What a difference a year—and a pandemic—can make. In the fall of 2020, during the months when COVID-19 raged, concern for unhoused neighbours in the area surrounding McGill prompted Sophie Hart to found Meals for Milton-Parc, a student-led meal-share initiative that provided food and care packages. The group recently shifted[Read More…]
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Essential attire for winter warmth
As we take advantage of the last few sunny fall days in Montreal, it’s easy to forget that a frigid winter is approaching. Before the snow fully settles upon us, it’s best to prepare ahead of time for the sub-zero temperatures. For those who have yet to experience Montreal’s ice-cold[Read More…]
McGill students know how to throw a (themed) party
An “anything but clothes”-themed event may be considered generic these days in comparison to the niche parties McGill students throw. Though a century removed, post-lockdown parties channel the explosive energy that characterized the Roaring Twenties with their unique and creative themes. The return to in-person socialization has ignited a lively[Read More…]
Love and relationships IRL
Small acts of love and affection were most certainly taken for granted before the pandemic hit in 2020: No one ever thought that we would be denied dinner dates and hugs for a year and a half. With rising vaccination rates in Montreal allowing for the return of some in-person[Read More…]
The Tribune tries: Haunted Montreal ghost walk
After the sun went down on October 24, we joined a group of 30 people near Concordia for a ghost tour of downtown Montreal led by Haunted Montreal. After we arrived, Jason McLean, our tour guide, abruptly adopted the animated persona of a ghostly storyteller and led us through the[Read More…]
Digging in at Opiano
Hidden beneath the sprawling Le Cartier Tower among the hustle and bustle of downtown Montreal sits Opiano, a relaxed cafeteria-style Korean market offering a variety of dishes, from ramyun to bibimbap. Located just a five-minute walk away from campus at 1115 Sherbrooke St. W, this––literally––underground spot is a quintessential lunch[Read More…]
McGill’s witching community is a-brewing
The night of Oct. 22 took on a new kind of chill, when witches and queer folk alike gathered to attend “The Witching Hour” at Notre Dame Des Quilles, reading tarots, pasts, and futures. Witchcraft may seem like ancient history, but even McGill has connections to it. McGill’s Gender, Sexuality,[Read More…]
‘On the Table Magazine’ paints a vivid portrait of Montreal’s culinary scene
There is no doubt that Montreal has one of the most diverse and exciting culinary scenes in the world. For Evelyne Eng, U4 Arts, the vibrant city served as inspiration for starting her own culinary magazine last summer. On the Table Magazine is an entirely student-run culinary magazine that aims[Read More…]
McGill-themed Halloween costumes: 2021 Edition
With Halloween just around the corner, The McGill Tribune offers you nine McGill-themed costumes that are sure to set you apart from other party-goers. 1. Cloudberry A star of the McGill Reddit thread, this albino squirrel has become somewhat of a mythical creature at McGill, with a sighting guaranteed to[Read More…]
Falling for Montreal
With a winning combination of abundant outdoor activities and cultural events, Montreal thrives during the fall season. The McGill Tribune has compiled a list of seven ways to enjoy the city this autumn—none of which include pumpkin spice lattes. 1. Go apple picking Though there will be no apple picking[Read More…]
