The twinkle of festive lights decorating downtown Montreal is a sign that stores will soon be overcrowded with shoppers in search of gifts for family and friends. As an alternative to this pre-holiday tradition, McGill’s Local Artists Market on Nov. 21 provides an opportunity to buy gifts you probably won’t[Read More…]
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Student of the week: Eirn Boparai
Eirn Boparai is well-versed in the the art of being a good listener. As Vice-President Public Relations for McGill Students’ Nightline, Boparai helps spread the word about the various situations that volunteers at the phone line are trained to assist with—whether that’s helping a first-year student understand Minerva, recommending a[Read More…]
One man’s TRH is another man’s treasure
Word of a skateboard park inside a bar often elicits stares of disbelief. TRH Bar (pronounced ‘trash’) is a near-mythic bar that no one ever really believes exists until they’ve been there. You may never have heard of TRH or even noticed it in passing, but inside is a fully[Read More…]
Should I stay or should I go?
Whether you’re interested in learning another language, gaining work experience, or simply experiencing another culture, McGill’s student exchange opportunities provide a vastly different student experience from the one in Montreal. Currently, McGill has over 150 exchange partnerships with universities across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania. Although each location offers[Read More…]
Student of the week
As a break from his homework, Sam Donald will open up his Ableton music software. Working from his desk, Donald uses his laptop, a small sound card, a mike, and a guitar to produce his own electronic dance music (EDM). Every couple of weeks, he’ll toss a remix online for[Read More…]
Trib recipes
Fried rice fried right This simple recipe is perfect for those days when you don’t feel like going to the grocery store to pick up those extra ingredients. Ingredients 1 cup rice (or 3 cups already-cooked rice) 4 tbsp vegetable oil ¼ – ½ lb. chicken, cut into thin strips[Read More…]
Student of the week
Selina Liu has been interested in sustainability for as long as she can remember. Currently a U3 student studying chemical engineering, she has been involved in various outlets to promote sustainability across the McGill community. Last year, Liu served as the finance coordinator for the McGill Farmer’s Market. As one[Read More…]
Branching out: exploring McGill’s libraries
As one of the most beautiful spaces on campus, it’s a shame that students often overlook the Islamic Studies Library when considering study location. Situated in Morrice Hall, the library holds approximately 125,000 books in 12 different languages on anything relating to the Islamic world, including religion, philosophy, and theology.[Read More…]
Movember: Ready, set, grow!
This past weekend, men around the world shaved their faces baby smooth to embark on a hairy month-long journey to change the face of men’s health. Through the medium of a moustache, the annual Canadian Movember campaign raises funds for Prostate Cancer Canada, awareness of the disease itself, and, as[Read More…]
Pizza Navona
A fair amount of takeout pizza in Montreal—certainly from establishments along St. Laurent—can best be described in degrees of mediocrity. While there is an abundance of respectable, acceptably priced fast food in this city, pizza is a niche in a state of indifference. A market consumed by mediocre, standardized product[Read More…]
