As the Fall term begins, so does the reality of budget-conscious student eating, considering the lack of fresh produce on students’ plates. Whether that is due to their longevity or expense, many students encounter barriers when buying fruits and vegetables. But what if quality fruits and vegetables are more accessible[Read More…]
Author: Amelie Dryer
The Tribune predicts: Back-to-school season horoscope
While the beginning of a new school year is usually synonymous with the unknown and doubts about what’s to come, the stars may already have a glimpse of what this semester will look like for you. Aries (Mar. 21 – Apr. 19): Get ready to enter your fashion era. Like[Read More…]
An uneven playing field: The economics of underrepresented sports
Spectator sports have long been a cornerstone of global culture, captivating millions of fans and generating substantial economic value. From cricket and football to golf and rugby, these events have the power to inspire, unite, and entertain. Financial investment plays a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of these sports,[Read More…]
Navigating add/drop period with confidence
Choosing classes at the beginning of a new semester is always challenging. Whether this is your first or last year at McGill, the vast array of course options can easily be overwhelming. Luckily, the add/drop period gives students the opportunity to add and drop classes from their schedule after trying[Read More…]
Alzheimer’s disease: What computational models reveal
According to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, an estimated one million people in Canada could be living with dementia by 2030. Dementia encompasses a range of symptoms associated with declining cognitive function; Alzheimer’s disease is the main form, accounting for 60 to 80 per cent of all cases. Although Alzheimer’s[Read More…]
Cortical thickness: A promising predictor of eating disorders
Content Warning: Mentions of eating disorders Global eating disorder prevalence nearly doubled between 2000 and 2018. According to data reported by mothers in the Quebec Longitudinal Study of Child Development, around a third of all children born in Quebec had exhibited overeating behaviours by the age of five. Furthermore, roughly[Read More…]
Empowering women in engineering: Stories for women, by women
In the evolving landscape of science and technology, women in engineering are driving innovation and shaping the future of the field. Despite progress in gender equality in STEM, women continue to face unique challenges, such as overcoming stereotypes about gender roles and underrepresentation in certain fields. To gain insight into[Read More…]
Redefining care: A new approach to decision-making for individuals with dementia
While dementia is commonly most associated with memory loss, research has also linked it to impaired judgment, increased difficulty navigating one’s surroundings, and even failure to pick up on sarcasm. Understandably, the condition can impact a person’s autonomy and independence, but in what circumstances can we attest that a person[Read More…]
Students walk out of classes to compel McGill to cut financial ties with Israeli state
More than 150 students walked out of classes and gathered in front of the James Administration Building at 1 p.m. on Aug. 30 to protest McGill’s complicity in the genocide of Palestinians and to demand divestment from companies and academic institutions with financial ties to the Israeli military. Protestors filed[Read More…]
Feeling lonely? Montreal researchers recommend sex robots as an antidote
One of my all-time favourite films, Her, follows Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix), a lonely divorcée who finds himself falling deeply in love with the virtual assistant on his phone. When it premiered in 2013, it seemed like an outlandish sci-fi fantasy; who would want to date a computer program? Yet, here[Read More…]
