In the summer of 1969, a group of musicians walked on stage at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland with nothing short of a half-formed idea. In a last-minute effort, pianist Les McCann, bassist Leroy Vinnegar, and drummer Donald Dean recruited trumpeter Benny Bailey and saxophonist Eddie Harris to perform[Read More…]
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Titilope Sonuga explores motherhood, storytelling, and the art of remembering at DESA panel
On March 19, the Department of English Student Association (DESA) hosted a guest lecture featuring Titilope Sonuga, a Nigerian-Canadian poet and playwright. Sonuga has previously been appointed Poet Laureate by the Edmonton Arts Council, and she was also the first poet to perform at a Nigerian presidential inauguration. This lecture[Read More…]
Montrealers rallying against U.S.-Israel strikes in Middle East call for Canadian neutrality
Hundreds gathered at Dorchester Square on March 21 at 1:30 p.m. to protest what organizers described as a war led by the U.S. and Israel across the Middle East. Demonstrators filled the downtown park with Palestinian flags, anti-war banners, and chants of “Ceasefire now” and “Ça suffit” to voice their[Read More…]
Athletic excellence—and persistent media gaps—at 2026 Paralympic Games
The 2026 Paralympic Winter Games took place in Milan and Cortina, Italy, from March 6 to March 15, marking the 50th anniversary of the Winter Paralympics. Taking place just one week after the 2026 Winter Olympics, the event showcased the talent of 611 athletes from 55 nations. The competition was[Read More…]
At the water’s edge: Stories of climate adaptation
One wave at a time, coastal communities are becoming increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Rising sea levels, intensifying storms, and shifting fisheries threaten ecosystems, infrastructure, and commerce. These challenges were at the heart of this year’s Annual Grand Challenge on Sustainability, organized by Desautel’s Faculty of Management’s[Read More…]
One Sinner After Another
On March 15, the 98th edition of the Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre, bringing the usual spectacle and controversy that define Hollywood’s most anticipated night. This year, two films in particular—Ryan Coogler’s Sinners and Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another (OBAA)—competed closely in the race for[Read More…]
Anicinabe Park Warriors remembered
While researching for her book, The Knowing, Anishinaabe journalist, author, and filmmaker Tanya Talaga was asked by a friend what she knew about the 1974 occupation of Anicinabe Park. That prompted her to explore the story further. What followed was a captivating collaboration with Metis writer, director, and filmmaker Shane[Read More…]
Beating the fake-spring blues with science events at McGill
Now that we have returned to daylight savings, our days should feel longer, brighter, warmer—in theory, that is. Somehow, both the ground and the sky remain the same colour of lifeless grey. And not only are our skies dark, but our homes are as well, after recent winds of 120[Read More…]
P[h]assion is a ritual we must uphold
Student-organized events are a playground for creativity and innovation. Designers, unrestricted by large corporations or monetization, are instead fueled by true passion—or in this case, P[h]assion. P[h]assion is a non-profit organization at McGill that has fundraised over $150,000 CAD for various Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)[Read More…]
Militarism in American sports: What Team USA’s approach to baseball says about sports culture
The World Baseball Classic (WBC) is one of the most captivating tournaments in international sport—a stage where national identity shines not just through competition but also through energy and celebration. Teams played with joy and spirit just as much as athleticism throughout the ups and downs of every game. Players[Read More…]