For post-modernist painter David Simpson, light is both a pastiche of past artistic traditions and a peek into the future of its essential nature. The monochromatic paintings that greet you upon walking into his current exhibit at the Parisian Laundry gallery are defined by light, as the interference pigments of[Read More…]
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The ‘purr’fect cup of coffee
Cat Café is a new coffee shop that recently opened its doors at 3435 Saint Denis, just off Sherbrooke.
Research Briefs—Oct. 6, 2014
Graphene sensor tracks down cancer biomarkers Graphene, a six-ringed carbon, has become the centrepiece for new technologies.
Mile End thrift shop gets a natural makeover
When I turned into the open doorway of Citizen Vintage, the well-known Mile End boutique, I was greeted by a warm light and the cozy hum of French female artist Cgo’s intimate exhibition, “Enfants Sauvages” (which translates to “Wild Child”). Complimentary craft beer and vegetarian snacks welcomed all guests and[Read More…]
McGill launches popular online open course, Food for Thought, for second year
Last Wednesday McGill relaunched a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), Food For Thought, on the website EdX, a popular online learning platform. The course, led by McGill professors David N. Harpp, Joe Schwarcz, and Ariel Fenster, debuted to 7,663 students from 158 countries as of Oct. 1. Food for Thought[Read More…]
Commentary: Congestion pricing decongests little
As the circus known as the Toronto Mayoral Election heads into its final stretch, it’s become clear that public transit has transcended all other issues.
Redmen continue hot streak on Welence’s walk off
The crowd at Gary Carter Field Thursday left happy thanks to late-game heroics, as the McGill Redmen (14-4) baseball team topped the Concordia Stingers (10-7) 3-2 in the annual fan night game. The win was McGill’s 12th of the season, and its third walk-off win in four games.
Crossword Corner: Disney movies
Find the full crossword in this week’s issue of the McGill Tribune. Answers: 1. Enchanted 2. Flubber 3. Up 4. Tangled 5. Tarzan 6. Frozen 7. Pinocchio 8. Cinderella 9. Tron 10. Holes 11. Hercules 12. Fantasia 13. Incredibles 14. Brave 15. Mulan 16. Dumbo 17. Bolt 18. Cars 19.[Read More…]
Student of the Week: Monica Bahoshy
Monica Bahoshy, a U2 pharmacology student, is no stranger to encountering new and difficult situations.
An apple a day keeps the midterms away
1. Apple Oat Muffins Makes 12 muffins Ingredients 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup plain yogurt ¼ cup unsalted butter 2 ½ tablespoons brown sugar 1 egg ½ cup applesauce 1 cup plain flour 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 apple (peeled and diced)[Read More…]
