On Jan. 6, McGill’s Black Students’ Network (BSN) launched the Black, African and Caribbean Students and Organizations (BACSO) pilot project. This project seeks to provide funding for Black, African, and Caribbean Students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as Black organizations at the undergraduate level. The BSN[Read More…]
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University establishes Thrift McGill to promote a circular economy on campus
In February, the Student Life and Learning and Student Housing and Hospitality Services celebrated three months since the opening of Thrift McGill, which was established with funding from the Sustainability Projects Fund (SPF). The store, located at 3473 Rue University, seeks to promote more sustainable shopping on campus by facilitating[Read More…]
SPHR and Engineering Students for Palestine campaign against companies with ties to Israel’s genocide in Palestine at TechFair 
On Jan. 29 and Jan. 30, the McGill Engineering Career Centre hosted its annual TechFair at New Residence Hall, with more than 70 companies in attendance. Students for Palestine’s Honour and Resistance (SPHR) at McGill alleged that five of the participating corporations—Airbus, Cisco Inc., Galvion, L’Oreal, and MDA Space—are linked[Read More…]
The Tribune Explains: Black Students’ Network Community Library
McGill’s Black Students’ Network (BSN) opened a Community Library on Feb. 28, 2024, for Black History Month. The Community Library is funded by SSMU student fees that uphold the BSN’s budget alongside the Black Equity Fund, which McGill launched as part of its Action Plan to Address Anti-Black Racism in[Read More…]
SSMU announces direct reimbursement program for gender-affirming care health insurance claims
The Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU)’s Board of Directors (BoD) announced changes to its Gender Affirming Care (GAC) Plan via email on Jan. 23. Under the new plan, students seeking reimbursement for GAC will now submit requests to SSMU’s internal Gender and Sexuality Commissioner. Previously, these individuals would have[Read More…]
Students report getting trapped in elevators of Sherbrooke 680/688 Building
On Oct. 3, Ella Bachrach, U1 Arts, walked into the elevator of Sherbrooke 680/688 on the ground floor, intending to travel up to the 13th floor. However, after Bachrach entered the elevator, the doors did not fully close behind her, leaving an inch-wide gap. While ascending, the elevator suddenly stopped[Read More…]
Technical difficulties at the McGill Students’ Nightline leave callers and operators at risk
Following an upgrade to McGill’s phone infrastructure in February 2024, the McGill Students’ Nightline has been experiencing difficulties with its phone system. The Nightline is a student-run organization providing confidential active listening services, dependent on telephone infrastructure provided by McGill. Despite attempts to resolve these difficulties, the Nightline remains without[Read More…]
SSMU Board of Directors rejects proposal to increase signatures needed to submit a question to referendum
The Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU)’s Board of Directors (BoD) met on Jan. 21 to discuss proposed changes to referendum processes and a motion to increase gender-neutral washrooms in the University Centre. First, the Board discussed Elina Qureshi’s resignation as a Nominating Committee Director. The Board appointed member-at-large Fawaz[Read More…]
The Tribune Explains: McGill’s carbon offsetting program
In 2020, McGill launched the Bayano-McGill Reforestation Project, a carbon offsetting program, alongside the university’s Vision 2020 Climate and Sustainability Action Plan, to help reach its carbon neutrality goals by 2040. The Tribune breaks down what the program is and how it ties into McGill’s long-term sustainability targets. What are[Read More…]
Student activism for weapons divestment persists following ceasefire between Hamas and Israel
On Jan. 19, Israel and Hamas began the first six-week phase of the ceasefire in Gaza including a hostage release deal. The first phase is meant to entail Israeli military withdrawal and the allowance of Palestinian refugees back into Gaza alongside humanitarian aid into the strip. Hamas will also release[Read More…]
