The best thing about first year is that everyone is your friend—that guy in your history class, the girl in the cafeteria, your next-door neighbour, and the security guard you high-five everyday before going to class. Being a newbie in an unfamiliar place can be scary, but it is also[Read More…]
Author: Alexandra Allaire
The McGill administration’s smart manoeuvre; looking forward from the Manfredi Report
The Manfredi Report, made public on Oct. 10, 2012, was a direct response to the Jutras Report’s recommendation calling for a campus-wide discussion on the meaning of “free expression and peaceful assembly on campus.” It roughly outlines the escalation of our campus politics since the events of Nov. 10, and[Read More…]
The challenges and biases of factual reporting
In Nassim Taleb’s book, The Black Swan, the author confidently assures his readers that, to learn anything, one must “minimize time spent reading newspapers,” and “ignore the blogs.” He argues that these outlets always try to apply narratives to what simply may be disparate facts, usually report the same sets[Read More…]
What should a university degree represent?
Over the past few years, there has been an intensifying debate over the role of university education—whether universities are institutions of pure learning, or simply a place to acquire a credential after completing a certain amount of coursework. Though the topic has generated a fair amount of discussion about what[Read More…]
Student of the Week: Sophia Dhalla
Q: What is your motto? A: Everything happens for a reason. Q: If you could be anywhere else in the world right now, where would it be? A: Australia. I would love to go so badly. Q: Who is your hero? A: Probably my grandfather, actually. My mom’s whole family[Read More…]
Should I go out this weekend?
Should I go out this weekend?
Carrot Parsnip
A brightly coloured and easy-to-make soup to warm you up when the weather and midterms are getting you down… Ingredients 2 cups chopped carrots (about 4 medium) 2 chopped medium parsnips 1 small onion 1 medium potato 3 cups vegetable stock 1 ½ cups milk Instructions 1) Sauté the vegetables[Read More…]
Two new colourful concoctions
Tropic Thunder Ingredients Approx. 1 cup Orange Juice 2 ½ oz Blue Curaçao Dash of triple sec (optional) This is a simple and sweet drink for those of us who are feeling nostalgic for summertime. It is served on the rocks in a tall glass. Start by pouring the juice[Read More…]
The best of McGill freebies
Midnight Kitchen: It’s lunch-time, you’re hungry, and you have no money. It’s time you made a trip to Midnight Kitchen in Room 302 of the Shatner Building. Every day, you will find very tasty, health-conscious, vegan meals prepared by dedicated volunteers, all for free! However, donations are always welcomed. Coat[Read More…]
Satay Brothers serve up taste of tradition
In the summer of 2011, Alex and Mat Winnicki opened up a quaint seasonal food stand called Satay Brothers at the Atwater Market. The brothers were astonished with the extraordinary response to their traditional Singaporean street food. Customers quickly began flocking back to their humble shack due to the exceptional[Read More…]
