On Feb. 22, 2024, the town of Westlock, Alberta, voted to prohibit rainbow crosswalks and flying anything other than government flags. This measure is yet another recent example of Canadian politicians implementing homophobic and transphobic policies, all of which normalize hatred against queer communities. The Westlock decision came after Alberta[Read More…]
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Know Your Team: Squash Club 
Still riding high from their season results in the 2023-24 Ontario Jesters University Squash League, members of the squash team made their way to The Tribune office to give some insight on one of McGill’s lesser-known teams. Although they still do not have varsity status, the McGill squash team has[Read More…]
In Montreal, public art is its own form of architecture
Montreal’s rich history of public art is well-documented, with much attention given to the vibrant murals that adorn the city’s streets and alleys. But an often overlooked component is sculptures—an art form that may not be as trendy but has an equally large impact on the city’s residents. Whether commissioned[Read More…]
Abortion access and trans rights are non-negotiables
After decades of financial struggles, Clinic 554, the last private practice to provide surgical abortions in Fredericton, New Brunswick, permanently closed on Jan. 31. With the province refusing to allow Medicare to cover the cost of private clinic procedures, Clinic 554 worked on a pay-what-you-can model that eventually led to[Read More…]
The Trib Explains: McGill Intramural Sports
While many students arrive at McGill having retired from their sport at the end of high school, intramural sports provide an exciting way to relive their athletic glory days. As it says on the intramural website––for those who claim they could have gone pro (if only that knee injury had[Read More…]
‘Legally Blonde’ features stellar vocal performances, a great sense of humour, and a whole lot of pink
This year’s Arts Undergraduate Theatre Society of McGill (AUTS) production of Legally Blonde came with a huge warning label. A week before opening night, the cast learned that asbestos had been found in Moyse Hall. The director, assistant director, and stage managers were left scrambling for a new location, and[Read More…]
You Reddit here first: January winter wonderances
We’ve scrolled through the r/mcgill subreddit for you, McGillians, and here are the notable submissions. So sit back, relax, and guffaw at the silly (and occasionally sweet) text people post on our own little corner of the internet. where do ppl put their coats before class – u/Certain_Clothes_2480 It’s true—first-timers[Read More…]
McGill’s evolving faithscape: Exploring religion on campus
At twelve years old, I became acutely aware of how my family’s approach to religion diverged from that of my peers at my Christian school and church. The defining moment was when a Catholic friend visited and remarked on a unique feature in our home: A photo of Jesus facing[Read More…]
Inaugural Business Ethics Conference discusses a more inclusive health system
On Nov. 10, McGill’s Desautels Faculty of Management organized the Inaugural Business Ethics Conference. This full-day conference featured three insightful panel discussions centred around ethical management in the context of systemic challenges, with a focus on the healthcare industry. In the panel titled “Promoting Inclusion and Equity in Healthcare,” global[Read More…]
The McGill Book Fair teaches us a lesson in institutional apathy 
Despite being heard by few students during the fall of 2022, a death knell sounded marking the end of the McGill Book Fair. Started in 1972 by the Women’s Associates of McGill and the McGill Women’s Alumnae Association, the Book Fair is yet another victim of the McLennan-Redpath complex renovation.[Read More…]
