If you are a McGill student who menstruates, you’re likely familiar with those seemingly-magically-refilled little caddies in the washrooms stocking plenty of tampons and pads for those in need. The force behind these little baskets is no period fairy, mind you; rather it is the team of six McGill students[Read More…]
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Immunotherapy and artificial intelligence for melanoma treatment
Malignant melanoma, a cancer that originates in melanin-producing cells, is the deadliest variety of skin cancer. In the past 11 years, immunotherapy has increased the median survival rate of advanced melanoma from nine months to six years. However, it is still a developing treatment. Farida Zakariya, a masters student in[Read More…]
A look into the economics of cannabis legalization
With cannabis as the most popular illegal drug worldwide, the recent increase in legalization has sparked discussions among economists. Upon analysis of legalization, impacts on crime and violence, drug consumption, and taxation, there have been calls for a review of the cannabis market and its reformation policies by governments and[Read More…]
Too Good To Go: The app offering affordable meals
With over 85 million users, Too Good To Go is exploding in popularity. The app is especially widespread among students, budget-conscious consumers, and environmentally-aware citizens who are concerned about having a positive impact on our planet. Launched in Denmark in 2015, the app’s main objective is to fight food waste[Read More…]
Kansas City and the NFL’s ongoing hypocrisy in addressing racism
The Super Bowl is 2024’s biggest marketing event. As the most watched U.S. program ever, each image shown influences droves of North Americans. Luckily, the Kansas City Chiefs avoided propagating racism. Sure, their name, history, and mascot are all offensive, but that’s not what they stand for! In fact, they’ve[Read More…]
A pigeon here, a pigeon there, a pigeon everywhere
In the Feature of the week: Revealing the intricacies of his search for Nixon, Managing Editor Arian Kamel offers a never-before-released sneak peek of his creative process.
Canada needs to address systemic abuse in sports
Content Warning: Mentions of sexual abuse In the last few years, confrontations with histories of abuse have shaken the world of Canadian sports. Following the settlement of a case of sexual assault involving eight members of the Canadian Hockey League CHL in 2018, The Globe and Mail’s investigation that followed[Read More…]
Liberation, not excellence, should be the focus of Black History Month
Earlier this year, the federal government announced that this Black History Month (BHM)’s theme would be “Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build.” Almost thirty years after its adoption, BHM today signals a response to persistent problems in Canadian society—anti-Blackness as old as the country itself and[Read More…]
Martlets hockey clinch first home-game victory in thriller match against Ottawa Gee-Gees
Coming back after a disappointing loss against third-in-the-standings Université de Montréal’s Carabins (13–9–2) on Feb. 9, the Martlets returned to the ice against the University of Ottawa’s Gee-Gees (7–12–5) on Feb. 11. The physical game was also the senior salute, which gave graduating students a thrill going into their final[Read More…]
Melanie J. Newton delivers annual Black History Month Keynote Lecture on reparative justice and Afro-Indigenous histories
Students, alumni, staff, and Montrealers congregated in the Elizabeth Wirth Music Building on Feb. 8 to attend McGill’s eighth annual Black History Month Keynote Lecture, featuring Melanie J. Newton, Associate Professor in the Department of History and Graduate Associate Chair at University of Toronto. The McGill alumna, Rhodes Scholar, and[Read More…]
