The Shag Shop, McGill’s sexual health boutique, closed its physical location in the Student Health Clinic last April, with plans to open an online store this semester.
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Intern Protection Act brought to federal government
Bill C-620, the Intern Protection Act, was tabled by Member of Parliament (MP) Laurin Liu this June in the House of Commons.
Shag Shop closes retail location, moves online
The Shag Shop, a sexual health boutique run by Student Health Services (SHS), closed its physical location in April 2014, and will begin to operate online in October this semester.
McLennan-Redpath smoke-free terrace well received by students
The new smoke-free policy at the McLennan-Redpath Terrace has received positive reception since its implementation last May.
Quebec Superior Court to decide on court-ordered PGSS referendum regarding CFS membership
Last Thursday and Friday, the Quebec Superior Court heard an injunction filed by Ge Sa, a graduate student at McGill and internal affairs officer of the Post-Graduate Students’ Society (PGSS), against the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS).
Work on McTavish Street water pipes to continue through October
With the city’s construction on McTavish Street to continue until October, provisions have been made to facilitate students’ usage of the SSMU Building in the upcoming months.
McGill’s lack of sexual assault policy criticized by SACOMSS, SSMU executive
Student groups published an open letter to McGill on March 24 to express their frustration at the lack of a formal sexual assault policy at the university as well as propose various measures to consider in the implementation of one. The letter also requested increased consultation with the student body[Read More…]
Professors, students defend value of studying the humanities
Growing concerns about the state of the humanities both at McGill and in academia were the topics of a roundtable discussion called “McGill for Humanities” on April 1. Hosted by the Department of English Student Association (DESA), the event was one in a series of four organized by English professor[Read More…]
Principal outlines research, learning environment as university priorities
Strengthening research, learning environments, and the university’s connection to society is at the forefront of McGill’s priorities for the next five years, according to a March 28 address by Principal Suzanne Fortier. In front of 180 members of the McGill community, Fortier touched on improvements that are necessary in the[Read More…]
Working group aims to redefine shared space for pedestrians and cyclists on campus
Cycling regulations on campus could undergo substantial changes following the work of McGill’s Cycling Working Group, which is scheduled for release in April. The group was created in order to analyze issues regarding bicycles on campus, with the goal of devising a well-compromised accommodation for cyclists at the university. Its[Read More…]
