Exams are close on the horizon; and before you know it, they’ll merely be a painful memory. With the long-awaited end of Winter semester, some of you might be homesick and itching to get back to your family and friends. Others might be shackled to school for another month (or[Read More…]
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Côte-des-Neiges’ hidden gem serves up treasure trove of Caribbean cuisine
While Montreal is known for classics like poutine and bagels, there are many unexpected culinary delights to be discovered around the city. The Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood is brimming with chefs eager to share their creations, making it an ideal location to discover different types of cuisine. Deep within this diverse community,[Read More…]
Top 8 things we can learn from our Kiwi counterparts
I have been in New Zealand on a student exchange for just over a month now. It’s interesting to notice the small things that are different from your home university, but that add up to make a hugely different and amazing environment, which makes being a student, shockingly, quite enjoyable.[Read More…]
Top 5 McGill Athletics Moments 2012-2013
Honourable Mentions Steven Bielby’s last lap: McGill graduates one of their most storied athletes in recent memory, as swimmer Steven Bielby’s career comes to a close. Over his five-year career, Bielby amassed 13 CIS medals—eight golds, one silver and four bronzes. McCuaig the Rhodes Scholar: Cross country star and science[Read More…]
Taking pride in those who represent us
When you finish something you were heavily invested in, it’s natural to question whether it was all worth the effort; and if you’re a journalist, it’s natural to write a column like this. In my four years at the Tribune, I’ve had the opportunity to do some incredible things. I’ve[Read More…]
Winter Sports Report Cards
Redmen Hockey: B The Redmen ended their season on a disappointing note with a loss in the rubber match of the OUA quarterfinals to Nipissing. However, this was a rebuilding year, after last year’s national championship squad lost numerous key members upon graduation. This year’s team only loses three players—goalie Hubert[Read More…]
McGill announces salary and hiring freezes
On Mar. 26, McGill Principal Heather Munroe-Blum released an email to the McGill community detailing the first measures that the university will take to address the Quebec government’s recent cuts to its operating budget. Among the measures were salary and hiring freezes, a reduction in the operating budgets of senior[Read More…]
Faculty of Arts changes People, Processes, and Partnerships plan
Early last week, Dean of the Faculty of Arts Christopher Manfredi announced changes to the plan known as People, Processes, and Partnerships (PPP). While the project was initially slated to restructure how space is used in the Leacock Building, followed by similar reconfiguration in 688 Sherbrooke and the Ferrier Building,[Read More…]
Students worried about employment opportunities at McGill
15 people attended an open conversation about McGill’s budget cuts and Quebec tuition indexation in the Lev Bukhman Room in the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) building on Mar. 26. The event was hosted by SSMU Vice-President External Robin Reid-Fraser, and many of those in attendance were elected student[Read More…]
Divest McGill and economics students host Battle of the Profs
On Mar. 26, professors from the Faculty of Management and the departments of economics, environment, and geography met in Leacock 232 to debate the idea of McGill’s divestment from fossil fuels. The event, which was hosted by the Economics Students’ Association (ESA) and Divest McGill, attracted a large number of[Read More…]