On March 14, the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) held the 4 Floors event to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. Three floors in the University Centre Building, along with Gerts Bar in the basement of the building, were reserved for the event starting at 5 p.m., providing dancefloors, coat check[Read More…]
Author: Asher Kui
Robbie Madsen challenges misconceptions of homelessness in QPIRG-McGill talk
The Quebec Public Research Interest Group at McGill (QPIRG-McGill) hosted a workshop called “What does homelessness look like in our communities?” on March 25 as part of the annual Spring into Action series. Robbie Madsen headed the discussion, speaking about the 15 years of homelessness they experienced while travelling across[Read More…]
A retrospective on McGill’s ambitions
Nestled at the foot of Mount Royal, McGill’s campus offers a respite from the busy downtown streets of Montreal. Over the years, many projects have been proposed that would improve the campus experience for students. While these ambitions and concepts are exciting, McGill must often rely on the cooperation of[Read More…]
Hormone therapy: A new way to treat Alzheimer’s, or more harm than good?
Menopause is often associated with sleep disturbances, hot flashes, and mood swings—but could it also play a role in brain health? While most people do not immediately link menopause with Alzheimer’s disease (AD)—a brain condition that results from the buildup of amyloid and tau proteins in the brain—research suggests that[Read More…]
The accent they mock, the voice I carry
Some of my earliest memories are of the way my mother sang me to sleep—soft vowels, careful consonants, and an accent I never thought twice about. Yet, I’ve sat in rooms where that accent—the one that raised me—was mocked. In my high school, classmates exaggerated syllables they didn’t understand. On[Read More…]
SSMU BoD members debate hiring process for VP Finance and subscription to Bounce app
The Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU)’s Board of Directors (BoD) met on March 25 to discuss the hiring process for Vice-President (VP) Finance, whether the student union should pay for organization app Bounce, and possible renovations in the University Centre. The meeting began with a discussion on the new[Read More…]
How to stay motivated through spring
With only two weeks of classes left and finals following close behind, the finish line of the semester finally seems within reach. However, when seeing the melting snow and lengthening days, it is tempting to relax, enjoy this time of year with friends, and completely forget about schoolwork. Even as[Read More…]
Spain’s young sensation: Dominating the pitch and defying the doubters
By the end of this past European Championship, it became impossible not to know the name “Lamine Yamal” and the story of the young star the world celebrated all summer. On June 15, 2024, Yamal made history by becoming the youngest player featured in the tournament, making his debut against[Read More…]
Dementia and disparities: The sex differences in healthcare use
Healthcare inequities—avoidable differences in health across population subgroups—are ubiquitous in Canada. Even though women are more affected by dementia—a group of age-related diseases characterized by memory decline—than men, current dementia policies often do not consider sex-based differences. Dementia is a major public health issue, with the number of cases projected[Read More…]
AGSEM’s Academic Casuals unit holds first negotiation meeting with McGill
Representatives from Unit 3 of the Association of Graduate Students Employed at McGill (AGSEM) sat down with the university on March 27 for the first time to negotiate a collective agreement (CA). Unit 3 represents Academic Casual workers such as tutors, graders, course assistants, and graduate teaching fellows. AGSEM’s Units[Read More…]
