On Nov. 17, the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced the 2026 Met Gala theme, “Costume Art,” in honour of the new 12,000 square foot gallery space that will house the Costume Institute’s annual spring exhibition. The Met Gala has consistently been a spectacle that sparks widespread discussion; the theme is[Read More…]
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Watched, but not protected
In January 2020, McGill student Elizabeth* settled into Redpath Library’s Cyberthèque around 6 p.m., across from an unfamiliar man. Around 10:30 p.m., he began looking at her repeatedly, bumping his foot against hers. She moved her chair away to avoid the contact. As closing time was announced over the loudspeakers,[Read More…]
Something wicked this way comes!
It’s good to see me, isn’t it? I’m a certified sentimental fan and infamously famous son of a witch. If you were to ask me my favourite musical, I’d answer like a mother would if asked her favourite child: I love them all equally but differently. Of course, I would[Read More…]
Puppets, blood, and Southern charm collide in ‘Hand to God’ from Players’ Theatre
Walking out of Players’ Theatre on Tuesday, Nov. 26 after the inaugural showing of Hand to God, it would be hard to miss the floored yet delighted reactions of audience members. The phrase “fucking badonkers” echoes off the high ceilings of the University Centre—and quite frankly, it’s a fairly apt[Read More…]
Recap: SSMU Board of Directors meet on Nov. 26 to discuss governance and sustainability
The Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU)’s Board of Directors (BoD) met on Nov. 26 in a hybrid session held in the SSMU Boardroom and on Zoom. The meeting focused on improvements to SSMU governance regulations, sustainability initiatives, and committee appointments. After introductions and attendance, the agenda was adopted without[Read More…]
Simu Liu, bubble tea, and the importance of solidarity
Little in this world entertains and aggravates me as much as Dragons’ Den. Now on its 19th season, this hit CBC show sees aspiring entrepreneurs pitch ideas to a panel of potential investors that range in quality from inspired to downright idiotic: Bottled Intentions, a company selling bottled water with[Read More…]
Reviewing Canada’s No. 1 rated restaurant: Vin Mon Lapin
The Tribune took to the streets to explore the famous French and Italian-inspired restaurant, Vin Mon Lapin, ahead of rumours about the Michelin guide making its way to Montreal in 2025. The guide covers top gastronomic destinations around the world to help you discover the best restaurants and upcoming talents.[Read More…]
Bored in Leacock 132? Prof explores student motivation at McGill
Navigating the dynamics and behaviours of a 200-person lecture hall presents an inherent challenge: How can profs effectively promote student motivation and academic success? As we approach the end of the semester, it is important to explore strategies that can increase student motivation and performance in higher education. Jessica Flake,[Read More…]
Open Letter to McGill Administration Regarding the Teaching Assistants’ Strike
On Friday, April 5, just before 2 p.m., a few signatories of the below open letter walked over to the James Administration building to deliver it in person, accompanied by about a dozen members of AGSEM. The plan was for three professors to walk in and deliver seven copies of[Read More…]
All things academic: Course recommendations
As a third-year student at McGill, I’ve taken my fair share of courses at the university—90 credits worth to be exact. Some were hard, some were reading-heavy, and others were just plain boring. To help you avoid the pitfalls of an elective gone wrong, here are some of my favourite[Read More…]