Over 400 people congregated in front of the Roddick Gates on Sherbrooke on Sept. 20 to join the Protect our Trans Siblings counter-protest against the 1 Million March 4 Children. There was a heavy police presence on-site to separate the two sides, which later confronted each other in heated exchanges[Read More…]
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McGill iGEM takes on innovative synthetic biology research
Many undergraduate students desire to delve into research at McGill in labs led by primary investigators and professors. Undergraduates themselves, however, have equally promising initiatives to lead exciting investigations. One of these student groups, McGill iGEM, is an undergraduate synthetic biology research team that has made impressive progress in recent[Read More…]
22nd annual Pow Wow celebrates Indigeneity and community
On Sept. 22, members of the McGill community gathered on the Lower West Field to celebrate First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cultures at the 22nd annual Pow Wow. The five-hour event, hosted by First Peoples’ House and the Office of Indigenous Initiatives, was started in 2001 and became the centre[Read More…]
Should I link in to LinkedIn?
In the workforce, employers often frame LinkedIn as an essential social media platform for those looking to enter the job market. For university students, LinkedIn’s most prominent features are its networking, job search, and job recruitment features, so most only join once they begin looking for internships or post-graduation employment.[Read More…]
The Tribune’s guide to the best BYOB restaurants in Montreal
Though it’s been 40 years since Quebec nearly passed a law that would have allowed guests to bring their own bottles into any restaurant, many places in Montreal still allow you to have a delicious meal while sipping your favourite wine. Eating at a bring-your-own-bottle (BYOB) or “apportez votre vin”[Read More…]
SSMU BoD ratifies motion for VP Finance by-election
The second Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) Board of Directors (BoD) meeting of the fall semester was called to order on Sept. 20. The meeting’s public session included discussions of board members’ committee membership obligations and confirmation that the motion to hold a by-election to fill the currently-vacant vice-president[Read More…]
Asbestos dangers at McGill prompted Quebec regulator interventions, new report reveals
Asbestos dangers to workers at McGill University’s Macdonald campus caused Quebec regulators to intervene on three occasions between 2021 and 2023, a new internal report has revealed. The Internal Audit Final Report of the Macdonald Campus Asbestos Investigation, which was released to the McGill community on Sept. 18, detailed the[Read More…]
Redbirds lacrosse edges out Carleton Ravens in a thrilling battle of the birds
On the heels of a massive 9-2 win over the Bishop’s Gaiters (0–2), the Redbirds (2–1) faced off against the Carleton Ravens (1–1) for their first home game of the season on Sept. 16. After taking a 10-5 loss in their Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association (CUFLA) regular-season opener against[Read More…]
Shifting perspective and starting again
In the Feature of the week, design editor Drea Garcia Avila takes the reader on a visual journey: Bridging her uncertainty through the arts of science.
Redbirds rugby suffers loss against ÉTS Piranhas in home opener
After a dominating 77-3 victory over the Carleton Ravens in their Réseau du Sport Étudiant du Québec (RSEQ) season opener, the McGill Redbirds rugby (1–1) faced off against the École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS)’s Piranhas (2–0) on Sept. 16 at Percival Molson Stadium. In a hard-fought match, the reigning RSEQ[Read More…]
