Compiled by: David Stein, Peter Laing, Mayaz Alam, Evan Horner, Steven Lampert, Adam Sadinsky AMERICAN LEAGUE East 1. Toronto Blue Jays You may or may not have heard, but the Blue Jays made a couple of significant moves in the off-season. Without a doubt, this team is the most talented[Read More…]
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Beyond Medicine: Battling the Disease of Linguistic Discrimination in Quebec
It began as your typical run-of-the-mill wintery sore throat. The slightly inflamed tonsils, scratchy throat, and minor shivers did not prove worthy of a lengthy emergency room wait, much less a painfully early morning, cued up in the cold to snag an appointment slot at the McGill clinic. But a couple[Read More…]
Execution key for Redmen in pivotal divison contest
Execution, poise, and defensive intensity marked a hard fought win for McGill over Bishop’s. The Redmen beat the Gaiters 78-60 in Saturday’s battle between the RSEQ division leaders, played out in front of a packed and stuffy Love Competition Hall. A highly contested and entertaining game throughout, the Redmen—sparked by[Read More…]
The march of history: students on the move
2012 was a tumultuous year for Quebec students. Over the course of the year, hundreds of thousands mobilized in opposition to the former Liberal government’s proposed tuition increases of $1,625 over five years. Following an election almost four months ago, the newly-elected Parti Québécois (PQ) government announced a tuition freeze.[Read More…]
FEATURE: Under pressure: How students cope with stress
After four years at McGill, Amelia McKinley*, U3 psychology, believed she had reached a relatively seasoned level of mastery in the pursuit of her undergraduate degree, guaranteeing that her final semester would be completed with ease. Much to her surprise, however, she confronted a debilitating level of stress during midterm[Read More…]
FEATURE: The forgotten story of the Milton-Parc Community
For many McGill students, a walk through the Milton-Parc area is part of the daily commute to class, so ingrained in their routine that they no longer notice its grey-stone facades, charming staircases, and painted wooden details. What most students don’t know is that this beloved neighbourhood and architectural heritage[Read More…]
NBA Preview
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic 1. Boston Celtics The ‘Big Three’ era in Boston officially ended as Ray Allen’s left for Miami this past summer. While the Celtics will miss Allen’s clutch 3-point shooting, they have gone a long way to filling the void by bringing in fellow sharpshooter Jason Terry. Boston’s[Read More…]
Redmen worn down by UQTR, fall in home opener
On Saturday night, the McGill Redmen opened their 2012-2013 home schedule against the visiting UQTR Patriotes. The pre-game ceremonies began with the raising of last year’s CIS Championship banner, in which the Redmen emerged victorious over the University of Western Ontario Mustangs. Once the game began however, the atmosphere was[Read More…]
Redmen rugby hit by sanction for ineligible player
Following the McGill Redmen’s rugby win over the Concordia Stingers last Wednesday night, it appeared the team had improved to an astounding 5-0 start. Unfortunately, this record was vacated following routine mid-season checks of player eligibility. McGill Athletics, led by Executive Director of Athletics Drew Love, found an inconsistency in[Read More…]
NFL Season Preview
AFC NORTH Pittsburgh Steelers— After getting a dose of Tebow-mania, the Steelers exited the 2011 playoffs earlier than expected. However, much of the roster that helped the team finish 12-4 last season is set to return, and expectations in Steeltown are high once more. New offensive coordinator Todd Haley promises[Read More…]
