One of the lesser known shows that debuted this month is Framework, Spike’s latest reality TV offering that pits “elite furniture craftsmen” against each other in a competition hosted by—wait for it—acclaimed hip-hop artist, Common.
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Editorial: Anonymous’ attacks ill-suited to address homelessness in Montreal
In the midst of plummeting temperatures, the Montreal police used bulldozers on Jan. 7 to clear out belongings from a homeless encampment at Viger Square. The police justified this action by asserting that the encampment posed a public health risk, and that it was too cold for the homeless to[Read More…]
Student of the Week: Jana Sauma
Women’s rights have come a long way, but there are still improvements to be made in issues related to gender equality, particularly in the workplace. According to Jana Sauma, a U3 Management student who is about to complete her degree in marketing, she experiences this reality everyday. Sauma is inspired[Read More…]
2014 NFL regular season awards
Most Valuable Player: Aaron Rodgers Runner up: J.J. Watt, Tony Romo, and Antonio Brown Rodgers is the best quarterback in the league, and by the time he retires, he just might be the best quarterback ever. After starting the season 1-2, Rodgers put on a quarterback clinic to finish the[Read More…]
AUS council hosts Fortier during first meeting of the year
The Arts Undergraduate Society (AUS) hosted Principal Suzanne Fortier as a guest speaker at its council meeting on Jan. 14. Fortier expressed her satisfaction with McGill’s prestige as a university and spoke to the role of teamwork and collaboration in continuing to improve McGill. “A great university is something we[Read More…]
Diss Tracks Outside of Rap
How Do You Sleep? Artist: John Lennon Target: Paul McCartney Album: Imagine Released: September 9, 1971 Although Lennon denied the song’s malicious intent several years later, there is little doubt that in the context of 1971, “How Do You Sleep?” was a cold-blooded verbal attack on the former Beatle’s ex-partner-in-crime,[Read More…]
Album Review: Until the Ribbon Breaks – A Lesson Unlearnt
For all those desiring alternative, experimental—and somewhat uneven—electronic music, look no further than British trio Until the Ribbon Breaks’ (UTRB) debut album, A Lesson Unlearnt.
Commentary: On the path towards equal access to education
Earlier this month, The White House released a short video on its Facebook and Twitter pages in which President Barack Obama made a proposal to make community college free for two years of each students’ education. As long as students attend half of the required classes and maintain a 2.5[Read More…]
19th edition of Soup and Science
Soup and Science, presented by the Office of Undergraduate Research in Science, has provided a platform for undergraduate students to hear professors discuss their research and potentially secure a position as an undergraduate researcher in their labs. As Dean of Science Martin Grant explained, Soup and Science offers students a[Read More…]
Chill Thrills: Cozy spots to relieve your freeze
January is an exciting time of the year with new classes and a plethora of winter activities to distract you on the weekends. However, as the mercury keeps dipping, sometimes it’s best to forgo wintery gusts and venture into a cozy restaurant to catch up with friends over a comforting[Read More…]