Snow has fallen, sidewalks have frozen, and you desperately need something to look forward to. You’ve come to the right place because, for better or worse, The Tribune is about to reveal everything you need to know this winter semester. Aries (March 21 – April 19): Aries, I fear that[Read More…]
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Some like it hot: Chocolate
We’ve reached winter. It’s cold—we’re all familiar with the wind seeping through our fall-appropriate cargo pants and bunching our fists in the palm of our gloves. We need hot chocolate. If you’re wondering where to find the best cup in the city, I’ve got you. Look no further for an[Read More…]
Ask Ainsley: How to maintain your New Year’s resolutions in three easy steps
Dear Ainsley, It is January 15th and already I have given up on my New Year’s resolution. I woke up on January 1st with a smile so wide it practically fell off my face, ready to tackle 2024. Goodbye eating cheese puffs for breakfast and watching Drew Monson every Friday[Read More…]
You’ll never walk again, again?
The day we have all dreaded finally arrived this week: The slippery layer of snow that will cover the ground until April is here. While I will miss seeing grass for the next three months, the innumerable podcasts in my library are sure to make walks to campus more bearable.[Read More…]
Befriending the light at the end of the tunnel
Last semester, I found myself entering my final year at McGill with a very foreign feeling. Many of my friends in my program had graduated the previous spring, and the unfamiliarity of the new faces around campus felt confusing and slightly distressing. Returning to school only to feel like a[Read More…]
Leaving laptops at the door
“If you were to walk around any undergraduate large lecture hall and be a fly on the wall, how many students do you think would have something unrelated to the course material open on their screen?” Aaron Erlich, a professor in McGill’s Political Science department, wondered out loud. It was[Read More…]
A comprehensive guide to finding the perfect winter coat
As the fall semester comes to an end, the infamous Montreal winter begins, and your attire may feel incapable of warding off the December chill. If so, you are primed for a new winter coat. The search for a good jacket can feel daunting, especially for first-year students who may[Read More…]
A day in the life of a 4.0 student
Most of my mornings start within the healthy range of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Today I woke up peacefully around 11 a.m., primed for another day of academic indifference. I listen to my body and give it all the beauty sleep it needs. After all, how you present yourself[Read More…]
Location, location, location: How to find your perfect neighbourhood
Looking for an apartment in Montreal is no easy feat for McGill students new to the city. The unrecognizable postal codes and streets mix together to form a jumble of numbers and letters. This challenge is magnified for students when the perceived perfect apartment often hinges solely on its proximity[Read More…]
The Tribune’s declassified finals survival guide
With temperatures rapidly dropping, a light layer of snow enveloping the front lawn of campus, and course evaluations opening up, it can only mean one thing: Finals are almost here. This is often an anxiety-inducing time for McGill students as we pull all-nighters in the library, drink copious amounts of[Read More…]
