What are the chances that our existence—or lack thereof—could be a mere projection from someone or something’s mind, just like the premise of The Matrix or Inception? Ludwig Boltzmann (1844-1906), the same German physicist who derived the blackbody radiation laws, proposed this reasoning during the 1800s and it is still discussed today as one of the most interesting and disturbing ideas of science.
Author: Kieran Steer
Interview with Blair Jia
Getting published as an undergraduate student is a honourable achievement—one of which U3 quantitative biology student Blair Jia received this August. This summer Jia designed a fabrication protocol to improve the imaging chamber used in Convex LensInduced Confinement (CLIC) microscopy under the supervision of Assistant Professor Sabrina Leslie from the Department of Physics.
Earl Sweatshirt: Doris
The last time Earl Sweatshirt was in the spotlight—for his much-hyped mixtape Earl—he dropped everything and disappeared to Samoa. Soon, rumours, mainly fueled by colleague and collaborator Tyler the Creator’s more-than-half-serious “Free Earl” campaign, circulated that he was forced into a boarding school by his mother. Now he is again a product and a victim of hype; on his latest album, Doris, he airs his grievances and talent in equal measure.
To improve campus climate, dialogue and transparency key for Fortier
This month marks the beginning of a new era at McGill. After a 10-year term under Heather Munroe-Blum—punctuated at times by conflict with portions of the university community—Suzanne Fortier, most recently of the National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), will take over as Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the university.
Frugal fashion: the rise of the proud thrift shopper
Young people, especially university students, have long been known to live on tight budgets. Among young adults today, however, frugality has evolved from a simple act of necessity into a growing way of life.
Plagiarism: If you didn’t write it, cite it
On Sept. 1, revisions to the Code of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures, which were approved last April, came into effect. The result is a more organized Code with clearer established procedures for hearings and disciplinary interviews.
University continues to grapple with budget cuts
As the Fall semester starts up, McGill students return to a campus that has been altered by the university’s continuing attempts to address $38.3 million in budget cuts this year.
Season preview
AFC North Pittsburgh Steelers — After coming off a relatively disappointing season by Steelers’ standards, the team is hoping for a big bounce-back season. Much of their success will rely on the health of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who missed part of last season with a rib injury. The Steelers’ offence[Read More…]
Could be good
MUSIC Esmerine + Matana Roberts + Kingdom Shore Canadian acts Esmerine, a percussive chamber music band with a brand new album, Damarak; and Kingdom Shore, who make punk and hardcore with classical instruments, join New York City sound experimentalist Matana Roberts at Sala Rossa. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 8:30 p.m., Sala[Read More…]
Back to school must-haves
It’s the beginning of September and it’s almost time to bid farewell (regrettably) to breezy dresses and bare legs and say hello to plaids, knits, and knee-high boots. For back to school, we’re talking stylish layers, a darker colour palette, and a killer bag. Here are the essentials you need right now:
