The Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) attended the Court of Appeal on March 11 to debate the plaintiff, currently referred to as X, in an ongoing lawsuit pertaining to an injunction against the Policy Against Genocide in Palestine (PAGIP). X v. SSMU calls for the student union to pay[Read More…]
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Moments of brilliance in the Red and White’s pursuit of the RSEQ and U SPORTS podiums
At a university where academic rigour sets a high bar, McGill’s varsity athletes continue to raise it even higher—smashing school records and bringing home hardware to cap off a season to remember. Between early morning practices and late-night study sessions, McGill’s track and field, badminton, and swimming teams have exceeded[Read More…]
“I have no idea what’s going to happen next”: SSMU VP University Affairs’ future uncertain following new agreement with McGill
The Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) and the administration signed a new Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on Feb. 28, outlining the terms of their relationship. However, a newly added clause barring students with any disciplinary record at McGill from serving as executives at SSMU has put current Vice-President (VP)[Read More…]
Four gates, one Chinatown
At the very heart of Montreal, nestled alongside the bustling downtown blocks, is Montreal’s very own Quartier Chinois. Occupying roughly one square block, the neighbourhood is portrait-framed by four ornate Paifang gates—the most of any Chinatown in Canada—denoting the cardinal directions. Robert Frost once said “Good fences make good neighbours,”[Read More…]
Big ticket: Ticketmaster and Fanatics forge new deal
Fanatics has formed a commercial partnership with Ticketmaster to launch the Fanatics Ticket Marketplace, offered exclusively on the Fanatics App, which already stocks products such as sports apparel, e-sportsbooks, and fantasy sports games. While the deal promises convenience, concerns over pricing and corporate dominance remain. The parties have neglected to[Read More…]
Ask the Trib: SciTech edition
I recently met with my counsellor and found out that I would need to take two more years of classes in order to finish my Math degree (I’m already in my third year…). I’m not sure where to go from here—I’m torn between dropping out, taking a year off to[Read More…]
From pubs to parades: Montreal’s versatile Saint Patrick’s Day scene
Every year, around March 17, St. Patrick’s Day celebrates Irish culture and offers university students a chance to take part in time-honoured traditions both on and off campus. The Tribune asked students how they mark the occasion. For some, St. Patrick’s Day is a chance to engage with the city’s[Read More…]
SSMU Board of Directors discusses implications of new MoA on student union sovereignty 
The Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) Board of Directors (BoD) met on March 11. The discussion was dominated by clause 14.4 of the recently signed Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between the McGill administration and SSMU. The meeting began with a presentation from Bounce, a platform that centralizes clubs, services,[Read More…]
Facing American tariffs, corporate tax cuts threaten Canadians
To many, American tariffs represent an undeniable threat to the Canadian economy. However, Canadian CEOs and lobbyists have come to see the new trade policy as an opportunity. Under the guise of promoting growth in an economy falling ever further behind its wealthy peers, companies are advocating for tax breaks[Read More…]
Canada’s Jack Crawford skis his way to success
Canadian alpine skier Jack Crawford continues to make his mark on the international stage, securing a silver medal in the super-G World Cup in Kvitfjell, Norway. His podium finish on March 9 places Crawford into the top 10 of the super-G standings as he prepares for the highly anticipated World[Read More…]
