Relativism is one of the biggest threats to academic rigour in the humanities. Institutions such as the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) and the McGill Daily, with their commitment to this dangerous brand of relativism—the concept that truth and morality are not absolute—validate the deep worries about educational trends [Read More…]
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Osler library to close for six months due to renovations
The Osler Library’s rare and circulating collections will be unavailable for six months beginning in April, due to a major renovation project for the McIntyre Medical Building. According to Marilena Cafaro, building director of the Faculty of Medicine, the renovation program consists of two projects—the updating of the heating, ventilation,[Read More…]
EUS Student Space Fund debate
During the Engineering Undergraduate Society (EUS) referendum period, which runs from March 24 to 28, Engineering students will be asked to vote on a referendum question that seeks to create a $15 per semester ($7.50 for part-time students) opt-outable fee for a Student Space Fund (SSF). The SSF would exist[Read More…]
Student of the Week: Karen Chow
The last documentary Karen Chow watched was on Soong May-ling, “China’s eternal first lady,” the wife of mid-early twentieth century Chinese political and military leader Chiang Kai-shek. “At the time it was rare for women to be that powerful or that confident,” Chow explained. “She had a lot of influence[Read More…]
Referendum period sees questions on TaCEQ, SSMU building fee
This year’s Winter referendum period for the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) includes 11 referendum questions. The voting period runs until 3 p.m. on March 21. Organic Campus Fee This question asks students to approve an opt-outable $0.22 fee per semester that would create a yearly stipend for Organic[Read More…]
The Vagina Monologues: continuing an incomplete dialogue
I sit peacefully in the depths of a blissfully dark, cavernous Leacock 132, waiting for The Vagina Monologues dress rehearsal to begin—until a blood-curdling scream cuts through the silence and I jump from my seat. The shriek gives way to another and then another; they ring together in a cacophonous[Read More…]
SSMU Election Word Scramble
Hockey: Lancers stonewall Redmen in Queen’s Cup victory
After capturing the OUA East Championship, the McGill Redmen entered the 103rd Queen’s Cup this past Saturday to take on the Windsor Lancers in Windsor, Ontario. Despite a thrilling third period, the Redmen fell 3-2 to the Lancers, who were kept afloat by their goalie Patrick Van Burskirk. The game[Read More…]
Conservative, Liberal, NDP representatives speak on student involvement in politics
The transition from university into politics was the topic of an event featuring members of the Conservative Party, Liberal Party, and New Democratic Party (NDP) on March 11. Held at Thomson House, the event was hosted by students of the Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee (CJPAC) Fellowship Program. The multi-partisan[Read More…]
Global Engineering Week offers fresh perspectives on the field
Engineering today looks drastically different from engineering 100 years ago. In the past, designs were focused on safety, economic development, and durability. While these issues still remain important, advancements in technology and research have opened our eyes to issues that extend well beyond the strength of the physical structure. It[Read More…]