The results of the Students’ Society of McGill University’s (SSMU) Winter referendum and executive elections were finalized on March 17. Alexandre Ashkir clinched the SSMU presidency and all but two referendum questions passed. Of the 23,550 undergraduate students eligible to vote in the referendum, 3,944 cast their ballots. Students voted[Read More…]
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Former student goes to court over alleged toxic culture and discrimination within Faculty of Dentistry
A former McGill dentistry student has sued McGill and three professors who were part of the Faculty of Dentistry while he was at the university over alleged discrimination. Adam*, the complainant, says his experiences at McGill were marked by targeted threats, a toxic atmosphere, and efforts to limit his ability[Read More…]
Students, faculty frustrated by administrative changes within Faculty of Science
Recent changes within the Faculty of Science concluded with the merging of administrative staff from the Geography, Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS), and Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (AOS) departments into one administrative pod as of March 13. This decision has brought on significant frustration and stress for staff and students,[Read More…]
PGSS executives debate restructuring responsibilities to ease workload
The Post-Graduate Students’ Society (PGSS) held its 2022-2023 Winter General Assembly at Thomson House on March 15. Although there were no binding votes or motions passed, attendees discussed the status of the Library Improvement Fund, the potential installation of air-filtration devices across campus, and a restructuring of the PGSS itself.[Read More…]
Post-referendum debate erupts among LSA members over lack of clarity and implications of constitutional amendments
After a brief campaign and voting period, the McGill Law Students Association (LSA) announced on March 14 that a change requiring a supermajority—two-thirds of voters—to pass a strike was rejected. Despite the referendum question’s failure to pass, many students are still confused about the implications of the constitutional amendment and[Read More…]
Montreal performers, singers, and activists celebrate International Women’s Day
Montrealers took to the streets on March 8 to celebrate International Women’s Day and protest in solidarity with women’s movements across the world. The demonstration began at Roddick Gates, after which a group of marchers traversed the downtown streets, stopping in front of Quebec Premier François Legault’s office and the[Read More…]
Students condemn inaccessible food prices during Let’s Eat McGill assembly
Content warning: Mention of disordered eating Students filed into Arts W-215 on the evening of March 7 for an assembly on the food insecurity crisis at McGill hosted by the new campaign Let’s Eat McGill. All seats were full by the time the presentation began, which was rife with photos[Read More…]
SSMU spends $1,500 on incoming executives’ PR training, hires publicist
In May 2022, the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU)’s Legislative Council passed the Motion Regarding the Adoption of a Media and Transparency Plan. The motion mandated that the Society hire a public relations (PR) advisor by May 2023 to increase transparency and provide media training for SSMU staff. According[Read More…]
Kanien’kehà:ka Kahnistensera speak at McGill while university attempts to lift New Vic injunction
In honour of International Women’s Day, the Kanien’kehà:ka Kahnistensera (Mohawk Mothers) participated in a roundtable discussion hosted by the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) on March 8. The talk, chaired by Nancy R. Tapias Torrado, a human rights lawyer and visiting fellow at McGill’s Centre for Human Rights and[Read More…]
McGill bans TikTok on all university-owned devices citing cybersecurity concerns
In accordance with a provincial directive issued on Feb. 27, McGill has banned the use of TikTok on all university-owned devices, including smartphones and tablets for which McGill covers the cost of the mobile service. This decision stems from a federal ban that also prohibits the use of the app[Read More…]
