Content Warning: Descriptions of medical abuse, physical abuse, and psychological torture Charles Tanny visited the Allan Memorial Institute, a research and psychiatric centre operated by McGill’s Royal Victoria Hospital, in August 1957. He was referred to the Allan after experiencing pain in his face, a condition his family doctor believed[Read More…]
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Café-pub-working space Bar Milton-Parc gradually opening to public
In a plebiscite during the Winter 2023 Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) referendum, students voted overwhelmingly in favour of investing their student fees in Co-op Bar Milton-Parc—a community-led cooperative that aims to create a space for students and local groups to gather. The café-pub, located at the corner of[Read More…]
Walking the academic tightrope
Canadians have been calling for reform in higher education for years because many feel that such institutions fail to effectively prepare students for the workforce. This isn’t the only issue on students’ minds though—the university’s priorities are, too. From recycled class lectures, rotating professors, and the struggles with contacting lecturers,[Read More…]
Principal and Vice-Chancellor H. Deep Saini begins five-year term at McGill
McGill’s eighteenth Principal and Vice-Chancellor H. Deep Saini began his five-year term on April 1. Saini hosted a round-table discussion with McGill student media outlets on April 5, during which he answered questions about his plans to work alongside students, Indigenous groups such as the Mohawk Mothers, and unions to[Read More…]
We’ve got the(m) beat
Music at sporting events has the remarkable ability to intensify each twist and turn of a game, create a gripping narrative, and even sway the outcome in one team’s favour. Some might say this is best evidenced by the opening scene of High School Musical 3, where Troy Bolton (Zac[Read More…]
Reporting on what I’ve gained from campus journalism
There’s a certain rush that comes with writing an important story. The words stream out as you find the quote that reveals the essence of the piece. Bits of reporting you collate together into a story that guides the public and exposes the truth. I’ve been thinking about this rush[Read More…]
Meeting on affordable housing brings together students, unions, advocacy groups
Students and community organizers filed into the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) Ballroom on March 21 to talk about the housing crisis in Montreal. The two-hour annual general meeting (AGM), held by the SSMU External Affairs (EA) office’s Affordable Student Housing Committee (ASHC), showcased booths from eight guest organizations[Read More…]
Senate expresses concern regarding immigration and French fluency for students and faculty
McGill’s Senate convened for their third session of 2023 on March 22 in the Robert Vogel Council Room of the Leacock Building. The meeting was Christopher Manfredi’s last as interim Principal and Vice-Chancellor; H. Deep Saini is set to assume the position by the following session in April. Most of[Read More…]
Former student goes to court over alleged toxic culture and discrimination within Faculty of Dentistry
A former McGill dentistry student has sued McGill and three professors who were part of the Faculty of Dentistry while he was at the university over alleged discrimination. Adam*, the complainant, says his experiences at McGill were marked by targeted threats, a toxic atmosphere, and efforts to limit his ability[Read More…]
Advancing scientific frontiers through undergraduate research
On March 15, the fourth Undergraduate Poster Showcase took place in the Students’ Society of McGill University Ballroom, bringing in a new cohort of student scientists. Nearly 400 attendees congregated that evening to learn from the 117 students presenting their projects, ranging from earthquakes melting rocks to building a safer[Read More…]
