Montreal winters, for all their downsides, do make the city a great place for skating. It may be negative 10 and cloudy, but that shouldn’t stop you from heading outside. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, there are plenty of options throughout the city that’ll offer you a great[Read More…]
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Taking on an undergraduate thesis
A little over a year ago, I reached a metaphorical wall in my life. I had left my job to focus on school, but as a keener (and overachiever), I felt like my undergraduate degree had little to offer. At that point, my time at McGill had been extended by[Read More…]
Spend a day in Old Montreal
Despite being only a 30-minute walk from McGill’s downtown campus, when done right, a day in Old Montreal can feel like a day trip in a new city. Check out this itinerary for your winter getaway to Old Montreal. Begin with breakfast A hot cup of coffee and a tasty[Read More…]
Some like it hot: Chocolate
We’ve reached winter. It’s cold—we’re all familiar with the wind seeping through our fall-appropriate cargo pants and bunching our fists in the palm of our gloves. We need hot chocolate. If you’re wondering where to find the best cup in the city, I’ve got you. Look no further for an[Read More…]
You’ll never walk again, again?
The day we have all dreaded finally arrived this week: The slippery layer of snow that will cover the ground until April is here. While I will miss seeing grass for the next three months, the innumerable podcasts in my library are sure to make walks to campus more bearable.[Read More…]
The Tribune’s guide to the best BYOB restaurants in Montreal
Though it’s been 40 years since Quebec nearly passed a law that would have allowed guests to bring their own bottles into any restaurant, many places in Montreal still allow you to have a delicious meal while sipping your favourite wine. Eating at a bring-your-own-bottle (BYOB) or “apportez votre vin”[Read More…]
Tips to survive the impending Montreal winter
With the temperatures steadily dropping and the leaves quickly disappearing, it’s time we accept the inevitable: Winter is coming. If it’s your first winter here, you’re in for quite the treat. If it isn’t, then great—I hope you remembered your jacket. After some 12 years of living in Montreal and[Read More…]
J-Board publishes recommendations in GA speaker case
The Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) Judicial Board (J-Board) published a recommendation on the Nadir Khan and Zain Ali Syed vs. the SSMU Council and Speaker case this Friday. The recommendation is a result of the mediation session that resolved the case, which Khan and Zyed filed in October[Read More…]