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Climate activists speak out for the People’s Climate March in Montreal
Organizers of the People’s Climate March (PCM), a demonstration aiming to create momentum within the climate change awareness movement, held a speaker event at McGill last Wednesday.
Shag Shop closure affects sexual health outreach on campus
The Shag Shop, McGill’s sexual health boutique, closed its physical location in the Student Health Clinic last April, with plans to open an online store this semester.
Commentary: Reducing homework an added value for elementary students
There must be a child somewhere that cracked open a genie’s bottle. Collège de Saint-Ambroise, an elementary school in the Saguenay region of Quebec, has virtually banned homework.
Five tips for fantasy football dominance
Take risks with your bench Fill your bench up with as many high-risk, high-reward players as you can. Every team in your league will have three or four stars; it’s your sleepers and free agent pickups that will win you your league. The more risks you take, the more likely[Read More…]
Fashion tips you autumn know
As the carefree days of the holidays conclude and the scramble of the add/drop period begins, students are reminded that the summer season is reaching an end.
Fall 2014 sports team previews: Part II
Redmen Rugby The Redmen started their 2013 season with a new Head Coach, Eric Van Sickle, who has been a steady part of the team’s coaching staff since 2005. He did not disappoint, leading the Redmen on a regular season romp that culminated in their eighth consecutive conference title. Even the[Read More…]
C. Elegans worms its way into our hearts
Professor Richard Roy, best known for teaching the second half of the morning section of BIOL 200, administers some of the most challenging exams at McGill.
Ebola strikes back
As far as infectious diseases go, Ebola is the new kid on the block. It was first identified in 1976, when two simultaneous outbreaks occurred in Western Africa along the Ebola River; 454 deaths occured that year.
Intern Protection Act brought to federal government
Bill C-620, the Intern Protection Act, was tabled by Member of Parliament (MP) Laurin Liu this June in the House of Commons.