McGill’s Board of Governors (BoG) convened its first formal meeting of the academic year at 4 p.m. on Oct. 5. The in-person contingent of the meeting took place in room 301 of the James Administration Building, while others joined on Zoom. The open session of the meeting, which started just[Read More…]
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SNAC hosts workshop to encourage sustainable and nutritious eating
On Sept. 28, the Student Nutrition Accessibility Club (SNAC) held a workshop in the Education Garden—a community garden on McGill’s campus. The garden, now tucked away on Peel Street near the Faculty of Education, was created in 2015, closed down during the COVID-19 pandemic, and subsequently re-opened at its current[Read More…]
Beneath the surface: Food, body image, and disordered eating at McGill
Between diet culture and academic competitiveness, data collected by The Tribune reveals the widespread struggle of McGill students with food and body.
The unstoppable growth of sports betting must be met with education
In February 2023, Loto-Québec and Groupe CH––the parent company of the Montreal Canadiens––announced their intent to build a mini-casino adjacent to the Bell Centre. The mini-casino was set to include 350 video lottery terminals and a dedicated sportsbook area. However, Loto-Québec promptly abandoned their proposal after the office of Montreal’s[Read More…]
Committee seats on the docket at SSMU Legislative Council Meeting
The Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) called to order its second Legislative Council meeting of the academic year on Sept. 28. Most discussion items fell into one of two categories: Beginning-of-fall housekeeping and nominations to the Legislative Council’s various committees. The meeting commenced with Summer Reports from McGill’s Science[Read More…]
‘I’ll be thinking about this all my life’: Students react to asbestos exposure at McGill
Students at McGill’s Macdonald campus cite feeling frightened, isolated, and frustrated following the release of a report detailing the events that led to the asbestos-related closures of three buildings on the Macdonald campus in Winter 2023. The Internal Audit Final Report, which was released on Sept. 18, shows that Quebec[Read More…]
‘United we bargain, divided we beg’: AGSEM begins negotiations with McGill
The Association of Graduate Students Employed at McGill (AGSEM) commenced a series of bargaining sessions with the McGill administration on Sept. 21. AGSEM’s collective agreement with the university expired on July 31, 2023. Since then, the union has been negotiating a new collective agreement and is demanding several changes be[Read More…]
From Alpha to Zeta: Investigating the dark side of Greek life
In the Feature of the week: The good, the bad, and the ugly of Greek life at McGill.
McGill must stand by the Mohawk Mothers
At the bottom of Mount-Royal lies the Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH)––the site of an ongoing legal battle where McGill’s colonial past and the fight for truth and justice come to a head. On Sept. 12, McGill commenced drilling on the New Vic Project, aiming to “revitalize” the RVH in service[Read More…]
Black in business: The consulting field needs more Black mentorship
On Sept. 12, JED Consulting, McGill Social Business Network (MSBN) Consulting, and the McGill Black Students’ Network (BSN) held their second annual “Being Black in Consulting” event. A four-person panel of Black consultants from some of the world’s top consulting firms shared their journeys, tips, and challenges. This was followed[Read More…]