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In Concert: Smith Westerns

Sofia Markusfeld / McGill Tribune Taking the stage to Jay-Z and Kanye’s World.” The band played two new, as-of-yet untitled songs, which didn’t show any noticeable growth, but continued their style of glam-garage rock. Their songs may nod to the past, but here’s hoping Smith Westerns continue on to the[Read More…]

Could Be Good: January 31 – February 6

The White Panda Telus Theatre,  1280 St. Denis Friday, Feb. 3, 10 p.m.—3 a.m. The Science Undergraduate Society brings this Chicago-based duo to Montreal for a night  of mash-ups featuring the likes of Far East Movement, 2 Live Crew, and, amazingly, Rick Astley. Tickets start at $15. The Great Digital Film[Read More…]

McGill and Tribal Nova partner for literacy research

Researchers from McGill’s School of Communication Sciences and Disorders have conducted research toward developing a prototype iPad application which focuses on interactive and participatory reading for children. The app was produced in partnership with Tribal Nova, a designer of online content for children, and Harper Collins publishers. It should be[Read More…]

Admin, students discuss safety

On Tuesday, Jan. 24, SSMU, PGSS, MCSS and the Office of the  Deputy Provost held a consultation fair in the SSMU ballroom to facilitate conversations between students and school administrators on various campus issues, including personal safety, consultation methods, and free speech. Participants were divided into small groups of around[Read More…]

The prime minister’s blinkered vision

McGill Tribune Speaking last week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper announced his vision to “undertake major transformations to position Canada for growth over the next sustainability.” And it was just as disappointing to note that Harper remained vague about the exact measures[Read More…]

Business leaders share success with students

Sam Reynolds / McGill Tribune On Jan. 27, students, faculty, administration, and alumni came together at the Omni Hotel for the 32nd Management Achievement Awards. The event honoured four individuals in the business world who had exemplified entrepreneurial skills, using their success to give back to the community. The event[Read More…]

AUS GA to vote on joining CLASSE

On Jan. 27, approximately 100 university and CEGEP students created a human barricade outside the Montreal offices of the Ministry of Education to protest the Quebec government’s proposed tuition fee hikes. The protest was organized by the Coalition Large de l’Association pour une Solidarité Syndicale Étudiante (CLASSE), a temporary coalition[Read More…]

Towards an unlimited student strike at McGill

McGill Tribune The Quebec student movement is gearing up for a winter of action against the government’s proposed tuition hike. In coming months, an unlimited general strike will play an essential role. McGill can and must be a part of it. The Quebec government seeks  a $1,625 raise in the[Read More…]

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