Oct. 5, 2012 proved to be a day of excitement for experimental-pop group Thus:Owls. Not only was it the release date of their most recent album Harbours, but it was also a day of positive response from devoted fans. Erika Angell, a Swedish singer/composer is to thank for gathering this[Read More…]
Author: Bronte Martin
Vol. 32 Issue 5
Yeah photos! Yeah Issue 5!
Racism in Soccer
English soccer player John Terry resigned from further international matches this week. His retirement came amidst a hailstorm of controversy stemming from a well-publicised racial incident involving fellow Briton Anton Ferdinand in 2011. In his resignation statement, Terry announced that the Football Association had made the situation “untenable.” This is[Read More…]
First Board of Governors discusses enrollment, innovation
On Sept. 27, McGill’s Board of Governors (BoG) convened for the first time this fall to discuss the university’s goals this academic year. Principal and Vice-Chancellor Heather Munroe-Blum opened the meeting with some remarks regarding enrollment strategies at the university. “We got the year off to a good start,” Munroe-Blum[Read More…]
Students will be refunded tuition increase once new rates are determined, says Mendelson
On Sept. 28, Deputy Provost (Student Life and Learning) Morton Mendelson published a statement on the McGill Student Accounts website confirming that, in accordance with the Parti Québécois’ (PQ) recent cancellation of the tuition increases implemented by the former Liberal government, the university will return the difference in tuition fees[Read More…]
“All the problems that we feel on land kind of disappear”
Conrad Anker and Kenny Broad are two explorers who have, respectively, scaled the highest peaks and dived into the deepest oceans on the planet. On Sept. 29, the two spoke at McGill in “An Evening of Field Research and Exploration,” a free public event hosted by the National Geographic Society.[Read More…]
International Aboriginal rights discussed at McGill
From Sept. 24-28, McGill hosted its second annual Aboriginal Awareness Week (AAW). This year’s AAW included a variety of events celebrating Aboriginal culture and history, as well as educating attendees on issues of Aboriginal identity and rights. Events were held throughout the week, featuring two dream catcher-making workshops, film screenings,[Read More…]
What happened last week in Canada?
Justin Trudeau to run for leadership of Liberal Party Last Wednesday, reports surfaced that Justin Trudeau is to announce his bid for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada at a press conference today. The son of former Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Justin Trudeau has held a seat[Read More…]
Arts Internship event highlights students’ work abroad
Last Thursday, the faculty of arts hosted its ninth Annual Internship Event with presentations by nine McGill students—all of whom dedicated their time gaining and applying their skills in various unconventional settings this past summer. Held in Leacock 232, the event was attended by students, staff, and internship award donors.[Read More…]
McTavish Reservoir will be renovated
Beginning Oct. 9, the McTavish Reservoir on Rutherford Park behind McGill University will undergo major renovations, including an overhaul of the surrounding tank and water mains. The repairs, which will cost $16.4 million, are scheduled for the period of 2013-2014 ,and will be conducted by the City of Montreal. The[Read More…]
