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…]
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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…]
Know your neighbourhood: Little Portugal
When Montreal’s winter becomes too harsh, a temporary escape to Little Portugal offers a charming refuge. The neighbourhood exudes the warm, laid-back atmosphere of southern Europe, even as snow piles up and plows roam the streets. Situated in the western portion of the Mont-Royal Plateau, Little Portugal stretches along several[Read More…]
Arts students will no longer be able to pursue certain Independent Study Aways this summer
Effective Summer 2025, BA, BTh, and BSW students at McGill will no longer be able to pursue Independent Study Away (ISA) programs outside of Canada. The change was initially announced by the Arts Office of Advising and Student Information Services (OASIS) on Nov. 14, 2024, in response to an update[Read More…]
Sleep on it: ‘Share Your Sleep Story’ spotlights sleep as a healthcare and human right
When all the world is asleep, the body is hard at work. While many people view their resting hours as lost time, the Share Your Sleep Story initiative explores sleep as time invested in a deeply human act of being. The public engagement initiative highlights individuals’ experiences with sleep—and the[Read More…]
“I have no idea what’s going to happen next”: SSMU VP University Affairs’ future uncertain following new agreement with McGill
The Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) and the administration signed a new Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on Feb. 28, outlining the terms of their relationship. However, a newly added clause barring students with any disciplinary record at McGill from serving as executives at SSMU has put current Vice-President (VP)[Read More…]
Four gates, one Chinatown
At the very heart of Montreal, nestled alongside the bustling downtown blocks, is Montreal’s very own Quartier Chinois. Occupying roughly one square block, the neighbourhood is portrait-framed by four ornate Paifang gates—the most of any Chinatown in Canada—denoting the cardinal directions. Robert Frost once said “Good fences make good neighbours,”[Read More…]
From pubs to parades: Montreal’s versatile Saint Patrick’s Day scene
Every year, around March 17, St. Patrick’s Day celebrates Irish culture and offers university students a chance to take part in time-honoured traditions both on and off campus. The Tribune asked students how they mark the occasion. For some, St. Patrick’s Day is a chance to engage with the city’s[Read More…]
