As our society becomes increasingly aware of the consequences of eating meat, more and more people are converting to a vegetarian lifestyle. In Canada, between three and 10 per cent of people classify themselves as vegetarian, and the trend is increasing among the younger generation. Here, we take a look[Read More…]
Student Life
All about student life on campus.
A moment with Jack Han
A combination of insightful advice, followed by a challenge from a friend catalyzed McGill Marketing graduate Jack Han’s current project, “30 jobs in 30 days.” Han is literally trying 30 different jobs—from pizza delivery man to professional tennis player—on for size. It began with a conversation over dinner. After enduring[Read More…]
Student of the Week
Q: Why are you an asset to McGill? A: I work with Drive Safe and, currently, I am doing research with … the chemical engineering department. Q: What do you like most about working with Drive Safe? A: Well, I mean I get to drive. I love driving. You feel[Read More…]
Student of the Week
Q: What is your secret talent? A: I can sing, but nobody knows that. Q: If you could say one thing to your hero, what would it be? A: One of my heroes is Nelson Mandela. I would ask how he managed to survive his imprisonment without going insane. Q:[Read More…]
How to survive Post-Tropical Cyclone Sandy
In the midst of Hurricane Sandy, heavy rain is expected in Southern Quebec, and western parts of the expecting possible snowfall. About 75 millimetres of rainfall is expected in the area, and winds may reach up to 100 kilometres per hour. With such conditions, power outages are a definite possibility[Read More…]
Locals love Lafayette’s delicious Greek delicacies
Are you in the mood for Greek food? If you’re craving souvlaki or a gyro, a walk through downtown Montreal will yield a multitude of Greek options. While Greek food is plentiful and abundant in this metropolis, quality is sporadic and difficult to pinpoint. Too often, Greek food can be[Read More…]
Halloween: how much is too much?
These kids have no idea what they’re missing. If someone told me when I was a child that as I got older, Halloween would get progressively longer I’d have smiled a smile big enough to rival a late October full moon. You might not have seen the smile because I[Read More…]
Life on exchange
The symptoms: sleeping in lectures, cramming for exams, dreaming about the holidays instead of writing your term papers. The diagnosis: you are officially stuck in a rut. The cure: exchange. Choose your destination, sign the forms, and never look back. Being a student at McGill brings you endless opportunities to[Read More…]
Pumpkin Tart
This tasty recipe is a nice twist on the classic pumpkin pie, and perfect for sharing with roommates, study buddies, or anybody else you may need a favour from in the future. Prep time: 10 minutes Baking time: 20 minutes Ingredients 14 oz. sweetened, condensed milk 1 ¼ cups canned[Read More…]
A sweet taste of India ready in under an hour
Laddus are the ultimate indulgence—these little treats can resemble timbits, but pack a completely unique taste. Chock-full of energy, sweetness, and Indian-flavoured goodness, laddus are a staple of any Indian festival or celebration. However, not all laddus are created equal. There are many varieties native to the different regions of[Read More…]