Take a minute or two to check out these popular time-wasting websites Let’s face it, there’s never a bad time for the Internet. But even when your term paper is due in eight hours and you’re only two pages in and every ounce of the reasoning capabilities you possess screams[Read More…]
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Has McGill apparel gone too far?
On any given day at McGill you can spy an endless range of labels, prints, textures, trends, and styles, giving this campus an eclectic but trendy appearance. You would expect, or at least hope, that McGill apparel would uphold our campus’ fashionable reputation. However, as I have learned over the[Read More…]
UN Women Canada president calls for gender equality
Simon Poitrimolt / McGill Tribune Roughly 100 students gathered last Friday, Jan. 27, in Shatner’s Lev Bukhman room to listen to speeches by Almas Jiwani, president of the UN Women Canada National Committee, and humanitarian activist Sophie Gregoire Trudeau. Hosted by the newly created McGill chapter of UN Women Canada,[Read More…]
Defining Mike Babcock
"Regular" is not a word to describe Mike Babcock. It's the opposite of regular to be the only coach in NHL history to have won an Olympic gold medal, a World Championship gold medal, and a Stanley Cup. In the eyes of professional sports, Mike Babcock is anything but regular.[Read More…]
Towards an unlimited student strike at McGill
McGill Tribune The Quebec student movement is gearing up for a winter of action against the government’s proposed tuition hike. In coming months, an unlimited general strike will play an essential role. McGill can and must be a part of it. The Quebec government seeks a $1,625 raise in the[Read More…]
Business leaders share success with students
Sam Reynolds / McGill Tribune On Jan. 27, students, faculty, administration, and alumni came together at the Omni Hotel for the 32nd Management Achievement Awards. The event honoured four individuals in the business world who had exemplified entrepreneurial skills, using their success to give back to the community. The event[Read More…]
McGill and Tribal Nova partner for literacy research
Researchers from McGill’s School of Communication Sciences and Disorders have conducted research toward developing a prototype iPad application which focuses on interactive and participatory reading for children. The app was produced in partnership with Tribal Nova, a designer of online content for children, and Harper Collins publishers. It should be[Read More…]
Tasty Tex-Mex black bean burger
ccpalate.blogspot.com When I became a vegetarian, one thing I missed was eating hamburgers. There’s nothing quite the same as biting into a hearty burger to satisfy your hunger. That’s why I was thrilled to learn how to make my own bean burgers. Rich in protein and fibre as well as[Read More…]
Around the Water Cooler
In case you were too busy building a moon colony, here’s what you missed this week in the world of sports … TENNIS — The Australian Open wrapped up this past Sunday. The men’s semifinals consisted of the four top-ranked players (Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Andy Murray).[Read More…]
Super Bowl Predictions
Steven Lampert, Sports Editor: Giants 24, Patriots 21 Christopher Nardi, Sports Editor: Patriots 35, Giants 24 Ryan Taylor, Managing Editor: Patriots 26, Giants 23 Shannon Kimball, Editor-in-Chief: Giants 35, Patriots 28 Iain Macdonald, Production Manager: Patriots 1, Giants 0 Nick Petrillo, A&E Editor: Patriots 49, Giants 24 Richard Martyn-Hemphill, Opinion Editor: Giants 14, Patriots 7 Tribune[Read More…]