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…]
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Communication problems underlie the Leacock space debate
For context, please read “Proposed Leacock reconfiguration incites controversy.” The Mar. 18 Town Hall regarding a proposed reallocation of space in the Leacock building played out in a scene that’s become increasingly familiar—both students and faculty turned up to voice their opposition to a proposal from the administration. The[Read More…]
Extreme, observable physics
In honour of “Women’s Month,” the Tribune is profiling different female researchers at McGill, and the story behind their work. Imagine walking into a classroom filled entirely with people of the opposite gender. McGill Physics Professor Dr. Victoria Kaspi remembers her shock at the overwhelmingly male cohort during her[Read More…]
Joey Shea, candidate for VP UA
MT: What experiences qualify you for the position of VP UA? JS: I’m the VP Academic for the PSSA and last semester I chaired two of the hiring committees for the new political theory prof and the new international relations prof, and the new comparative politics prof—I wasn’t the undergraduate[Read More…]
March Madness Preview
10 Tips to Making Sense of the Madness Each year, pundits, die-hards, and average fans struggle to fill out their NCAA March Madness brackets. The tournament of 68 is always unpredictable so here are 10 tips to help you get through the fun, but stressful process: 1. When deciding whether or[Read More…]
Arts forum addresses TA concerns about budget cuts
Students, union members, and administrators came together to discuss the Quebec government’s announced budget cuts at a student-led Faculty of Arts forum last Thursday. Topics covered during the forum included teaching assistants’ (TA) concerns with regards to the budget cuts, and the removal of 101 arts courses for the 2013-2014[Read More…]
Industrial relations program to be redesigned, “modernized”
McGill’s industrial relations program, which was in danger of being terminated earlier this semester, will face re-structuring that will allow the program to continue to exist within the Faculty of Arts. The industrial relations program is an interdisciplinary program that allows students to study labour-management relations. The program includes courses[Read More…]
Highlights from the Mar. 14 SSMU Council
Revision of Tuition and Student Fees Certain charges to students’ fees are to be reviewed by the Students’ Society of McGill Unviersity (SSMU) and faculty members. A motion presented at the SSMU Winter General Assembly (GA) on Feb. 27 called upon SSMU to “conduct a thorough review of all tuition[Read More…]
Outrage over drones is misplaced
On Wednesday, Mar. 6, United States Senator Rand Paul conducted a 13-hour filibuster in response to the Attorney General’s refusal to provide a clear answer to the question of whether the President has “the authority to use a weaponized drone to kill an American not engaged in combat on American[Read More…]
Irish stew with dumplings
Stew with dumplings – Serves 6-8. A genuine Irish family recipe to help alleviate your post-St. Paddy’s Day blues. This quick recipe is easy to prepare, and will definitely fill you up. Reheated leftovers are also delicious! Stew: 2 cups cooked meat, diced (any of lamb, beef, pork, etc.) 2[Read More…]
