Menopause is often associated with sleep disturbances, hot flashes, and mood swings—but could it also play a role in brain health? While most people do not immediately link menopause with Alzheimer’s disease (AD)—a brain condition that results from the buildup of amyloid and tau proteins in the brain—research suggests that[Read More…]
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How to stay motivated through spring
With only two weeks of classes left and finals following close behind, the finish line of the semester finally seems within reach. However, when seeing the melting snow and lengthening days, it is tempting to relax, enjoy this time of year with friends, and completely forget about schoolwork. Even as[Read More…]
Dementia and disparities: The sex differences in healthcare use
Healthcare inequities—avoidable differences in health across population subgroups—are ubiquitous in Canada. Even though women are more affected by dementia—a group of age-related diseases characterized by memory decline—than men, current dementia policies often do not consider sex-based differences. Dementia is a major public health issue, with the number of cases projected[Read More…]
McGill Drama Festival showcases six student productions
From the throes of budding romance complicated by a tragic accident in Small Death to the aftermath of a long-term partner abandoned at the altar in I Don’t, the McGill Drama Festival (MDF), which took place from March 24 to 28, brought something to the table for everybody. Exploring the[Read More…]
McGill, it shouldn’t take bodies to believe Indigenous voices
During the 2023 provincial election, Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative (PC) government refused to support a search of the Prairie Green landfill, which local police suspected contained the remains of several missing Indigenous women. This week, investigators found remains of Marcedes Myran on the site, proving that the calls for an investigation[Read More…]
Point Counterpoint: A debate on pro-Palestine protest tactics 
Aggressive protest methods may alienate moderates, and make for less effective movements Daniel Miksha Over the past year, persistent protests played out on McGill campus in solidarity with the Palestinian people. Though smashed windows, encampments, and sod-pulling make headlines, some of these protest tactics alienate more politically moderate members of[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: The mission of McGill Security Services 
Last week, The Tribune reported on the detention of a University Affairs (UA) staff member. In the Association of Graduate Students Employed at McGill (AGSEM)’s report of events, they wrote that an armed guard “attempted to question her and said that he would break her camera while refusing to identify[Read More…]
McGill’s Refugee Parliament: A collaborative effort to amplify migrant voices
On Saturday, March 15, the Refugee Parliament, in partnership with the International Development Studies Student Association (IDSSA), The Refugee Centre, and the McGill Refugees Research Group, hosted the Refugee Parliament Conference. Created in Fall 2022 by Alessia Mottet, Maria Radu, Saadet Serra, and Shona Moreau as part of their SWRK[Read More…]
March 29 Relay For Life event aims to fundraise for cancer research and support
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 20 million new cancer cases and 9.7 million cancer-related deaths occurred globally in 2022. These numbers are expected to increase in the coming decades, increasing the need for resources to be allocated to cancer research and support. Worldwide, organizations such as[Read More…]
Addressing perinatal mental health disparities among immigrant parents in Canada
Pregnancy and postpartum can be emotionally overwhelming, and for first- and second-generation immigrants, these challenges are often intensified by cultural barriers, discrimination, and limited access to mental health resources. According to Statistics Canada, nearly 23 per cent of Canadians were born outside of the country, making it essential to address[Read More…]
