McGill’s Social Equity and Diversity Education Office (SEDE) hired Tanya Lalonde in August as McGill’s first family resource coordinator, marking a consolidation in services for students and staff with children. The funding for the position came from the Sustainability Projects Fund, a student-funded program matched by the administration to ensure[Read More…]
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Student of the Week: Martin Mei
Martin Mei’s path to becoming deeply immersed in campus life stems from his desire to meet people and fully engage in the McGill community. His involvement covers all areas of campus life—from working at the McGill Bookstore and Dave’s Store in the basement of the Bronfman Building, holding the position[Read More…]
Editorial: McGill disregards floor fellows’ requests
McGill has flexed its bureaucratic muscles once again in its negotiations with floor fellows: It has violated Quebec labour law by not paying floor fellows a wage, and gone so far as to appeal a court ruling in favour of the floor fellows. In negotiating a collective agreement with floor[Read More…]
No representation without unification for Canada’s progressive parties
Currently, there is no definitive left-wing political leader in Canada, unlike in some other Western democracies. In the United States, there is growing popular support for Bernie Sanders, who is mobilizing for cheaper education and affordable healthcare. In the United Kingdom, where there is a strong socialist tradition and inequality continues to[Read More…]
Fall 2015 team previews: Part 3 – Martlet and Redmen hockey
Martlet Hockey After a blowout loss to the lower-ranked Western Mustangs in the finals of the 2015 CIS National Championship, the Martlets are setting their sights on another shot at the title this season. Last year’s loss came after a 16-4-0 regular season record which landed the team the[Read More…]
Leaked documents reveal critical information regarding U.S. drone programs
On Oct. 15, The Intercept released a number of articles based on leaked documents about the U.S. drone program. The articles showcased the processes by which objective enemies are tracked, targeted, and then neutralized by a drone strike. This information was acquired by The Intercept via an anonymous source and[Read More…]
PGSS unanimously passes divestment motion
The Post-Graduate Students’ Society of McGill (PGSS) hosted its first General Meeting (GM) on Wednesday, Oct.14, passing a motion to divest holdings in companies within fossil fuel industries, updating members on the new Quebec student federations, and reviewing the Sustainability Projects Fund (SPF). Divest McGill A motion calling[Read More…]
Fall fashion to stay sleek and stylish
The leaves are falling, the temperature is dropping, and midterm season has students in its grips. Don’t let the drawbacks of autumn get you down. Here are some staple fall pieces to look adorable, stay warm, and survive the rest of October in style. Fingerless gloves If you’re not ready[Read More…]
Integration of upstream mental health services necessary at McGill
As Mental Health Awareness Week commences, students and faculty alike should consider spaces for improvement in the structures available on campus. Providing upstream services, which are preventative support measures, can promote well rounded health care on campus. Mental Health Services does the utmost it can to help all students with[Read More…]
The week that was for McGill Athletics: Oct. 19
In this week's edition of the week that was for McGill Athletics the McGill Tribune Sports team looks at Dianna Ros and Alexander Goldmant, our athletes-of-the-week; Redmen Baseball and Redmen Football; as well as our weekly edition of by the numbers. Beyond the box score REDMEN BASEBALL McGill defeated Carleton 10-5 on[Read More…]
