Aurélie Lanctôt, a first-year law student at McGill, is taking a stand against the Parti Québécois’ (PQ) proposed Charter of Values. As a member of the non-profit organization Québéc inclusif, Lanctôt helped write an open letter opposing feminist pro-charter arguments that freedom of religion jeopardizes previously actions toward gender equality.[Read More…]
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Fall baking
Apple Crisp Serves 6 Ingredients 4 cups sliced pared tart apples (about 4 medium) 2/3-3/4 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup oats 3/4 tsp cinnamon 3/4 tsp nutmeg 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened light cream or vanilla ice cream Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 375°F[Read More…]
Midterm season: honesty is the best policy
It’s October, also known as “midterm season” on campus. Over the course of the next few weeks, the Student Advocacy Office will be flooded with students who have received letters accusing them of a whole slew of academic offences under the Code of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures. Protecting your[Read More…]
Beauty in simplicity
Somedays, clothes become frustrating. A brief look in the mirror and negotiations with the garments begin. Suddenly, dressing oneself quickly turns into a 3-D jigsaw puzzle of colours, textures, and shapes. In the end, we often just want something simple and pleasant. On the corner of Ave. Laurier and l’Esplanade,[Read More…]
Easy lasagna
This recipe is great if you want lasagna without the hassle or the extra dishes. Ingredients 650-750 mL jar of marinara sauce 2 packages of 575g refrigerated or unthawed ravioli (tortellini works as well) 1 box 300 g frozen chopped spinach (thawed and squeezed of excess liquid) 2 cups shredded[Read More…]
Rebel finds kitchen at Prato Pizzeria; poutine packs major punch
The man behind Fidel Gastro, a Toronto street food experience company, held a pop-up restaurant event at Prato Pizzeria on St-Laurent last Friday. Between serving foodies and the occasional exclamations of his catch phrase ‘Ole,’ Matt Basile took the time to speak to the Tribune about street food, making it[Read More…]
Birks Reading Room proves good things come in small packages
Best known for its quiet, intimate atmosphere and its no-shoes policy, the Birks Reading Room is one of the smallest libraries on campus. Located on the second floor of the Birks Building, the reading room currently holds approximately 20,000 items from the Religious Studies’ collection including texts on biblical studies,[Read More…]
Butternut squash puff pastry tart
Makes 12 slices Ingredients 1 sheet frozen puff pastry Egg wash (1 egg and 1 tsp water) 1 butternut squash (medium) 1tbsp olive oil ¼ cup honey Dash of chili flakes 2 tbsp water 10-12 sage leaves Dash of salt Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 375oF and line baking[Read More…]
Student of the week: Debra Kelsall
Most days, Debra Kelsall can be found hard at work at the Bronfman Building. As a second year student in the Honours Investment Management Program, Kelsall’s interest in her program has expanded beyond the classroom, as seen through her involvement in groups such as the Desautels Women in Business Club[Read More…]
Friends, family, and food: an international perspective on turkey day
The traditional Canadian Thanksgiving calls to mind images of lively family gatherings, shameless gluttony, and moments of meaningful reflection. For many of McGill’s culturally diverse student body, however, Thanksgiving is a new experience. Separated by great distances from home and family, these students often find alternative ways to partake in[Read More…]
