I was ecstatic when I earned the role of “party nun” in my elementary school’s production of The Sound of Music. Alongside 20 other fourth-graders, I acted as a lineless backdrop, twirling around the abbey during “How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria” before ripping off my habit to[Read More…]
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Letter to the Editor: The symbolic student voice
At McGill, the main conduit for student input in decision-making is committees, working groups, advisory councils, and other bodies that meet and deliberate. When decisions that impact students are made, students must have a role, as provided by both Quebec’s Act respecting the accreditation and financing of student associations and[Read More…]
One’s company, two’s a crowd, three (p.m.)’s a darty
You don’t always need an excuse to host a day party or ‘darty’—usually, just a backyard—but this past St. Patrick’s Day saw an overwhelming number of afternoon get-togethers, even by Montreal standards. With spring weather rearing its head, darties per capita can be expected to skyrocket. But what makes Montreal[Read More…]
Figuring Yourself Out
TW: mentions of mental illness I never knew what I would be when I grew up. In fact, I never thought I would grow up. My classmates described their aspirations with vivid imagery: How they would be firefighters, doctors, scientists, and journalists. Though I tried to imagine what I would[Read More…]
Budgeting tips for McGill students
Montreal is a unique and vibrant city filled with countless activities, events, and festivals occurring all year round. The city also contains an abundance of aesthetically pleasing cafés and restaurants, with exciting ambiances and delicious food. It is tempting, when surrounded by energetic city life, to go out and take[Read More…]
Activities in Montréal you can’t miss
Despite this week’s high temperatures and blue skies, McGill students know that the warm weather will not last forever. Still, students are enjoying every last bit of summer: Campus is buzzing with people walking around, getting hot dogs, studying outside, or simply laying down for a nap on the Lower[Read More…]
Ask The Trib: Your guide to thriving socially in your first semester at McGill
Dear Tribune, I’m starting my first year at McGill and am struggling to figure out how to connect with people and make friends, whether in my program or elsewhere on campus. I feel lost socially and worry that this might prevent me from fully enjoying and making the most of[Read More…]
Bored in Leacock 132? Prof explores student motivation at McGill
Navigating the dynamics and behaviours of a 200-person lecture hall presents an inherent challenge: How can profs effectively promote student motivation and academic success? As we approach the end of the semester, it is important to explore strategies that can increase student motivation and performance in higher education. Jessica Flake,[Read More…]
Restructuring our schools starts with our students
In the Feature of the Week: North American public schools reinforce systemic racial and socioeconomic inequity and marginalized students deserve better support. Opinion editor Isaiah Albert-Stein argues that educational reforms must center anti-oppressive practices and young people’s agency.
Former student goes to court over alleged toxic culture and discrimination within Faculty of Dentistry
A former McGill dentistry student has sued McGill and three professors who were part of the Faculty of Dentistry while he was at the university over alleged discrimination. Adam*, the complainant, says his experiences at McGill were marked by targeted threats, a toxic atmosphere, and efforts to limit his ability[Read More…]
