This is a developing story. On Oct. 6, the Association of McGill Professors of Law (AMPL) officially ended its strike, after striking periodically since April. A few days prior, on Oct. 1, the union announced that it would suspend its strike and resume classes for law students effective Oct. 3.[Read More…]
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The stories and sounds of Montreal’s Black women DJs
Montreal’s cultural fabric is shaped by its artists. From writers and sculptors to fashion designers and chefs, there is a scene for everyone. When it comes to musical history, the city’s Black communities hold great significance. The music scene extends to DJing, with events like Igloofest and Aire Commune, along[Read More…]
Hundreds call for greater action on climate change in Montreal-wide march
Over 400 people gathered at Monument à sir George-Étienne Cartier for Montreal’s annual climate march at 6:00 p.m. on Sept. 27. Ensemble pour la suite du monde—a collective of unions, activist organizations, and other groups—organized the march as part of a series of demonstrations happening across Quebec that day. As[Read More…]
My support for Palestine is rooted in, not opposed to, my Jewish identity
Last year, I was having a conversation with a friend on campus. She shared her sense of internal conflict as a member of Montreal’s Jewish community, and her challenges in reconciling the views she grew up around with the headlines and protests surrounding her. Eventually, she turned to me and[Read More…]
Beep! Beep! Why you should be using this bright yellow student service
Often, I recall the childhood excitement of the morning before a school field trip. I practically leapt from my bed, because the day was not like most. Quickly, I ran to the kitchen and packed my lunch for the journey ahead. One shoe, followed by the other; I moved through[Read More…]
How to stay safe and minimize risk while protesting
Protesting plays a vital role in student life. Standing up for your rights, advocating for those of others, and raising awareness for causes that you hold dear are powerful ways to make your voice heard. Currently, we are witnessing one of the biggest waves of student activism since the Vietnam[Read More…]
Gerts Bar & Café closed due to safety concerns in the basement space
The Gerts Bar & Café under the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) remains closed with the start of the school year because of concerns regarding its space in the University Centre. Expected to open by the end of the semester, the café will move to the Centre’s first floor,[Read More…]
Litigator and alumna Lex Gill discusses change, justice, and the law at AMPL teach-in
The Association of McGill Professors of Law (AMPL) held a teach-in at Chancellor Day Hall on Sept. 25, featuring a talk by McGill Law alumna and lawyer Lex Gill. Gill’s talk, which focused on law and justice, was given in solidarity with AMPL’s efforts to protect their existence as a[Read More…]
How are Canadians who have legally used psilocybin faring?
While psilocybin, the active psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms, is illegal for both medical and recreational purposes in most countries, studies are increasingly pointing to its potential uses in psychotherapy, especially for relieving anxiety and depression in patients who have terminal illnesses. Canada, alongside Australia, is currently one of only[Read More…]
The hidden risks of malnutrition in presurgical patients
In hospitals across Canada, medical staff often overlook a critical factor in surgical success: A patient’s nutritional status. While surgical teams meticulously plan for every detail of an operation, something as simple as inadequate nutrient intake can quietly undermine even the most carefully orchestrated procedures. Despite its profound impact on[Read More…]
