For some, November represents the impending cold of the long Montreal winter and the struggle to prepare for finals and assignments. For others, it also brings a whole different meaning. November marks the month of “Movember,” a movement started in Australia eight years ago by Adam Garone and a group[Read More…]
Student Life
All about student life on campus.
Getting started on your start-up
Ever since a group of college students created Facebook from the confines of a dorm, the idea of student start-ups has gained credibility and traction amongst tech-savvy millennials. The successful social networking company’s humble roots has offered inspiration for many young and ambitious student entrepreneurs. In fact, according to Rohit[Read More…]
Bar Review: Ping Pong Club
Located where the Royal Phoenix Bar once stood in the Mile End, the Ping Pong Club (PPC) is a trendy new hangout that evokes nostalgic memories of favourite afterschool meeting spots. The casual restaurant and bar opened on Oct. 16, serving up a combination of finger foods and outstanding drinks,[Read More…]
The Viewpoint: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
We got to Imperial Cinema a little before 11 p.m., looking forward to a night of cult-movie debauchery. Right off the bat, however, it became clear that this night would be quite the experience—something we should’ve expected with all the hype that surrounds the annual live-action performance of Richard O’[Read More…]
Celebrate Halloween with respect
The upcoming weekend of Halloween festivities is bound to stir up a great storm of parties, costumes, and treats.
Searching for the perfect fit
Halloween is fast approaching, and so is the need to find the perfect costume. With midterms, it’s no surprise that students have little time to search for the ideal costume. Read below to discover a list of stores near campus for last-minute Halloween costumes. EVA B 2015 Saint-Laurent This gem[Read More…]
Sweet and Savoury Pumpkin Recipes
Pumpkin is an incredibly versatile ingredient to work with—these two recipes are easy to make and celebrate the potential of pumpkins. One is sweet, and the other savoury, but both are healthy and chock full of vitamin A and fiber. Stack up a few cans of pumpkin at the local[Read More…]
Student of the Week: Pierre Compere
Although most students are still searching for their purpose at university, Pierre Compere, a U1 political science student, has found his calling to make an impact in the world through pursuing creativity and sharing his vision of beauty in the world through his work. As the head of marketing for[Read More…]
Crossword answers—Oct. 28, 2014
Across 4. Casper 6. Spooky 10. Cat 11. Krueger 12. Frankenstein 15. Skeleton 17. Alien 18. Jackolantern 19. Dracula 20. Shining 21. Jaws Down 1. Rocky Horror Picture Show 2. Bats 3. Halloween 5. Costume 7. Gallagher 8. Shriek 9. Zombies 13. Kodos 14. Shyamalan 16. Ghoul
Healthy options for breaks during midterms
October’s various academic duties can seem pretty blindsiding after the hazy heat and carefree days of September. This season however, students can avoid stress by implementing a few wellness tricks. Below are some suggestions for fun and healthy diversions around McGill to ease minds of midterm woes—and won’t break the[Read More…]
