Over a hundred people gathered on the evening of Nov. 20 to mark Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual observance that serves to honour and remember transgender people who have lost their lives due to transphobia and discrimination. The event, organized by a group of Montreal activists, began with a[Read More…]
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Know Your Athlete: Mika Chang
With 1:50 left in double overtime, Mika Chang, U3 Engineering, found the back of the net to secure Martlets Hockey’s victory over the Montreal Carabins on Nov. 17. The left winger from Toronto sat down with The Tribune to talk about her ice hockey career, balancing athletics with academics, and[Read More…]
Paws and priorities: Navigating pet ownership in university
Between the lure of companionship and the realities of student life, university pet ownership comes with emotional rewards—but also financial, logistical, and ethical challenges. Here’s what students had to say about the benefits and burdens of owning pets. For many, pets provide essential emotional support. Kate Rood, U1 Arts, got[Read More…]
Choosing not to be political is inherently taking a political stance
“I’m not political.” Hearing these words spread around campus frustrates me. How can you “not be political” when politics inherently concerns humanity? It doesn’t make sense. During nightly family dinners growing up, conversations would start with “How was your day?” but quickly turn into political discussions about current events. My[Read More…]
Candidates face off in SSMU by-election debate
On Nov. 19, roughly 20 students met over Zoom for a candidates’ debate as a part of the by-election to fill vacancies in the Vice-President (VP) Student Life and VP Operations and Sustainability executive positions at the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU). This election follows the resignations of the[Read More…]
Ketones: The key to enhanced muscle growth and synthesis
Protein shakes and pre-workout supplements have been shown to be effective for muscle recovery and building. However, there are a number of ongoing research endeavours to explore a new class of chemical structures that could forge revolutionary pathways for muscle growth through ketone monoesters. Given the abundance of existing protein[Read More…]
SSMU Legislative Council rejects proposed antisemitism policy after prolonged debate
On Nov. 21, the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) held its penultimate Legislative Council meeting of the semester. Following over three hours of debate surrounding definitions of antisemitism and consultation processes, the Council failed to pass the proposed Policy Against Antisemitism after a secret ballot vote. The Council meeting[Read More…]
Twelve Vacancies Film Festival plunges into the uncanny
On Nov. 22, the second edition of Twelve Vacancies Film Festival (TVFF) ran its selections to a sold-out audience at 3475 rue Peel. The atmosphere was lively as the venue filled with local filmmakers, friends, family, and other audience members excited to view the short films. A group of volunteers[Read More…]
Theatre needs political engagement, not escapism
“Why theatre?” Friends, acquaintances, extended family members, and even artists in other mediums ask me this question regularly. Most times, it’s accompanied by a puzzled smile and a furrowed brow, a friendly face that communicates the rest of their unfinished question: “Why theatre now?” Why pursue a career in theatre,[Read More…]
A Minor Is Not Enough
I have a major headache. Literally: I have a headache because of my major—or lack thereof, I suppose. Most people are shocked to hear that there is no Indigenous Studies major at McGill—fellow students, my family back home, and even this university’s professors. In 2024, the Center for World University[Read More…]
