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.
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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.
A student’s guide to tackling Quebec’s cellphone plans
It can be tough to choose a smartphone plan when offered multiple options—particularly for those unfamiliar with the primary carriers of the province or country. Presented here are Bell, Fido, Koodo, and Telus—four of Quebec’s major phone companies—in a comparison of cellphone plans. The features shown in the infographic have been[Read More…]
Ty Segall—Manipulator
Ty Segall has been recording and releasing music since 2007, putting out a constant stream of material. The very name “Ty Segall” has become synonymous with the term ‘prolific’—and rightly so. As a solo artist, Segall has now released seven records, all of which, simply put, are awesome. Segall’s self-titled[Read More…]
From the Mainland to Montreal
This past weekend marked the premiere of the movie But Always (Yi Sheng Yi Shi), a 1970s drama that revolves around two former lovers from Beijing who meet by coincidence in New York City and rekindle their lost romance.
Third man in: Suspended in midair
A sharp uptick in the number of suspensions doled out by the NFL going into this season has sparked uproar among fans and players alike, leading to negotiations between the NFL and the Players’ Association (NFLPA) over a new drug policy.
Meeting the bands of OAP week 2
Blank Bullets When I sat down to talk to guitarists Peter Baylis and Joe Peplowski of the Montreal-based alternative rock band Blank Bullets, there was one pressing question on my mind. “Yeah, there’s a guy at work who always calls me Littlefinger,” laughed Baylis when I asked him if people[Read More…]
Montreal food truck reviews
Dispatch Coffee In 2012, Dispatch Coffee established itself as the first portable espresso truck in Montreal. The company’s mission is to promote sustainable coffee and products, offering a multitude of espresso-based drinks through their uniquely customized truck, as well as their catering service. The truck is cozy and inviting, with[Read More…]
10 things you didn’t know about McGill Athletics
Although McGill students might not be like the fans you might see at college games in the United States, they still display a healthy loyalty to our Martlet and Redmen teams. This balance is at least partly why McGill boasts one of the best athletic departments in the country. Here[Read More…]