Première Moisson, the new dining option in the basement of Redpath Library, has drawn mixed reactions from students since opening earlier this month. The space, formerly occupied by Tim Hortons and Pizza Pizza, has been praised for its fair trade options, but criticized for its higher costs and for the[Read More…]
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McGill hosts Indigenous Homecoming for alumni
Last Thursday, Dr. Audra Simpson, a Mohawk scholar who received her PhD in Anthropology from McGill, and is currently an associate professor at Columbia University, addressed how McGill shaped her scholarly mind and the problems the university still faces in addressing indigenous issues at McGill’s first Indigenous Homecoming. Simpson discussed[Read More…]
Canadians for a New Partnership launched in Ottawa
On Sept. 4, the Canadians for a New Partnership initiative (CFNP) was officially launched in Ottawa.
Private residences add to Montreal’s student housing milieu
Although private residences have had a presence in the Montreal area for a while, this past year has seen a surge in local private residences aimed at McGill students.
Safety Week Town Hall discusses safety culture at McGill
Last Wednesday, a panel of professors and faculty members led a discussion on McGill’s responsibilities with regards to safety on campus.
Cycling Working Group awaits admin-level decision regarding bikes on campus
A shared space on campus for bikes and pedestrians could serve as a solution for the cycling regulations debate, according to Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) VP External, Amina Moustaqim-Barrette, who is also a member of the McGill Cycling Working Group.
Student-Run Café to delay reopening until late September
The opening of the Student-Run Café (SRC) of the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU), The Nest, has been delayed until Sept. 29 after the SSMU executive team decided to afford more time to properly train Nest workers.
Solin Hall closes Annex to accommodate surplus of rooms
Solin Hall’s Annex building is closed this year and will not house occupants.
A student’s guide to governance at McGill
For many incoming and returning students, making sense of McGill University’s large and bureaucratic system of governance may seem daunting. The Tribune is here to provide you with a simple guide to the school’s authoritative bodies. The Board of Governors (BoG) The Board of Governors is the governing body of[Read More…]
Climate activists speak out for the People’s Climate March in Montreal
Organizers of the People’s Climate March (PCM), a demonstration aiming to create momentum within the climate change awareness movement, held a speaker event at McGill last Wednesday.
