It’s strange to consider the human condition as revealed in a beauty parlour. Steel Magnolias, however, accomplishes exactly that. Upon the death of his sister, playwright Robert Harling interwove reflections on religion, tragedy, and the myriad complexities of human relationships in a script that is nothing short of a linguistic[Read More…]
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Anderson Cooper’s identity crisis
andersoncooper.com It has been nine days since Anderson Cooper became Oprah Winfrey. For those of you who have not yet heard of this rebirth, you can witness the Anderson show firsthand on weekday afternoons, or if you’re without cable, you can also watch it on the Internet. I think that’s[Read More…]
Camping Concoctions
In addition to putting up with plagues of insects, foul weather, and the threat of bears, campers will eat just about anything. The authentic wilderness experience just isn’t complete without risking complete digestive malfunction. Here’s my evaluation of some unorthodox parings that I’ve tried in the past: Scrambled eggs with[Read More…]
Trudeau talks change at International Day of Democracy
Sam Reynolds Justin Trudeau, MP for Montreal’s Papineau riding, spoke Thursday at a Liberal McGill event held for the UN-sanctioned International Day of Democracy. The international observance, held each year on Sept. 15, aims to encourage governments to strengthen programs that promote democracy. The event, attended by roughly 100 students,[Read More…]
Council endorses MUNACA on behalf of students
Sam Reynolds Sam Reynolds SSMU’s endorsement of MUNACA, Teaching Assistants’ contract negotiations, and a proposal to replace tenants of the Shatner cafeteria were on the agenda at the first SSMU legislative council of the year, held last Thursday. The Association of Graduate Students Employed at McGill (AGSEM) presented on Teaching[Read More…]
Brian Topp vies for NDP leadership
ipolitics.ca On September 12, NDP President Brian Topp launched his campaign for leadership of the New Democratic Party of Canada. Topp’s announcement kick-started the leadership race to select a Leader of the Opposition, who will be elected at a leadership convention in March 2012. Topp graduated with a BA from[Read More…]
Mob squad, MFLAG mobilize at union rally
Students and faculty members grabbed placards and joined MUNACA at the intersection of McGill College and Sherbrooke on Friday morning in what was the largest and loudest rally to date. The protesters, who occupied half a block of McGill College, chanted and cheered while speakers addressed the crowd from a[Read More…]
Engineers without borders
In 2000, two engineering undergraduates finished their studies and asked themselves “What do we do now?” But the most important question to them was, “how can we put ourselves to good use in order to serve society?” Out of these questions, and the burning desire to do something other than[Read More…]
Powwow promotes cultural understanding
Ryan Reisert A lively combination of drumming, dancing, and booths adorned with native art drew a large crowd to Lower Field on Friday. “I was just coming from my bio lab, and I heard all of the music, so I came by to check it out,” said Kevin Dick, a[Read More…]
Interview with MP Matthew Dubé
politwitter.ca The McGill Tribune sat down with Matthew Dubé, who found himself thrown into Ottawa’s political arena after his surprise victory in last May’s election, to discuss Jack Layton’s legacy and the future of the NDP. A former McGill student, he spent the summer between his constituency and Ottawa, preparing[Read More…]