Motion Regarding Policy Against Ancillary Fee Increases: “Yes” Ancillary fees are non-opt-outable fees that are charged to students to fund various student service units, including Student Services, Athletics and Recreation, the World University Services Canada (WUSC) Student Refugee Program, Access McGill, and Athletics Facilities Improvement. Current estimates from the university[Read More…]
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2015-2016 PGSS executive reviews
The McGill Tribune Editorial Board reviews the 2015-2016 PGSS executive on its performance. Click on one of the pictures to get started. Brighita Lungu Mina Anadolu Devin Mills [Read More…]
2015-2016 SSMU executive reviews
The McGill Tribune Editorial Board reviews the 2015-2016 SSMU executive on its performance. Although these blurbs intend to review the executives' entire term not all information received regarding each executive was published due to space constraints in the paper. The Tribune reached out to all SSMU councillors for anonymous feedback on[Read More…]
Live updates from the Winter 2016 SSMU GA
Can't be at the Students' Society of McGill University (SSMU) Winter 2016 General Assembly (GA)? We've got you covered with live updates. There are a variety of motions being discussed. Additionally, the GA will also see a discussion regarding whether McGill should be a smoke-free campus. The Tribune Editorial Board has also made[Read More…]
SSMU VP Internal byelection endorsement: Omar El-Sharawy
In order to present the most informed endorsements as possible, we reached out to each of the candidates and did research on their platforms and Facebook campagins. The Tribune Editorial Board debated and discussed the candidates in depth and voted on our endorsement for the position. The endorsement required a[Read More…]
SSMU VP Internal endorsement: Alexei Simakov
In order to present the most informed endorsements as possible, we attended the debate and conducted an interview in person with the candidate. The Tribune Editorial Board debated and discussed the candidate in depth and voted on our endorsement for the position. The endorsement required a two-thirds majority vote. Should[Read More…]
Commenting Policy
The McGill Tribune seeks to promote a healthy discourse among McGill students and members of the greater McGill Community. We encourage all readers to comment on our articles and to voice their opinions in a respectful manner with regards to other commenters, contributors and staff of the McGill Tribune, and[Read More…]
Individual access must be upheld in the right to education
Earlier this month, Parti Québécois (PQ) Education Minister Pierre Duchesne announced a plan to grant student associations the legal right to strike. While it was quickly rebuffed by some in the Quebec political scene, particularly those who saw the move as yet another attempt at political posturing on the part[Read More…]
Summer Playlist
Summer is almost upon us. Enjoy this self-indulgent playlist from the Tribune Editorial Board. Neon Indian—“Terminally Chill” (from Psychic Chasms) Kanye West feat. Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz—“Mercy” Dunson—“Count On It” (from The Investment) Baby Eagle—“Brave Women” (from Bone Soldiers) Deerhunter—“He Would Have Laughed” (from Halcyon Digest) Best Coast—“The[Read More…]
Summer Playlist
Summer is almost upon us. Enjoy this self-indulgent playlist from the Tribune Editorial Board. Neon Indian-“Terminally Chill” (from Psychic Chasms) Kanye West feat. Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz-“Mercy” Dunson-“Count On It” (from The Investment) Baby Eagle-“Brave Women” (from Bone Soldiers) Deerhunter-“He Would Have Laughed” (from Halcyon Digest) Best Coast-“The[Read More…]