On April 8, a celestial spectacle will appear in the skies above North America as the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, resulting in a total solar eclipse. Its totality—when the moon completely covers the sun—will occur at around 3:20 p.m. and last approximately one minute and 27[Read More…]
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Take notes, McGill: Classes we need
Unlike many universities, McGill does not have required courses for all students. Here are some courses that, if mandated at McGill, would help equip students for the unexpected aspects of daily life as a McGillian. WLKY 101: How to not break a leg while traversing the Y Navigating campus is[Read More…]
A conversation with retiring History Professor Leonard Moore
On April 11, Professor Leonard Joseph Moore will deliver his final lecture and bid farewell to McGill alongside this year’s cohort of wide-eyed graduating students. Professor Moore was an undergraduate at the University of California (UC) Davis 50 years ago, but in his words, he’s “never really been a graduating[Read More…]
AGSEM attempts to unionize academic support workers amid TA strike
As the Teaching Assistants (TAs) strike rolls into its second week, the Association of Graduate Students Employed at McGill (AGSEM)—the union that represents TAs and Invigilators—has continued to negotiate over TAs’ new collective agreement (CA) with McGill and has called for all other academic support workers to sign union cards. [Read More…]
Against acceleration: Our biased perception of accelerating objects
If two pieces of paper, one crumpled up and one flat, were to be dropped, which one would reach the ground first? Without much deliberation, most people would likely say the crumpled piece of paper, and they would be correct. Air resistance slows the descent of the flat piece of[Read More…]
Cracking the honesty code: Key techniques for encouraging honesty in children
Honesty is a crucial foundation for relationships and cooperation. In early childhood education, helping children recognize the importance of honesty is fundamental. Victoria Talwar, professor in McGill’s Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and lab director of the Talwar Child Development Research Lab, recently published a paper in Developmental Psychology[Read More…]
Insulin delivery tech transforms eating habits beyond the syringe
Living with diabetes is about more than just managing symptoms; it’s about adapting to a new way of life. For individuals with diabetes, one of the primary concerns is their restricted diet, which often means they need to be diligent in choosing foods and pay close attention to their overall[Read More…]
Peace has returned to Spotify via Neil Young and Joni Mitchell
At the beginning of 2022, music legends Neil Young and Joni Mitchell, alongside a few other artists pulled their music off Spotify in response to the streaming service platforming controversial podcaster Joe Rogan. Young explained that he did not want to be associated with a brand that had such a[Read More…]
SSMU BoD meets for first time since court proceedings over Policy Against Genocide in Palestine began
On March 28, the Students’ Society of McGill University’s (SSMU) Board of Directors (BoD) held its sixth meeting of 2024. At the meeting, the board discussed topics ranging from plans to amend the Gendered and Sexual Violence Policy (GSVP) to ratifying the approved winter 2024 referendum questions. Following the presentation[Read More…]
Finding the way forward in urban green spaces
A guide to revitalizing our relationships with the land Photo Editor Mason Bramadat grew up in Yukon Territory, where he was immersed in nature. Reflecting on urban landscapes and the environment’s potential for healing, community building, and transformation, he offers a way forward for shared green spaces. Three weeks ago,[Read More…]
