Over the holiday, I visited the New York Public Library’s Polonsky Exhibition, a permanent collection of “treasures” that includes the original Winnie the Pooh stuffy—a surprisingly familiar Farnell Alpha bear model donated by Christopher Robin himself. Though nearly a century older, the plushy beared resemblance to my own childhood teddy.[Read More…]
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The Tribune’s sports highlights of the week
From stunning McGill Martlets home games to historic soccer rivalry matches, The Tribune Staff Writers share their sports highlights of the week McGill: Martlets Basketball secures a comfortable win at home against Concordia Stingers on Jan. 16 With the Stingers pressing high and the Martlets looking to reset, Emma-Jane Scotten,[Read More…]
Looking to get more involved with campus life?
Despite all the snow January brings, many students are eager to return to campus in the new year and start fresh. For many students, New Year’s resolutions mean a commitment to participate in new campus activities that they have not tried before. Looking forward to activities ranging from joining clubs[Read More…]
Football fan’s misogynistic tirade caught on camera sparks social media outrage
For many sports fans, the National Football League (NFL) playoffs are the best time of the year. In many parts of the country, a chill in the air and a dusting of snow on the ground can only mean one thing: The race for the Super Bowl is on. Philadelphia[Read More…]
Think you know how your friends feel? Think again
Can you always accurately tell how your friends are feeling? What about the stranger across from you on the metro? Can you differentiate between someone smiling out of happiness, excitement, or contentment? If you think “yes,” recent research may come as a surprise. Alexandrija Zikic, a graduate psychology student working[Read More…]
AGSEM experiences negotiation delay for Unit 3 union members
On Nov. 27, the Association of Graduate Students Employed at McGill (AGSEM) elected a bargaining committee to negotiate on behalf of Unit 3, representing over 250 members. Unit 3 is composed of “course-based academic casuals,” which include graders, course assistants, and graduate teaching fellows. Unit 3 is separate from AGSEM’s[Read More…]
Bringing warmth and spice to the coldest days
While the snow is beautiful, the frigid temperatures and grey skies can make it easy to give in to laziness and just stay home watching lecture recordings in pyjamas. However, we can bring the coziness of our living rooms out into the cold, wintery streets with a piping hot spiced[Read More…]
Winter ventures in Montreal
Whether you’re a returning McGill student, starting your first semester, or visiting on exchange, Montreal offers endless activities, festivals, and places to explore—even during the cold winter months! Diving into these experiences is a fantastic way to discover the city’s unique character, especially for newcomers. Montreal is renowned for its[Read More…]
Nosferatu reawakened: A symphony of horror!
‘Twas a dark and stormy night, when the screen flickered bright. Not a creature was stirring, not even a bite. The Christmas bells jingled, but something wasn’t right. Shadows were creeping, the moon hid from sight. Nosferatu emerged, a creature of night. We finally found out who was flickering the[Read More…]
SSMU transfers VP Student Life responsibilities to Director of Clubs and Services
The Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) recently shifted the duties of Vice-President (VP) Student Life to a different position: Director of Clubs and Services. Hamza Abu Alkhair, the recently appointed Director, is a U2 Electrical Engineering student. He started as the Director on Nov. 15 and completed onboarding for[Read More…]
