This classic French dish is savoury and sophisticated, but also simple and student-friendly. Not only is it acceptable to eat for any meal; it’s also a great way to use up whatever is left in your fridge. Baking a flaky pastry crust has never been so easy. Ingredients Crust: 1[Read More…]
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Excelling in the search for employment
Graduating university is scary enough and the need to find a job can be ,daunting. This difficult process can be made less troublesome by remaining positive, realistic, and most importantly, proactive. By following some simple tricks and tips, you’ll be well on your way to your first paycheque. Do your[Read More…]
Forging a friendlier future in the Milton-Parc community
At the end of each year, dozens of houses and apartments spanning University to St. Famille change hands from one groups of students to the next in a long-standing, customary sort of way. What students tend to forget is that the Milton-Parc area has a long history that precedes the[Read More…]
Student of the week: Rachel Simmons
You’d be hard pressed to find anyone at McGill who knows more about the inner workings of student politics than Rachel Simmons. As parliamentarian for the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU), chief returning officer (CRO) for the Science Undergraduate Society (SUS), replacement speaker for the Post-Graduate Students’ Society of[Read More…]
Social media: both blessing and curse for the lonely
From Facebook to Instagram to the multitude of dating websites, we live in a digital age where speaking to someone or finding out what they’re up to is just a click away. Social media platforms are built on the premise of being able to instantly connect with others—to share our[Read More…]
Recipes: Dinner for two
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to think about a way to impress that special someone. They say the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach, so why not give a home-cooked meal a try? Not a master chef? Not a problem! Here are some easy[Read More…]
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Student of the week: Laura Faulkner
Topics that may seem sensitive or taboo are no problem for Laura Faulkner. The U3 anatomy and cell biology student is a peer health educator for Healthy McGill, a student group that promotes healthy lifestyles for students on and off campus. Healthy McGill provides resources and support to students, in addition[Read More…]
Student of the Week: Ameya Pendse
Whether he’s running one of the biggest student groups on campus or starting up his own company, Ameya Pendse is involved in a variety of endeavours that play to his skills in entrepreneurship, organization, and public relations. Pendse is currently the Vice-President Internal for the International Relations Students’ Association of[Read More…]
A celebration of art and friendship
As art made its way into the hands of proud new owners, members of the McGill community dropped cash for a worthy cause at McGill Students for Best Buddies’ third-annual art auction on Jan. 25. Best Buddies is an international non-profit organization that promotes the inclusiveness of communities to people[Read More…]
