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Peaceful occupation

Occupy Wall Street has fast emerged as the topic of the hour. The protests have quickly spread around the world with Occupy Montreal protests planned for Oct. 15. It is difficult to discern the exact demands of the group, with only such vague statements as “We are the 99%” popping[Read More…]

Canadian classics to keep you warm and chic

modcloth.com styleboo.com Forget the traditional pearl earrings and classic trench coat ensemble. Not only have those basics been exhausted, but they can only really be worn in places where temperatures don’t go below zero. Canadians must forge their own set of rules for the looming winter season. Just because we[Read More…]

The classic Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich

Monique Evans Thanksgiving potlucks this past weekend came as a blessing and a burden. For those who brought the yams, it was a blessing: no hosting, no expensive ingredients, no problems. For the hosts, it started out great—seeing friends, enjoying a nice big meal, and feeling proud of themselves for[Read More…]

McGill alumnus never learned he won Nobel prize

McGill alumnus Ralph Steinman passed away on Friday, Sept. 30, after a long struggle with pancreatic cancer. He was 68. The following Monday, the Nobel Prize committee announced that Steinman, who had conducted research at New York’s Rockefeller University until his death, was awarded the 2011 Nobel Prize in Medicine[Read More…]

Microsoft chief research officer comes to McGill

Ryan Resiert Craig Mundie, Microsoft’s chief research and strategy officer, spoke at McGill last Friday about the future of human-computer interaction and Microsoft’s contributions to the field. Many students anxiously awaited the talk, including Joel Cheverie, a U0 mathematics student. “I use Microsoft [products] everyday and so I want to[Read More…]

Where to study during midterms this semester

Ryan Reisert Ryan Reisert Midterm season is officially upon us. Everyone has a different study style, but sometimes getting into the groove is difficult, especially if the weather is as nice as it was over Thanksgiving weekend. To help get you started (or if it’s the night before your midterm[Read More…]

Ontario votes and Liberals win minority government

Dalton McGuinty and the Liberal Party of Ontario won their third consecutive Provincial election last Thursday night, clinching victory despite Ontarians’ preference for Conservative Party candidates in recent federal and Toronto mayoral elections. The result marks McGuinty’s third term as Premier but only the first in a minority government, after[Read More…]

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