Why we stay silent
I was nine when I first became a victim of sexual violence. I was assaulted again when I was 12,… Keep Reading
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Why we stay silent
I was nine when I first became a victim of sexual violence. I was assaulted again when I was 12, then again … Keep Reading
The elephant in the room
Among other deeply instilled habits I’ve developed as a socially-anxious introvert, I make a point of not sharing my political opinions. Somewhere … Keep Reading
Popular Stories
Remembering Izy
My beloved friend Isabella Guerrico, U3 Arts, passed away in a sudden accident on Thursday, Nov. 15. We will remember Izy, who … Keep Reading
Social work students strike against unpaid internships
Social work students will participate in a strike against mandatory unpaid internships Nov. 19-23. The Social Work Student Association (SWSA) had previously … Keep Reading
News
Cundill History Prize lecture explores colonization and punishment in Siberia
On Nov.16, the 2018 Cundill History Prize was awarded to Maya Jasanoff for her account of the life of Joseph Conrad in … Keep Reading
Cracking the code
For the first time since 2013, McGill’s Code of Student Conduct is set to be revised. Proposed changes include expanding the formal … Keep Reading
Richard King discusses history of Indigenous representation in sports
On Nov. 8, the McGill Indigenous Studies Program and Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) Indigenous Affairs hosted a lecture by Columbia … Keep Reading
Changes to S/U grading scheme show promise
The proposal to amend the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) grading scheme has gained traction following its endorsement by the Students’ Society of McGill University … Keep Reading
Opinion
The elephant in the room
Among other deeply instilled habits I’ve developed as a socially-anxious introvert, I make a point of not sharing my political opinions. Somewhere … Keep Reading
Curing the McLennan blues
For many students, midterms, paper writing, and the pressure of the approaching finals season means that they must spend the majority of … Keep Reading
SSMU votes to change the name. What now?
In the Students’ Society of McGill University’s (SSMU) Fall 2018 referendum, 78.8 per cent of students voted in favour of changing the … Keep Reading
Social work students deserve compensation
Unpaid and underpaid labour is pandemic in university culture; from internships to extracurriculars, students are often encouraged to take on work that … Keep Reading
Features
Why we stay silent
I was nine when I first became a victim of sexual violence. I was assaulted again when I was 12, then again … Keep Reading
LORD, Give Me COFFEE To Change The Things I CAN, And WINE To Accept The Things I CAN’T
All of the clothes on the floor are damp, but the shirt seems to be the least damp. Judging by its position … Keep Reading
Sports
McGill Martlet basketball stifles Gaiters
On Nov. 15, the McGill Martlets (2-1) made an early-season statement in Love Competition Hall against Bishop’s University (1-1). Their aggressive performance … Keep Reading
In conversation with Sylvie Béliveau
This fall, McGill Athletics appointed Sylvie Béliveau as a senior advisor to its varsity sports program in the first step of the … Keep Reading
McGill artistic swimming laps the competition
On Nov. 17, Canadian University Artistic Swimming League (CUASL) teams gathered at Memorial Pool to compete in the 2018 McGill Invitational. Universities … Keep Reading
Know Your Athlete: Emilie Matte de Grasse
Fifth-year power hitter Emilie Matte De Grasse grew up already immersed in the sporting world. Her mother was a physical education teacher; … Keep Reading
Science & Technology
Tuberculosis: Where are we now?
“We need to science the shit out of tuberculosis,” Madhukar Pai, director of the McGill Global Health Programs, said in front of … Keep Reading
The McGill Department of Physics presents its third annual Hackathon
“I think everyone wins, and that’s not just a fluff sentence,” Nikolas Provatas, professor in the Department of Physics, said at McGill’s … Keep Reading
Can you sea the floor?
From the heights of the ozone layer to the depths of the ocean, greenhouse gas emissions have far reaching impacts and damage … Keep Reading
Tracking ‘Jaws’
Many lives could have been saved in the movie Jaws if only the town had an effective way of tracking the shark terrorizing … Keep Reading
Student Living
How students can use ASMR to decompress
Whispering, crumpling, tapping, and buzzing. These are among the most popular autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) techniques that millions enjoy over the … Keep Reading
Winter prep 101
How to get through a Montreal weather … Keep Reading
Get cooking: Five recipe channels to let out your inner MasterChef
Go-to sources for weeknight meals … Keep Reading
PGSS Zero-Waste Market encourages sustainability
McGill takes its first steps toward zero-waste. … Keep Reading
Arts & Entertainment
Where does ‘Roma’ belong?
With new streaming platforms appearing left and right, the battle for viewers’ attention has become increasingly diffuse. And with more and more … Keep Reading
RIDM offers stunning portraits of humanity
The 2018 Rencontres Internationale du Documentaire de Montreal (RIDM) took viewers on an unconventional cinematic journey. In ReMell Ross’ Hale County This Morning, … Keep Reading
‘Wearing our Identity’ explores the cultural significance of indigenous clothing
The McCord Museum’s newest addition to their permanent collection, Wearing our Identity. The First Peoples Collection, explores the historical, cultural, and spiritual significance … Keep Reading
In Conversation with Gregory Alan Isakov
Given the rustic tone of his music, it seems appropriate that Gregory Alan Isakov recorded his fourth full length record, Evening Machines, in … Keep Reading
