In the Feature of the Week: News Editor Eliza Lee investigates the purposes that graffiti and stickering serve for students and groups at McGill.
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Assist, don’t resist, TAs in their strikes for better rights
On Monday, March 25, McGill teaching assistants (TAs) began striking following months of failed bargaining and 19 meetings with the university to negotiate a new collective agreement (CA). Last week’s strike vote found 87.5 per cent of the TAs in favour of striking, providing the Association of Graduate Students Employed[Read More…]
1,600 TAs go on strike as negotiations with McGill stall over collective agreement
Students walking through Roddick Gates on Monday, March 25 were met with the sounds of bells, chants, and honks, as well as a massive banner that read “McGill is a union university.” This picket line marked the start of McGill Teaching Assistants’ (TAs) strike for better pay, healthcare, and indexed[Read More…]
Winter 2024 SSMU Executive Endorsements
The Tribune’s editorial board presents its endorsements of the candidates for the 2024-2025 Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) executive team. Editors researched and communicated with each candidate before leading an editorial board discussion on the candidate’s qualifications and vision for their prospective role. Editors with conflicts of interest abstained[Read More…]
Winter 2024 SSMU Referendum Endorsements 
The Tribune’s Editorial Board presents its endorsements for the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) Winter 2024 referendum questions. Editors researched and discussed the questions before voting on each endorsement. These endorsements reflect a majority vote of the editorial board, with editors who have conflicts of interest abstaining from pertinent[Read More…]
An investigation into the lack of diversity within McGill professors and staff
In the Feature of the week: A reflection on the lack of diversity among professors and staff at McGill University, including interviews with faculty members to highlight ongoing challenges and the university’s efforts for inclusion.
A functioning democracy at SSMU depends on student engagement
On Mar. 11, the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) opened voting for their Winter 2024 referendum and 2024 Executive Elections. Three candidates ran unopposed for the vice president (VP) positions of Sustainability and Operations, University Affairs, and Internal, and two outstanding vacancies mark this semester’s ballot: SSMU President and[Read More…]
Over 28,000 students go on week-long strike against tuition hikes
From March 11 to 15, over 28,000 students from McGill and Concordia went on strike against the tuition increases proposed by the Quebec government. Representing nearly 96 per cent of those on strike, Concordia students led the charge, mobilizing hundreds in a demonstration on March 13 and picketing classes throughout[Read More…]
McGill Grad Students for Palestine call on donors to withhold gifts to university over complicity in Israeli siege on Gaza
On March 13, McGill held its annual McGill24 day, during which McGill students, alumni, and supporters give money to the university. Days prior, on March 9, McGill Grad Students for Palestine created an Instagram post compelling alumni and students not to donate any money to the university while it remains[Read More…]
What nurses have to say about healthcare for the underprivileged
We often take many aspects of our lives for granted. Among these are access to healthcare, a place to stay permanently, and a safe and stable home, which are all critical for a healthy and prosperous life. However, many people lack access to these necessities. Overlooking the improvement plan for[Read More…]
