Bill James first pioneered it for baseball in the 1980s, Moneyball made it popular, and now it is playing an increasing role within the dealings of NBA teams. Sports analytics, as it is known, is fuelled by self-described sports-loving stat geeks, and is the go-to metric for professional sports teams[Read More…]
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Chris Bangs, candidate for President
McGill Tribune: What qualifies you for the position of President? Chris Bangs: I started my career working with SSMU as the founder of the Independent Student Inquiry. We were a completely autonomous student group; we worked closely with the VP University Affairs, and VP Clubs & Services Alison Cooper was another[Read More…]
Get to know your SSMU Candidates, Pt I – Interviews
These interviews have been edited and condensed by Sara Espinal Henao Photos by Alexandra Allaire, Simon Poitrimolt, Sam Reynolds See Get to know your SSMU candidates, Pt 2 for the Tribune’s endorsements VP External The VP External Affairs represents the Society off-campus at the provincial and federal levels.This individual communicates[Read More…]
Redmen earn respect for McGill, Quebec at CIS Final 8
33 years after their last appearance at the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) national championship tournament, the McGill Redmen were less concerned with bringing home the school’s first McGee Trophy, than with proving that they deserved a spot at the table. Of course, every team enters the tournament with sights set[Read More…]
Lacklustre return to the Emerald City
Disney is once again whisking movie-goers away to the Land of Oz, but this time the journey is anything but magical. The opening credits—a topsy-turvy Victorian circus—promise creativity: a quirky take on a bygone era, drama, suspense, and great visuals. But the best is over before the film begins, and[Read More…]
Students and admin discuss protest documents
On Feb. 20, the McGill administration hosted a Consultation Fair on the downtown campus concerning the recently released Statement of Values and Principles on Freedom of Expression and Freedom of Assembly and Operating Procedures. Participants at the Fair raised concerns with the language of the Statement of Values and the[Read More…]
Around the Water Cooler
In case you were too busy dodging a meteorite, here’s what you missed this past week in the world of sports… SPRINTING — South African Olympian Oscar Pistorius was arrested, and charged in the murder of his 29-year-old model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Thursday. Pistorius was held in jail over[Read More…]
McGill releases new documents on how to deal with protests
McGill released the latest set of documents regarding protests and demonstrations on campus on Monday. Originally a draft protocol on demonstrations, these documents consist of a Statement of Values and Principles on freedom of expression and freedom of assembly, and a set of Operating Procedures regarding demonstrations, protests, and occupations[Read More…]
McGill still recovering from flood
The cleanup of McGill’s downtown campus continues this week after severe flooding occurred on Jan. 28. Several buildings remain inaccessible to students and staff, and several hundred people have been relocated until building repairs are completed. The flood occurred when a 48- inch water main at the McTavish Reservoir broke,[Read More…]
Petitions call for divestment from fossil fuels, Plan Nord
On Friday afternoon, Divest McGill delivered two petitions to the university’s Secretary-General, Stephen Strople, calling for McGill to divest from the Plan Nord, the oil sands, and fossil fuel industries. According to administrative practice, the petitions will be passed on to the Committee to Advise on Matters of Social Responsibility[Read More…]