It’s 1:00 p.m., and I’ve settled comfortably on my couch after a harrowing day of class. With last night’s leftovers in hand, I pull out my favourite entertainment receptacle––the iPhone––and begin a tricky balancing act, placing the bowl between my legs, a fork in one hand and my phone in[Read More…]
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QUIZ: Guess these eight movie and TV characters, out of context
Here’s a hint: Each character is a university student—just like us! The next time you and your new friends chill out by the Roddick Gates, make sure to act like this character and start accusing them of trying to murder you. It’s not her fault—she’s just trying to look out[Read More…]
That one kid in every conference
It was another Friday morning spent sitting in the Education building, listening to my peers drone on about economics. I rolled my eyes, opening my bag to find Basic Economics by Thomas Sowell, the only economic education I would need. I had been reading it for a few months. Just[Read More…]
A labour of love
Times are tough, fellow McGillians. It seems like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge just aren’t doing the trick anymore—they’re all tricks themselves without any treats. The same faces repeat, over and over: How often do you need to scroll through blurry mirror selfies of George, U3 Mech Eng, a moderate from[Read More…]
Asbestos, the best therapy animal
Look no further, fellow McGillians, our struggles have come to an end. We at The McGill Tribune are pleased to announce the recruitment of a new therapy animal, commonly known by its endearing name asbestos, who is easily accessible to students and faculty alike. No need to schedule a visit[Read More…]
McGill Tribune attends first international tournament as newly minted varsity team
It was a crisp fall morning in October when The McGill Tribune’s varsity Stack Cup team piled into the car to begin our journey. Where were we headed? New York City. What were we doing? Team bonding—and taking on our first challenge as a varsity team. We trained for months,[Read More…]
Wednesday Night Fever in the Quartier Latin
One night this semester, at a bar on St. Denis, I was watching the closing set of Growve, a jam session I regularly attend. Some professional musicians barged in at the last minute, ecstatic and hugging friends they had not seen in a while. They were there to hang out,[Read More…]
We’ve got the(m) beat
Music at sporting events has the remarkable ability to intensify each twist and turn of a game, create a gripping narrative, and even sway the outcome in one team’s favour. Some might say this is best evidenced by the opening scene of High School Musical 3, where Troy Bolton (Zac[Read More…]
‘All Things Move’ restores a timeless work of art
Jeannie Marshall lived in Rome for 12 years before setting foot inside the Sistine Chapel. “I could hardly bear the thought of standing amongst a crowd only to look at something that seemed simultaneously too complex to be understood just by looking at it and too worn out from overexposure,”[Read More…]
CCP interference allegations are not an excuse for anti-Asian racism
News coverage about the Chinese government’s alleged interference in Canada’s 2021 federal elections has continued for more than a month since The Globe and Mail reported that CSIS received intelligence about the Beijing government’s possible meddling in the 2021 federal election. The media attention has created a public uproar because[Read More…]