A lot of my hobbies are ones that I am mediocre at. On the guitar, I can only play a few chords. I run at a very average pace, and not as consistently as I would like. I can probably draw better than the average person, but I am completely[Read More…]
Author: Anoushka Oke
MSCC comedy show sheds light even in darkness
As finals season settles in, a healthy dose of seasonal depression is in tow, and McGill students are in need of an ample serotonin boost. On Nov. 15, the McGill Student Comedy Club (MSCC) sought to satisfy the gloomy campus by hosting their monthly stand-up night. The line for Gert’s[Read More…]
McGill makes waves at season-opening invitational
On Nov. 18, artistic swimming teams from universities and CEGEPs across Ontario and Quebec reconvened for the first time in the season at the McGill Invitational. This yearly exhibition, hosted annually by McGill University, marks the beginning of the Canadian University Artistic Swimming League (CUASL) season, uniting in the Western[Read More…]
‘All the Light We Cannot See’ lacks character growth
Nearly ten years ago, readers hungrily consumed-turned each page of Anthony Doerr’s All the Light We Cannot See. Now after 200 weeks on the NYT bestseller list, Netflix is attempting to replicate this success with a TV adaption released on Nov. 2. In the four-episode miniseries directed by Montreal-born Shawn[Read More…]
The holiday markets of Montreal
Short days, snow, and an absolute need for gloves—what makes Montreal a pain in the winter is also what makes it the perfect place for holiday festivities. So grab a friend and a tote bag, and brave the cold to the following markets to snag some local gifts. The Great[Read More…]
Beyond the Stands: A Tribute to Percival Molson Stadium
There are a few places you encounter in life that you know will imprint on you forever. For some, these places are marked by unimaginable beauty; for others, it’s the unforgettable memories sunk into the very ground. Often, you cannot predict the impact these places will leave on you––whether it’s[Read More…]
Students vote in favour of Policy Against Genocide in Palestine, reject SSMU Base Fee increase
The Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) Fall referendum closed at 11 a.m. on Nov. 20, with 35.1 per cent of undergraduate students casting a ballot—up from the 16.7 per cent that voted in last semester’s election. Students overwhelmingly voted to pass the Policy Against Genocide in Palestine and to[Read More…]
Trib Explains: What is happening with Hockey Canada
TW: Mentions of sexual violence In May 2022, Rick Westhead revealed that a plaintiff had settled a sexual assault lawsuit against Hockey Canada, the Canadian Hockey League (CHL), and eight unnamed CHL players. The lawsuit alleged that eight CHL players, including members of the 2018 Men’s National Junior Hockey Team,[Read More…]
Students craft pins and ribbons in solidarity with the Mohawk Mothers
Content Warning: Mentions of death and abuse On Nov. 15, the Anthropology Students’ Association (ASA)—in partnership with the Nursing Undergraduate Society (NUS), Divest McGill, the Arts Undergraduate Society, and Take Back Tekanontak—hosted a “Crafting Solidarity” event in support of the Kanien’kehá:ka Kahnistensera (Mohawk Mothers). The Mothers are currently engaged in[Read More…]
“The Road to Hell” is paved with quirky duos
Before I saw “The Road to Hell,” nobody would tell me anything about it. The play is modern and relatively unknown, so a cursory Google Search reveals very little. I learned that it consists of two one-act plays, with two actors in each act. A new, mysterious play with a[Read More…]
