I looked on, half horrified, half intrigued, as she set the timer for 10 minutes. Trying to hide my disgust, I attempted to confirm that this wasn’t some kind of strange mistake, a careless slip of the finger on the time selection wheel: “Did you mean to select 10 minutes,[Read More…]
Author: Ella Paulin
Some students fear financial impact of Quebec government decision to end Perspective Scholarships Program early
On Feb. 7, the Quebec government announced that it is ending its Quebec Perspective Scholarship Program (PBPQ) earlier than expected, with the winter 2025 semester being the last semester to accept new applicants. The program that Premier François Legault initiated in November 2021 gave bursaries of $1,500-$2,500 CAD to students[Read More…]
Understanding Canada’s Record-breaking Wildfires in 2023
What were the causes and consequences of our worst wildfire season to date? Author: K. Coco Zhang The 2023 wildfire season in Canada shattered records in both scale and intensity. Starting in Alberta during late spring, wildfires rapidly spread across Quebec, Nova Scotia, the Northwest Territories, and British Columbia over[Read More…]
Protestors march for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People
Content warning: Mentions of murder and violence. The Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal (NWSM) and Concordia’s Centre for Gender Advocacy (CGA) hosted the No More Lost Sisters march for the National Day of Awareness/Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit People (MMIWG2S+) on Feb. 14. Protestors[Read More…]
Propelled by their defence, Eagles soar to victory in Super Bowl LIX
It is said that you either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become a villain. This is the situation the Kansas City Chiefs found themselves in leading up to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. Once a group led by a young, relatively unknown quarterback named[Read More…]
To all the sports I’ve loved before
Jenna Payette, Contributor Dear Ice Hockey, “Anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” This quote from Steve Prefontaine hung in my brother’s room growing up and became the silent force that subtly shaped me. As the baby of my family, I was pushed to challenge my limits[Read More…]
TEDxMcGill makes waves by celebrating ripples
TEDxMcGill brought together seven speakers and two performances by McGill students at their annual conference on Feb 9. TEDx events are similar to TED Talks, except that they are independently organized all over the world by community groups who have obtained a free license from TED to use their name[Read More…]
Quebec rental tribunal recommends record rent rate increase
On Jan. 21, Quebec’s Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL) announced that its recommended rent increase rate for 2025 was 5.9 per cent for units that do not include paid heating, and between 4.1 and 5.5 per cent for units that include heating in the rent. While this recommended increase rate[Read More…]
Dollars and sense: The cheapest places to grab lunch near campus
While many students choose to meal-prep for the week, weekends often topple the best-laid plans of mice and men. We’ve all had the experience of arriving on campus Monday morning with an empty lunch box and a growling stomach. What are the best options to satiate your mid-day cravings on[Read More…]
Exploring a passion for music outside of the School of Music
McGill brings together a wide variety of students, each with unique passions and creative interests. While some choose to pursue their art through a Music degree, others take a more technical course of study and explore their creativity in their off-hours. While it can be hard to find time for[Read More…]
