McGill is seeking to prevent its students from filing Access to Information requests (ATIs) through a motion submitted to the Commission d’accès à l’information, the organization responsible for ensuring that public institutions comply with Quebec’s ATI laws. The motion targets 14 individual McGill students and alumni, but also asks that[Read More…]
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Super bowl recipes
If you’re feeling traditional: The classic ‘seven layer nacho dip’ Ingredients: 1 oz. taco seasoning 16 oz. refried beans 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 16 oz. sour cream 1 cup guacamole 16 oz. salsa 1 large tomato, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 stalk chopped green onions ½ red[Read More…]
Why everyone should watch the Super Bowl
This Sunday marks the 47th Super Bowl, which means everything to some of us, and absolutely nothing to others. For those in the latter category, here is a list of reasons to enjoy the upcoming festivities. If you’re still unconvinced by the end of this article, there’s always the Puppy[Read More…]
Students and staff protest protocol in James Square
On Jan. 23, a group of McGill students, staff, and members of campus unions congregated at James Square to protest the provisional protocol regarding demonstrations, protests, and occupations, as well as any protocol the university might implement to regulate peaceful assembly on campus. The protest comes after Provost Anthony Masi[Read More…]
Keep your body heat up and your heating bills down
In case you hadn’t noticed, it was incredibly cold last week. With temperatures reaching an average of minus 27 degrees Celsius with windchill, this weather seems to mean repayment for the warm beginning to January lulled us into a false sense of security. At temperatures that seem to freeze your[Read More…]
Weathering the windchill entails more than extra mittens
Montreal’s recent cold snap saw students bundling tighter than the kid from “A Christmas Story,” and crowding campus hotspots like the Redpath basement well past capacity. Hopefully we’re out of the woods now, but just in case temperatures plummet again before this winter’s through, the Tribune has compiled some tips[Read More…]
Highlights from the Jan. 24 SSMU Council
Motion Regarding Support for Indigenous Peoples and Allies Heated debate occurred between councillors over a motion calling for SSMU to “adopt a position in support of the Idle No More movement, and in support of the struggles of the Society’s First Nation and Inuit members and allies.” Senate Caucus Representative[Read More…]
Newly opened Indian restaurant does it right
There are few places in Montreal that will satisfy your cravings for wholesome Indian food, and fewer still that are competitively priced, and right in your own backyard. Namaste Montreal – a new Indian restaurant on Milton – meets all three of these requirements. Healthy recipes: All of Namaste’s[Read More…]
Student of the Week
This week’s student was nominated for his tireless efforts to provide the city of Montreal with free Wi-Fi Q: If you could change one thing about Montreal, what would it be and why? A: [I would want to] make it friendlier for bikes, and make it easier in the winter.[Read More…]
Communication critical step in combating tropical disease
For Greg Matlashewski, a McGill professor and former chair of the department of microbiology and immunology, branching out from the lab and into the field had many positive results for his work regarding treatment for visceral leishmaniasis. Visceral leishmaniasis, transmitted by sandfly bites, is one of many neglected tropical infectious[Read More…]
