It’s the most stressful time of year—midterms and deadlines are rearing their ugly heads, and to make matters worse, flu season is in full swing. Comfort food helps, but knowing where to find it amid Montreal’s many restaurants is a challenge. To help students battle the last of the winter[Read More…]
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Tessa Battistin: Pursuing Sustainable Entrepreneurship After Graduating
Tessa Battistin talks to the McGill Tribune about her experience pursuing sustainable and creative entrepreneurship coming out of McGill.
It’s cuffing season: Is getting into a relationship really the best way to survive the cold?
It’s over a month into second semester, and everybody knows what that means: “Cuffing season” has been in full swing for a while now. That time of the year when singles are more inclined to dive into comforting, albeit often temporary, relationships to keep warm during the cold months is[Read More…]
McGill Students’ Culinary Society Dessert Carnival satisfies sweet tooths and supports student talent
On Feb. 10, the McGill Students’ Culinary Society (MSCS) transformed the SSMU Ballroom into a dessert lover’s paradise, complete with carnival games, festive decorations, upbeat music, and a delicious array of sweet treats. With help from volunteers, the MSCS hosted an event that was much more than just your average[Read More…]
How to survive the flu in the worst epidemic since 2009
This year’s flu season is one for the books—according to U.S. government health reports, it’s considered the worst virus since 2009’s swine flu epidemic, with the Public Health Agency of Canada reporting over 15,500 cases in Canada to date. Since avoiding the flu can be tricky, especially when crowding into[Read More…]
Fashion with an ethical passion: A McGill graduate on running her own slow-fashion startup
Finding a path after graduation isn’t easy. But Tessa Battistin has found hers. After graduating from McGill with a Bachelor of Arts in 2017, she founded the sustainable fashion brand Asset Designs, based in Montreal. She uses silk-screen printing to adorn T-shirts, bags, and pouches with her own art and[Read More…]
Are you single on Valentine’s Day? Find out what you should do on your lonesome Feb. 14.
Can Vegan Ice Cream Pass the Taste Test?
Upon the release of new Vegan ice cream flavours in the U.S., our student living editor and some friends try the vegan Ben and Jerry’s ice cream flavours! Have Ben and Jerry cracked the code and created a delicious vegan treat? Or will the hopes and dreams of vegans everywhere be dashed yet again? Find out.
Video by Sofia Mikton and Krystal Pan
Ask Ainsley: How do I manage a long-distance Valentine’s Day?
Dear Ainsley, Last year, my significant other of three years graduated and moved to Vancouver while I remained at McGill. We have always gone out and celebrated Valentine’s Day together by doing something special. This is our first year apart on this holiday, and I don’t know what I can[Read More…]
Five best places to make out on campus this Valentine’s Day
Unfortunately for McGill students, Valentine’s Day always falls in the middle of midterm season, leaving many couples without the time to go on a romantic date to display their affection. Luckily, there’s no place on Earth more romantic than McGill. The rolling hills and stressful ambience on campus will get[Read More…]
