Thousands of students, allies, and Montrealers have been calling on McGill to change the name of their varsity men’s sports teams. A petition on Change.org has garnered over 8,000 signatures as of press time, and a demonstration is taking place on Oct. 31, due in large part to the work[Read More…]
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10 things: Spooky mascots
Sometimes, a lovable mascot does not turn out the way a team’s management had imagined. With Halloween just around the corner, The McGill Tribune ranks the top-10 most terrifying mascots in the world of sports. 10. Buster Bronco (Western Michigan University) Western Michigan University introduced Buster Bronco in 1988 but came[Read More…]
‘Festival du Nouveau Cinema’ showcases films from around the world
The 47th edition of Festival du Nouveau Cinéma (FNC) ran Oct. 3-14, gracing Montreal’s silver screens with an eclectic program of films ranging from festival-circuit fare to micro-budget Quebecois features. The McGill Tribune team was there in full force.
SSMU Legislative Council debates a fee levy for a gendered and sexual violence policy
The Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) Legislative Council convened on Oct. 11 to discuss the implementation of a Gendered and Sexual Violence Policy (GSVP) and the renaming of McGill’s Men’s Varsity Teams. Before the debate on the two primary motions, President Tre Mansdoerfer announced the resignation of vice-president (VP)[Read More…]
Four teams to watch in Women’s World Cup qualifiers
Starting this week, the Confederation of North, Central American, and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) will host its qualifying tournament for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup that is to take place in France. The McGill Tribune has compiled a list of four teams to keep an eye on as the tournament[Read More…]
Forum on future renaming draws debate
A diverse group including McGill alumni, professors, varsity athletes, and campus groups representing racialized students met on Sept. 12 in New Chancellor Day Hall to give feedback on a draft report suggesting principles for future commemoration and renaming initiatives on campus. The report was published by the Working Group on[Read More…]
Know your athletes: Class of 2018
Speaking about fond memories and future plans with some of McGill’s best graduating athletes.
Join the pack: Skating through the Montreal roller derby scene
A look inside the city’s vibrant derby community.
A behind-the-scenes look at coaching through the offseason
After building toward a championship victory for months at a time, the end of the season leaves players and coaches alike in a trance—the championship hangover. Coming off his team’s fourth straight CCBA championship, Redmen baseball Head Coach Jason Starr confirmed this predicament to The McGill Tribune. “Two weeks,” Starr[Read More…]
Impact: Concussions in youth and collegiate sport
The changing landscape in concussion diagnosis and treatment.
