Montreal’s party scene can be hard to navigate. For many McGill students, it often feels as though the only places to dance and have fun lie along a four-block strip of Saint-Laurent Boulevard. And while Tokyo and Apt. 200 have their merits, these spaces aren’t everyone’s cup of tea—nor are[Read More…]
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A tribute to the best toys of the ’90s and 2000s
Any McGill student can argue that everything was better in the ‘90s. Toys “R” Us was still in business, and Britney—not Kendall—was the queen of Pepsi. In terms of toys, the best have come from that decade and the early 2000s, when Bop It, Mr. Potato Head, and those strange[Read More…]
How to Sublet your Apartment: From posting your online advertisement to handing over the keys
As the school year comes to a close, many McGill students’ focus gradually shifts to exams, OAP, and summer vacation. While some choose to spend their summers in Montreal, the majority decide to go away to work or travel, leaving their bedrooms empty with summer rent to pay. The solution[Read More…]
Ask Ainsley: I’m worried I might fail a class, what should I do?
Dear Ainsley, I have not been doing well in one of my classes and now that finals are approaching, I am extremely worried about failing this class. Is there anything I can do between now and the final to avoid failing, or should I just withdraw now? Sincerely, Freaking About[Read More…]
Krispy Kremes challenge samosas as McGill’s new go-to snack
McGill students are known for their love of samosas. The crunchy snack is central to the university’s culture. However, Krispy Kreme doughnut sales are growing in popularity day by day, making their way up the McGill food hierarchy to threaten the dominance of samosas at McGill. While it is now[Read More…]
The Best of Montreal’s vintage stores
For students and local trendsetters alike, thrift shopping is possibly the best way to find one-of-a-kind vintage items while sticking to a budget. Luckily for Montrealers, the city offers a plethora of local vintage, consignment, and thrift stores. To help students navigate the map of businesses spread across the city,[Read More…]
How to avoid someone on campus
We’ve all been there: You’re walking on campus and you take a moment to look up from your phone, only to spot someone 20 steps away who you would much rather avoid seeing. Instead of sucking it up and just engaging in that one-second interaction, we would rather avoid any[Read More…]
Four McGill friendships everyone is guilty of having
With over 40,000 students, McGill is a hub for social interaction, where every conversation between students has the potential to initiate a lifelong friendship. In addition to their ride or dies, all students have a couple of friends that they may not want to admit to having. To highlight these[Read More…]
Making the most of failed midterms: Frostbite consoles failing students with free ice cream
By this time of the semester everyone is extremely stressed. Asking a friend how their recent midterm went offers a high chance of inspiring an emotional breakdown. Luckily, Frostbite—located in McConnell Engineering Building and operated by the Engineering Undergraduate Society (EUS)—is ready to console any student who gets below a[Read More…]
Coffee shops that are actually conducive to studying: Starbucks edition
With an abundance of cafés in Montreal, it’s hard to decide which place is the best for over-caffeinating. To help students choose where to pretend to study, The McGill Tribune has compiled a list of the best coffeeshops that are sure to brew up good ideas for any upcoming paper or[Read More…]
