s home court, but it didn’t feel that way this past weekend. Hoops fans from six other schools invaded the gym to cheer on their teams in the 17th annual McGill Redbird Basketball Classic. While McGill fans were few and far[Read More…]
Should fighting be allowed in the NHL?
For If someone told you that police forces should cease to exist because in a few occasions, they have arrested the wrong person, would you join a picket line in front of a police station? No, you wouldn’t, simply because you know that the police are designed to punish offences[Read More…]
Martlets eke out win, clinch RSEQ playoff berth
Sam Reynolds Sam Reynolds UQTR was in town this past Sunday night to battle the Martlets in a crucial game for the women’s soccer team. McGill was looking for revenge, as the Patriotes won decisively 3-0 the last time these two teams met on Sep. 30. McGill succeeded, overcoming an[Read More…]
Rivals ruin Redmen’s run
Ryan Reisert Ryan Reisert The McGill Redmen suffered their first loss of the 2011-2012 season on Friday night, falling to the UQTR Patriotes in overtime by a score of 4-3. Despite getting a point in the loss, the second-ranked Redmen were outplayed for the majority of the game and scored[Read More…]
Bishop’s keeps Redmen in check
Robert Smith Robert Smith There is an old adage that says “when the going gets tough, the tough get
Championship hangover lasts until Monday afternoon; Redmen eliminated by Concordia
The defending champions saw their reign come to a crashing halt Monday, as the Redmen baseball team dropped the deciding third game of their CIBA Northern Conference semi-final against the Concordia Stingers. With the win, Concordia qualifies for the National Championship tournament while McGill will be left at home[Read More…]
The Red Rocket takes flight in Montreal
After his appearance at the POP versus Jock Charity Basketball Game, held at McGill’s Love Competition Hall on Saturday Sept. 24, the Tribune had the privilege of speaking to current NBA player and former Toronto Raptor Matt Bonner. Bonner has been with the San Antonio Spurs organization since 2006,[Read More…]
Why the Long Island?
nytimes.com As an American, the concept of Thanksgiving in October has always seemed a bit odd. Instead of coming home to Long Island for nearly a week at the end of November to see all of my family and friends at once, I return for only three days when[Read More…]
Martlets survive scare, keep streak alive in opener
Sam Reynolds Sam Reynolds One hundred and six consecutive wins against Quebec conference opponents. Thirty-eight straight wins over rival Concordia. Three hundred and one career victories for Head Coach Peter Smith. But who’s counting? The defending national champions kicked off yet another promising season in front of a sparse McConnell[Read More…]
