What we call insulin today was first manufactured in 1921 by Charles Best and Frederick Banting. The hormone, originally called pancreatic extract, gives those with diabetes a chance at a healthy life, especially the six million people in Canada who live with some form of the disease. There are three[Read More…]
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The 2023 NFL playoffs so far: Takeaways from the wild card and divisional rounds
The 2023 National Football League (NFL) playoffs kicked off on Jan. 14, leaving some overjoyed and many more with broken hearts. The wild card and divisional rounds produced 10 riveting matches that left fans no choice but to learn some valuable lessons about the playoffs, the teams, and what is[Read More…]
Lessons in community care from rural India
India is the world’s second-most populous country and home to one of the fastest-growing world economies. Much of this economic growth results from the burgeoning health services industry. And yet, India is experiencing a health care dilemma, with a growing disparity in care and resources between the country’s rural and[Read More…]
McGill commemorates victims of Holocaust in annual Remembrance Day event
Content warning: Mentions of antisemitism, genocide On Jan. 26, members of the McGill community gathered in the atrium of the Macdonald Engineering Building to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The event, hosted by Associate Provost (Equity and Academic Policies) Angela Campbell, was held in collaboration with Hillel McGill, the Rohr[Read More…]
The profligacy of Canada’s new warplanes
On Jan. 9, Canadian Defence Minister Anita Anand confirmed the deal to purchase 88 F-35 jet fighters from the United States to replace the Air Force’s CF-18s, introduced in 1983. Each F-35 will cost Canada $85 million USD, with the project’s budget sitting at $19 billion CAD. This represents an[Read More…]
Remembering Professor Peter Hoffmann
Born in Dresden, Germany in 1930, Peter Hoffmann joined McGill as the chair of German History in 1970. His research focused on World War I and II, as well as the German resistance to Nazism, which were the topics of his published books The History of the German Resistance, 1933-1945[Read More…]
Bringing the outdoors in: How to make your student apartment greener
A healthy indoor plant is seen as the mark of a student life well-balanced. Not only do they add a touch of colour and life to any living space, but they also provide numerous health benefits. For many McGill students, however, caring for these green babies can be a challenge.[Read More…]
McGill releases updated version of mandatory “It Takes All of Us” program
Content warning: Mentions of sexual violence McGill launched a new version of its mandatory “It Takes All of Us” program, an online tool meant to educate the McGill community about sexual violence, on Jan. 30. The updated version was created by the Office for Sexual Violence Response, Support and Education[Read More…]
Tribune Explains: McGill Alumni Association and Scarlet Key Society
In a season when many are searching for summer opportunities, taking advantage of the university’s alumni network can be a useful tool. The McGill Alumni Association (MAA) offers various events and opportunities to students and graduates worldwide, including networking services such as McGill Connect, the McGill News Alumni Magazine, and[Read More…]
The truth behind so-called sustainable vehicles
In December 2022, Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault gave the go-ahead for a new lithium mine in northern Quebec. The James Bay project represents the only lithium mine in North America, and the materials are slated to help meet the surging demand for electric vehicles. Although the shift away from[Read More…]