In 2016, McGill contracted private archaeology firm Arkéos to survey the Royal Victoria Hospital site—a necessary step in planning construction at the New Vic. The New Vic is a part of McGill’s Master Plan, an ambitious project to renovate certain buildings in the Royal Victoria Hospital complex. The McGill administration[Read More…]
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McGill, what about Pakistan?
Over one third of Pakistan is underwater after devastating floods have killed over a thousand people and left millions displaced. The flooding is projected to worsen in the coming days and over 33 million people left unhoused are in dire need of humanitarian aid. But the McGill administration and student[Read More…]
Don’t publish—and flourish
When I looked down the barrel of the microscope, I could see everything. I saw exploding galaxies of green fluorescence, and a network of nebulas dotting a dark, surrounding infinity. I saw the edge of a coastline studded with city lights, and islands surrounded by swirling oceans, like I was[Read More…]
Redbirds go down hard at home opener versus Laval
McGill Redbirds Football (0–1) fell 37-20 in their home opener against the Laval Rouge et Or (2–0) on Sept. 3 in front of a rowdy crowd of over 2,300 fans. Laval came out strong with a quick touchdown less than three minutes into the game, sending McGill back on their[Read More…]
The Tribune Predicts: Back-to-school horoscopes
With the return of campus life and in-person learning, you may be wondering how to get back into the swing of school. But don’t fret, dear reader—the stars are here to plot out the perfect start to the fall semester for you. Aries (March 21- April 19): It’s back to[Read More…]
McGill Soccer squads open their seasons to an energetic home crowd
On Aug. 31, both the Martlets (1–1) and the Redbirds (0–1) began their RSEQ campaigns against the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) at McGill’s Percival Molson Stadium. In front of a rowdy home crowd, the Martlets fell 2-1 while the Redbirds earned a point in a 1-1 tie. The[Read More…]
What we liked this summer
While the start of the fall semester typically means replacing movie nights with late-night study sessions at Redpath, the Arts & Entertainment team isn’t ready to forget their summer favourites just yet. Here are the best tunes and flicks to check out from the all-too-short summer break. Marcel the Shell[Read More…]
Lisa LaFlamme’s firing sets internet ablaze
On June 29, CTV National News terminated its contract with esteemed Canadian news anchor Lisa LaFlamme. LaFlamme has worked for the network––owned by Bell Media––for 35 years and was voted Best National News Anchor in April 2022. When news of LaFlamme’s termination came to light, dedicated viewers, journalists, and countless[Read More…]
Where do I begin? BeReal
BeReal—this year’s new social media sensation—is an app that prides itself on its authenticity over other social media platforms, and has quickly amassed over 10 million daily users. The concept is straightforward: At a randomized time each day, a notification is sent out, giving users two minutes to post a[Read More…]
Artist Spotlight: Lucas Fournier
Montreal’s status as a must-stop city for popular artists and bands is partially due to its vibrant independent music scene, which thrives amidst a culture of diverse genres and styles. Singer-songwriter Lucas Fournier, U2 Arts, was attracted to the city for similar reasons and chose to come to McGill in[Read More…]
