How much does Taylor Swift owe her fans? An opinion piece published in The New York Times on Jan. 4 theorized about Taylor Swift’s sexuality, evoking backlash from Swifties and non-Swifties alike. To put it frankly: Swift owes her fans nothing, and people shouldn’t speculate about others’ sexuality—celebrity or not.[Read More…]
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Box office films are falling victim to misleading marketing
Hollywood has a marketing problem, and if recent films like Anyone But You and Mean Girls are any indication, their box office success will prolong the trend of deceptive advertising. The official trailer for Anyone But You is incredibly misleading. Instead of showcasing the rom-com’s plot and overall premise, the[Read More…]
Life expectancy inequality is a moral outrage
I was born in Montgomery County, Maryland, in 2004. The life expectancy of babies born at that place and time is 79 years. Three kilometres away, in Washington, D.C., it’s 74 years. I’ve spent most of my life in Seattle (in a county with a life expectancy of 83 years),[Read More…]
Urban greenery: The surprising common thread between sustainable cities and healthy children
To the environmentalist, urban vegetation, such as rows of trees, shrubs, or flower beds, might symbolize a small act of rebellion—a patch of nature amid a concrete jungle. Beyond enhancing a city’s aesthetics and supporting mental well-being, city greenery contributes significantly to urban biodiversity and climate resilience. However, urban vegetation’s[Read More…]
No show succeeded ‘Succession’ at the Emmys
With awards show season in full swing, the Arts & Entertainment team looks at some of the standout moments from this year’s Emmy Awards. Genre Categories in a Genreless Age In the 2022–2023 television season, most viewers would probably say that they laughed more at Tom Wambsgans’ rant about a[Read More…]
Dozens protest against CAQ’s anti-trans policies
Around 150 protestors from across Montreal gathered in front of the Palais de Justice Courthouse on Jan. 15 to oppose the Coalition Avenir Québec’s (CAQ) decision to delay adding the “X” gender category to official provincial IDs until 2025 or later. The “X” category is increasingly being recognized across the[Read More…]
Judge accepts McGill’s application to appeal reinstatement of archaeological panel in Mohawk Mothers case
The Kanien’kehá:ka Kahnistensera (Mohawk Mothers) and McGill appeared at the Court of Appeal of Quebec on Jan. 16, where McGill presented its application for leave to appeal against Justice Gregory Moore’s Nov. 20 decision to reinstate the court-appointed archaeological panel tasked with overseeing the ongoing investigation into potential unmarked Indigenous[Read More…]
Food fuel: Waste’s wasted potential
Climate change is a pressing issue across the world: As the dramatic toll of human habits on the environment becomes increasingly evident, researchers and policymakers must find new, creative ways to address these habits’ detrimental impacts. World leaders, scientists, and even many citizens don’t lack knowledge about the causes of[Read More…]
Schoolwide exhibition showcases students’ innovative architectural solutions
From vibrant 3D multimedia projects to traditional architectural plans, students in McGill’s Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture delivered a range of studio projects for the faculty’s recent schoolwide exhibition. The collection, whose projects seamlessly integrated function and aesthetics, showcased compelling and innovative studio projects completed by U1 students all[Read More…]
A love letter to cross-country skiing
I so often find that downhill skiing disappoints—you pay hundreds of dollars to wait in massive lines, be carried to the top of a mountain, and then plopped down among dozens of families, fighting couples, and overconfident first-timers barreling down slopes they shouldn’t be on. I will admit, my lack[Read More…]
