They’re baaaaaack—and not in a cute nursery rhyme kind of way. Sheep have tiptoed their way back into the cultural frame, not just as pastoral props but as full-blown characters, metaphors, and messengers. From a blood-streaked Icelandic hybrid in Lamb to the soft-eyed flocks in Bergers, the modern media sheep[Read More…]
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Morals and meaning: An atheist’s second look at religion
My parents never pushed me towards religion. They are atheists themselves, so my exposure to Christianity was limited to attending Friday night youth group sessions with my aunt at her local Evangelical Lutheran church. I remember attending a Halloween service when I was 11 or 12—on that particular evening, the[Read More…]
Duolingo claims to teach everyone—but does it really?
Duolingo’s very name—rooted in the Latin “duo” (two) and “lingua” (language)—champions multilingualism, which seems fitting considering the function of the app as a language-learning tool. Yet, ironically, Duolingo’s design choices often speak only one language: The language of exclusivity. In a generation where technology shapes our daily lives, the design[Read More…]
Meme madness: The internet’s sporting circus
In the age of social media, sports have evolved beyond competition into fertile ground for internet comedy. From sideline antics to questionable celebrations, athletes and coaches unwittingly transform into viral sensations with a single expression, gesture, or moment. As sports and internet culture continue their inevitable collision, The Tribune examines[Read More…]
A retrospective on McGill’s ambitions
Nestled at the foot of Mount Royal, McGill’s campus offers a respite from the busy downtown streets of Montreal. Over the years, many projects have been proposed that would improve the campus experience for students. While these ambitions and concepts are exciting, McGill must often rely on the cooperation of[Read More…]
Do we really choose our groceries, or does habit choose for us?
How do we decide what to buy when we go grocery shopping? Why do we purchase the same items time and time again? Do we really choose our groceries, or do we pick what we buy based on habit alone? Hiroshi Mamiya, a professor in McGill’s Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics,[Read More…]
‘Flora’ and the price of digital discipline
When the smartphone was invented, to have access to such a coveted—and expensive—piece of technology was an extreme privilege. Now, the smartphone is virtually ubiquitous—with over 90 per cent of Canadians owning one—and 21st-century users must confront a new problem: How to stop using it. Phantom buzz, obsessive notification-checking, and[Read More…]
McGill Drama Festival showcases six student productions
From the throes of budding romance complicated by a tragic accident in Small Death to the aftermath of a long-term partner abandoned at the altar in I Don’t, the McGill Drama Festival (MDF), which took place from March 24 to 28, brought something to the table for everybody. Exploring the[Read More…]
Twelve Vacancies opens portals to strange, tender, and bold cinema
Stepping into the screening room for this year’s Twelve Vacancies Film Festival felt like entering a pocket dimension—one shaped by a brilliant lineup of experimental short films from young filmmakers around the world, gathered to share and appreciate their work. Filled with film enthusiasts, the energy in the room was[Read More…]
McGill, it shouldn’t take bodies to believe Indigenous voices
During the 2023 provincial election, Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative (PC) government refused to support a search of the Prairie Green landfill, which local police suspected contained the remains of several missing Indigenous women. This week, investigators found remains of Marcedes Myran on the site, proving that the calls for an investigation[Read More…]
