Best: Pop Culture Moo Deng’s rise to fame As Gossip Girl’s Serena van der Woodsen once said, “Lipstick lasts longer, but gloss is more fun,” and 2024’s “It Girl” is the glossiest girl around. Some may tell you that the title belongs to Taylor Swift or Sabrina Carpenter, but Moo[Read More…]
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Varsity Report Card: Fall 2024
Martlets Field Hockey (0–10): C- The 2024-25 season concluded with the Martlets Field Hockey team once again finishing at the bottom of the Ontario University Association (OUA) standings. However, this year marked an important shift for the team as they hosted their first home game in over five years. The[Read More…]
Reaching every doorstep: Equitable care for pregnant women in Nigeria
Nigeria’s Bauchi State has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. Home visit programs are making a difference in reducing this rate by bringing vital healthcare knowledge straight to the doorsteps of pregnant women. By meeting women and their families where they are, this initiative helps address[Read More…]
Shame must switch sides
How survivors are reclaiming power Content warning: Mentions of rape, sexual assault, and violence. Survivors of sexual assault and rape often have to grapple silently with feelings of shame. 72-year-old Gisèle Pelicot is flipping the script: Placing the shame on the perpetrators of sexual assault and rape. In November 2020, Pelicot’s husband Dominique[Read More…]
Recap: McGill student societies hold General Assemblies to strike in solidarity with Palestine
During the week of Nov. 18, several McGill student associations held General Assemblies (GAs) to vote on a motion to strike in solidarity with Palestine following a national call for action from Students for Justice in Palestine. Thhe McGill Students’ Geography Society (MUGS), Philosophy Students’ Association (PSA), and Anthropology Students’[Read More…]
Glaring double standards as Israel continues Nations League campaign
Israel’s participation in major sporting events, like the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Nations League soccer tournament or the Olympic Games, has raised controversy among fans and activists alike. The double standard of sports governing bodies allowing Israel to compete has been particularly noticeable in the wake of FIFA[Read More…]
The Montreal Vegan Festival showcases veganism beyond the plate
The Montreal Vegan Festival is an event celebrated not only for its culinary experience, but also for its invitation to rethink our approaches to food, beverages, and even fashion, all while supporting local entrepreneurs. From Nov. 9 to 10, the Grand Quai du Port de Montréal hosted this immersive experience[Read More…]
Staff and students stress the importance of consultation at accessibility town hall
Over 100 staff and students gathered on Nov. 22 for a virtual town hall to share their thoughts on the McGill Accessibility Strategy (MAS), the university’s proposed plan to increase accessibility for disabled community members and to address ableism on campus. There, attendees provided input on a draft document outlining[Read More…]
The Tribune’s sports highlights of the week
From McGill cross-country to international tennis, staff writers from The Tribune share their sports highlights of the week. McGill: Cross Country Shines at U SPORTS Championships In a remarkable display of athletic prowess, the McGill Cross Country team made their mark at the U SPORTS Canadian Championships in Kelowna, BC.[Read More…]
Anti-Black racism permeates Quebec’s journalism and legal system
Content Warning: Mentions of anti-Black racism and violence. Last month, an incident in Longueuil—a 20-minute drive from Montreal—shocked me tremendously. On Oct. 2, a 46-year-old woman by the name of Stéphanie Borel threw boiling water at a 10-year-old Black boy, leaving him with second-degree burns on his face, head, torso,[Read More…]