“I’m not political.” Hearing these words spread around campus frustrates me. How can you “not be political” when politics inherently concerns humanity? It doesn’t make sense. During nightly family dinners growing up, conversations would start with “How was your day?” but quickly turn into political discussions about current events. My[Read More…]
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Staff and students stress the importance of consultation at accessibility town hall
Over 100 staff and students gathered on Nov. 22 for a virtual town hall to share their thoughts on the McGill Accessibility Strategy (MAS), the university’s proposed plan to increase accessibility for disabled community members and to address ableism on campus. There, attendees provided input on a draft document outlining[Read More…]
The rise of YouTube boxing: A golden age or a gilded age?
The recent clash between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson has ignited the debate surrounding the burgeoning phenomenon of YouTube boxing. This peculiar intersection of sports and entertainment has seen a meteoric rise, driven by a blend of celebrity, controversy, and colossal paydays. While some hail it as a renaissance for[Read More…]
McGill projects $37 million CAD deficit by 2028 due to government tuition changes, budget cuts
Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) Christopher Manfredi hosted a virtual town hall on McGill’s finances and the 2024-2025 budget on Nov. 19, addressing the university’s growing fiscal challenges. The meeting discussed McGill’s projected $37 million CAD deficit by fiscal year 2028, driven by governmental pressures on enrollment-driven revenue, including a[Read More…]
Anti-Black racism permeates Quebec’s journalism and legal system
Content Warning: Mentions of anti-Black racism and violence. Last month, an incident in Longueuil—a 20-minute drive from Montreal—shocked me tremendously. On Oct. 2, a 46-year-old woman by the name of Stéphanie Borel threw boiling water at a 10-year-old Black boy, leaving him with second-degree burns on his face, head, torso,[Read More…]
The Tribune’s sports highlights of the week
From McGill cross-country to international tennis, staff writers from The Tribune share their sports highlights of the week. McGill: Cross Country Shines at U SPORTS Championships In a remarkable display of athletic prowess, the McGill Cross Country team made their mark at the U SPORTS Canadian Championships in Kelowna, BC.[Read More…]
McGill Robotics team engineers innovation from the ground up—literally
McGill clubs are no strangers to design and innovation, with the Faculty of Engineering hosting countless engineering teams. From concrete canoes to rockets, students have many avenues to exercise their creativity. One such team, McGill Robotics, offers students the chance to translate their mechanical fantasies into reality. McGill Robotics is[Read More…]
Ketones: The key to enhanced muscle growth and synthesis
Protein shakes and pre-workout supplements have been shown to be effective for muscle recovery and building. However, there are a number of ongoing research endeavours to explore a new class of chemical structures that could forge revolutionary pathways for muscle growth through ketone monoesters. Given the abundance of existing protein[Read More…]
From the Arctic to freshwater lakes: Diving into aquatic microbial diversity
On Nov. 21, McGill’s Barrett Lab hosted a public talk, “Ecology and evolution of aquatic microbiomes: from inland lakes to the Arctic Ocean,” as part of the Conservation, Ecology, Evolution & Behaviour (CEEB) research initiative. In this event, David Walsh, professor in Concordia’s Department of Biology, presented his research on[Read More…]
Candidates face off in SSMU by-election debate
On Nov. 19, roughly 20 students met over Zoom for a candidates’ debate as a part of the by-election to fill vacancies in the Vice-President (VP) Student Life and VP Operations and Sustainability executive positions at the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU). This election follows the resignations of the[Read More…]
