According to Health Canada, approximately 37,000 deaths each year in Canada can be attributed to tobacco use, racking up $4.4 billion in hospital bills. Although the adverse health effects of smoking are well-known—thanks in part to the government’s anti-smoking campaigns—many have difficulty quitting, despite a variety of available cessation drugs.[Read More…]
Author: Lauren Mokry
How social media is changing science
Early in 2011, Ichthyologist (fish biologist) Brian Sidlauskas led an expedition to catalogue biodiversity in a remote river in Guyana. His goal was to bring back over 5,000 fish. According to Guyana’s customs laws, in order remove specimens from the country, each must be documented and identified. This presented an[Read More…]
POP Montreal 2012 Photo Spread
(Photos by Simon Poitimolt, Anna Katycheva, & Mike King)
Student of the Week
Q: WHY ARE YOU AN ASSET TO MCGILL? A: Because I add to the culture on campus. Q: IPHONE OR BLACKBERRY? A: Blackberry. Actually, I have a flackberry. Q: WHICH NEW REALITY TV SHOW WOULD YOU RATHER WATCH—THE ONE WITH CLINT EASTWOOD’S WIFE, OR THE ONE WITH THE[Read More…]
Three quick, easy, and tasty desserts
Chocolate candy cups You will need: 2 bags chocolate chips (amount varies depending on how many you want to make) 1 bag balloons Parchment paper Baking sheet Your favourite candy Method: This recipe requires a little more finesse, as the balloon factor can be tricky. You might lose a few[Read More…]
Montreal’s favourite vegetarian digs
Lola Rosa Location: 545 Milton Price: $10-$15 per plate If you have not discovered Lola Rosa yet, you should visit soon. Packed from open to close, this bistro is situated in the heart of the ghetto, and serves succulent vegetarian cuisine with both American and international flavours. Lola Rosa offers[Read More…]
Drink Mixes
Root Beer Magic This is a drink for those who have a lot of money to spend on an awesome concoction for pre-drinks and parties. I cannot take full credit for this one, as it is a drink largely invented by former executives of Fight Band—McGill Alumnus Kolya Kowalchuk and[Read More…]
Around the Water Cooler
In case you were too busy moshing, rocking, or slowly nodding your head at POP Montreal, here’s what you missed this past weekend in the world of sports … BASEBALL — With just about a week remaining in the regular season, things are heating up. The National League is fairly[Read More…]
Fans pack pitch, McGill lacks punch in 2-0 shutout loss
On Thursday evening, the McGill Redmen soccer team hosted the Montreal Carabins in the annual “Pack the Pitch” game. The Redmen were looking for a win that would send them to the top of the RSEQ standings, but unfortunately, it was not meant to be. Montrealwas better throughout and defeated[Read More…]
Hitting shots and notes for a good cause
Love Competition Hall was busier than ever on Saturday afternoon, as big music stars squared off against members of the McGill and Concordia basketball teams in the second annual POP vs. Jock charity game. All proceeds from the game went towards DJ Sports Club, a non-profit charity organization that promotes[Read More…]
