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Coding 4 dummies

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Programming

There are several ways to learn programming and plenty of languages to choose from. The good news is that even though they are not the same, they are often analogous; once you learn one programming language, most others follow easily. Codecademy.com provides practical knowledge and lets you program interactively as you’re learning. It’s ideal for the basics, but will not take you too far down any path. If you’re interested in web development, and want to get started right away, take a look at Codeacademy’s HMTL/CSS track, as well as the one on Javascript. If you want to take programming more formally and more seriously, try Python or Ruby. 

Another good resource for learning programming is udacity.com, which allows you to access courses— introductory through advanced—for free. For those interested in classical programming, I recommend starting with its Java or Intro to Computer Science classes; for web development, I recommend HTML/CSS.

Modern development requires much more than just programming skills. For those learning how to program, this is sometimes the hardest step. While your efforts may seem far from any real software, it’s essential to keep working. If you’ve made it this far, you have the building blocks from which all software is made.

Level up

After learning basic programming, it’s important to understand some of the theory behind software development. At this stage, it may still be difficult to understand everything you’re reading or doing, but that’s okay. Take it slow and use Google and Wikipedia often, but keep moving and, don’t get stuck on any one topic.

For Javascript/web developers, take a look at eloquentjavascript.net, which may contain some duplicate information, but will certainly improve your skills as a programmer. Udacity’s web development course teaches web fundamentals, and will get you ready to program your first web app. Try making a chrome extension using the knowledge that you have gained so far, or develop your own personal website.

For the Python/Ruby programmers, check out the free eBook “Think Python,” or the last few pages of learnpythonthehardway.org/book or learnrubythehardway.org/book, especially the “next steps” section, for more advanced topics in your language of choice. Udacity’s “Intro to Algorithms” provides a broad overview of commonly used algorithms in computing. The Django Tutorial (for Python) or the Rails Tutorial (for Ruby) will teach you about useful frameworks for developing web applications.

Both groups should also learn to use the command line at this point. It is a different way of interacting with the computer through text rather than through the mouse, and teaches a lot about how programs interact with the computer. cli.learncodethehardway.org/book is a good resource for this.

Join the club

Finally, it is time to put your skills to the test by getting involved in the programming community. Github.com is a great site for finding new tools, sharing code, and contributing to open source. The name comes from git, a version control system that is incredibly useful for programmers. atlassian.com/git/ contains everything needed to become a git master. 

Hack McGill hosts hack nights and other meet-ups throughout the year. , which are great ways to meet other programmersAttend a ‘hackathon,’ a 24+ hour coding marathon where teams build working software from scratch in a friendly competition.

Mastering programming is in no way simple, but hopefully this guide will help provide you with a foundation that you can build on as you move forward in your programming career. 

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McGill’s late course withdrawal policy passed by Senate

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The McGill Senate passed a motion last Wednesday to make official a late withdrawal policy that would allow students facing extreme circumstances to withdraw from all the courses they are taking in their current semester without the withdrawal being marked on their academic transcripts.

The revised University Policy on Late Withdrawals was originally brought to Senate on November 4, 2014, after the Senate Subcommittee on Student Affairs Policies assigned a working group to examine the implications of late course withdrawals documented on official transcripts in the case of serious mental health issues. Due to conflicting concerns amongst senators in December, the policy was tabled to the Jan. 21 meeting.

 In its examination, the working group found that the current practice of recording a “W” as the final grade on an official transcript has negative implications for students.

“The recording of a ‘W’ on an official transcript reportedly causes anxiety and prejudice to students, especially when applying for graduate school or professional programs,” the revised policy states. “The goal of this Policy is to set accurate, fair, and compassionate guidelines to address difficult situations students may encounter, such as mental and physical illness and personal tragedies.”

According to Senator Claire Stewart-Kanigan, SSMU Vice-President University Affairs, the working group also found that the presence of a “W”  on their transcript can cause distress for students as it is often reflective of a very difficult time in students lives, when they were unable to perform at the highest academic potential. 

During the previous meeting of Senate on Dec. 4, 2014, student senators argued that the policy should be extended to individual courses. Stewart-Kanigan also advocated strongly for this extension. 

“The student senators and myself voiced our concerns that we should seek to accommodate students who are able to continue with a reduced course load,” Stewart-Kanigan said. “Students experience unique situations and what might be manageable for one student may not be manageable for another.” 

Professor of Linguistics and Associate Provost (Policies, Procedures, and Equity) at McGill Lydia White who presented the motion to Senate,  explained that some senators voiced concerns about the integrity of the official transcript if the withdrawal policy were to be approved.

 “A number of senators who are members of the academic staff spoke against such an extension on the grounds that the McGill transcript is widely recognized as providing an honest record of the student’s performance and that the proposed policy would endanger the reputation and integrity of the McGill transcript,” White said.

Dena Coffman, a third-year Environment student, explained that she believes the policy revision will aid students experiencing difficult circumstances.

“I think it’s important for the university to support students who are dealing with issues of mental health or other forms of distress,” Coffman said. “These issues are already extremely difficult to manage, especially in the context of a university institution [….] This revision is a way for McGill to make it easier for students to care for themselves during difficult times.”

To address remaining concerns about the policy, White accepted an amendment from Stewart-Kanigan that the policy be reviewed during 2018.

“[The amendment] will allow us to assess the extent to which exceptional late withdrawals for a full term are requested under the policy and whether or not the aspects of the policy might need to be amended,” White explained. 

Now that the policy is in place, Stewart-Kanigan notes that data will have to be gathered to ensure that the policy is effectively supporting students.

“We will have to make sure that the policy remains on the university radar and ensure that the administration is critically examining the policy to see how it’s being applied and whether students are aware of this new practice,” she said. “We also want to ensure that administration is aware that we acknowledge that this policy isn’t perfect and keep them on task in looking at peer institutions.”

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Love146 Task Force hosts benefit concert

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Human trafficking is a serious problem that often does not take precedence amongst many others. Montréal Love146 Task Force, a group of local activists that works with international anti-human trafficking organization Love146, held its first benefit concert on Wednesday. Titled Sound of Love, the concert was held at La Vitrola and featured local bands Secret Sun, What If Elephants, and CTZNSHP.

The Task Force—which currently has five members—meets once every one or two weeks to study human trafficking in Montreal. They work to raise awareness about human trafficking and to protect the vulnerable youth of Montreal from getting involved with the sex trade.

“It’s a double mission,” said Margot Mollat, a Task Force member and U2 Management student. “On one hand, [we’re] preventing anyone from entering the sex [trafficking] industry, and on the other hand [we’re] raising awareness in general to people who have no clue what is going on in Montreal.”

According to Task Force director Beth Gowing, the streets of Montréal are lined with countless bars and strip clubs, and these venues create many opportunities for sex trafficking.

“A lot of people don’t realize that there is sex trafficking going on in the strip clubs that they might go to on a party weekend, [or] at massage parlors,” Gowing explained. “Bringing awareness to the fact that this is happening is an important way to decrease demand and [to] prevent it from happening.”

Jesse LeGallais, lead vocalist and bassist of CTZNSHP, echoed Gowing’s sentiment. 

“Sex slavery and child trafficking are far more prominent in our societies [than] people might think,” LeGallais said.

Gowing also stressed the importance of looking beyond the numbers and statistics, and recognizing each survivor of human trafficking as an individual.

“It’s easy to get caught up in the numbers,” she said. “But it’s important to think about the personal stories of survivors […] and remember that each human being has worth and dignity.”

“[People] always throw around jokes about pornography or prostitution or pimps, but there is a true problem beneath that, [and] we need to question what […] we need to do as citizens, and what […] the government needs to do as an institution to make sure that trafficking ends one day,” said Mollat.

The concert was a small gathering, with powerful music and a friendly audience comprised mostly of McGill students. The show opened up with an intimate performance by pop duo Secret Sun, who set the stage for the rest of the night. The concert picked up steam with an energetic soundtrack delivered by What If Elephants, a four-piece indie pop-rock band, and came to a close with a number of hazy, echo-like anthems performed by new wave trio CTZNSHP.

Concert attendee Michael Gong, U1 Science student, commented on the engaging performances. 

“What If Elephants [were] flat out amazing,” Gong said. “They brought a good deal of energy to the stage, [and] made a point of engaging the audience, which was a lot of fun.”

Joey Langlois, lead vocalist and guitarist of What If Elephants commented on his support for the cause behind the benefit concert. 

“It’s cool to see how the music industry in Montreal [comes] together to support good causes,” he said. “I thought it was really successful [for] a first event.”

Task Force member Brittany Davis, U3 Arts, expressed her gratitude towards her teammates and the audience for engaging in the fight against human trafficking.

The Montréal Love146 Task Force’s benefit concert took the Montreal community one step closer to recognizing the depth of human trafficking while listening to crowd-pleasing music from local musicians. Sound Of Love could not have been named more appropriately.

a, Arts & Entertainment, Theatre

A night at the opera

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As part of their 2014-2015 season, l’Opéra de Montréal produced Camille Saint-Saëns’ Samson and Delilah, a biblical tale of lovers’ deceit and the might of God. Sung entirely in French, Samson and Delilah tells the story of the Hebrew Samson (Endrik Wottrich), who used his God-given strength to free the Hebrew people from capture by the Philistines, only to be taken hostage yet again—both figuratively and literally—by the beautiful Philistine princess, Delilah (Marie-Nicole Lemieux). 

The plot, as one could guess, is weak, if not simply boring. An operatic adaptation of a biblical story does not provide much in the way of excitement, and while each song sounds incredible to Saint-Saëans’ credit, little is gained by following the translation provided on a screen located above the stage.  That advice goes for double in terms of the negative effect of taking your eyes away from the set for even a moment. Truly, the credit for what made this performance so incredible should be awarded to set designers Anick La Bissonnière and Eric-Olivier Lacroix, whose ingenuity in using multiple pillars with moving projections made for a simplistic yet awe-inspiring experience.

In terms of this production’s flaws, one does not have to look farther than Act I, which dragged along in spite of the skill of both the orchestra, conducted by Jean-Marie Zeitouni, and the chorus. Admittedly, Delilah’s entrance towards the end of the act provided a much-welcomed change of pace, since her costume for Act I finally ushered in the opulence one would expect in dealing with the rulers of Israel. The chorus, however, deserves particular amounts of praise, providing the best songs throughout, particularly in Act III when Samson is mocked. This is not to detract from the main cast; the skill of Wottrich and Lemieux hits its prime in Act II with the lovers’ duet—Samson on his knees crooning “Dalila, je t’aime!” as Delilah rebuts with claims of cowardice. This scene too succeeded in displaying director Alain Gauthier’s skill in making the most of the minimalist set design. In this particular scene, always having Samson either positioned lower than Delilah—a feat given Wottrich’s menacing size, accomplished in part by the tilted stage—or left in her shadow added to the drama of the whole affair. 

Despite the clear talent of the main cast, chorus, and orchestra,  it was ultimately the beauty of the set in combination with the contrasting elegance of the costumes that stole the show from beginning to end, making an all-encompassing performance even in scenes where the plot was noticeably lacking. 

This was particularly embodied in Act III, when, in the Philistine temple, the chorus seated themselves facing the pillars upon which was projected a scene of a man and woman dancing maked in black and white. The scene itself was odd in its abrupt entrance and exit, but the soft lighting splayed across the cast, picking up the glow of the gold jewels in which they were adorned, as blasts of colour emitted from the projectors created a cinematic experience, as if we had been moved from the biblical retelling into a modern ballet. 

As a whole, Samson and Delilah was beautiful in its production, using light imagery and a re-imaging of simple themes to create a visual experience as bold as the performers’ voices, bringing a relatively flat plot to life.

Samson and Delilah will be playing to a sold-out crowd at the Opéra de Montréal’s Wilfird Pelletier Hall Jan. 27, 29, and 31. Visit www.operademontreal.com to see the schedule for future events.

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Uneven script limits Players’ production’s promising potential

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The Creation of the World and Other Business is a deep cut of Arthur Miller’s work. The self-serious American playwright tried his hand at comedy, and what followed was nothing if not memorable and confusing. In fact, director Kirsten Kephalas admits that the play is “one of the worst comedies [she had] ever read.” Despite the ineptitude of the source material, this Players’ Theatre production still results in a brave, and at times, compelling staging of Arthur Miller’s idiosyncratic rendition of the world’s creation in Judeo-Christian mythology and mankind’s fall from innocence.

The play begins in the mystical Garden of Eden, with God (Frederic Rosenthal) and Adam (Alec MacMillan) struggling to name fruits and animals. Early on, Miller’s humour would be comfortable in a Sunday school; however, with the entrance of Lucifer (Lucas Amato), the play shifts gears, becoming more adult in its humour and weighty in its concerns. 

Amato’s Lucifer is a highlight of the production. Miller writes him as the most human character, and Amato embodies Lucifer’s pettiness and idealism incredibly well. He knows how to commit and deliver a joke no matter how clumsily written—or obscene, in the case of one joke about ‘holes.’ 

Throughout the play, Miller’s heavy-handed treatment of ‘important questions’ is often antithetical to comedy. Conversations between God and Lucifer alternate between discussing the relationship of innocence and knowledge to corny jokes—“If it weren’t for the law of Conservation of Energy, I’d destroy you!” bellows a megalomaniac God to Lucifer more than once. In these exchanges with Lucifer, Rosenthal’s bearded, white-robed God is played a little more disinterestedly and aloofly than needed in the pursuit of gravitas. The dialogue can be clunky—Miller alternates between using a natural modern speech pattern and faux biblical language such as the repeated use of “thee.” 

The play never decides to commit to being a comedy or a drama, and its uncertain genre status pulls the play in two different directions. The relationship between Adam and Eve (Anna Queen) is distant and forced. During Eve’s late pregnancy there are several pregnancy, jokes which come off—through no fault of the director or cast—as misogynistic and cruel. The character of Eve is dealt a poor hand and Queen makes the most of her role dealing with the misfortunes caused by a vengeful God and clumsy playwright with a grace that is befitting of her character. 

In the last act, the plot grows convoluted as God wants to kill Eve’s youngest son so that humanity becomes dependent on God. Lucifer wants to stop God’s plan to prove that there does not need to be any duality between good and evil. This reversal of roles is fascinating and intriguing for those versed in Judeo-Christian mythology, and fits comfortably in a long tradition of painting Lucifer as an anti-hero. 

Due to God’s influence, Eve’s sons tie her up and are about to assault her when God comes down and causes a chain of events which result in the death of Eve’s youngest son, Abel (Adam Almeida). The ending has the emotional intensity and high volume of Miller’s dramas and is reminiscent the climax of The Crucible. However, the staging of the last act is cluttered, with God, Lucifer, Adam, Eve, and their children vying for stage space. The death of Abel at the hand of his brother Cain (Clay Walsh) is not an emotional moment with Abel entering and exiting the play briefly, and the writing does not establish his relationships with other characters before his murder. However Walsh gives Cain depth during his brief stage time and showcases murderous rage and immense regret in one of the play’s strongest dramatic moments.  

Despite inconsistencies in the scripts, The Creation of the World and Other Business is still fascinating and unique because of its flaws. Fans of Arthur Miller or for those who want to have a distinct semi-comedic experience should watch it for themselves. 

The Creation of the World and Other Business runs from Wednesday, Jan. 28 to Saturday, Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. at Players’ Theatre. Student tickets are $6. Trigger warning for subject matter pertaining to sexual and emotional abuse.

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Khan and Syed v. SSMU Council case resolved through mediation

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On Jan. 17, Judicial Board (J-Board) case Khan and Syed v. Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) Council and Speaker was resolved through a mediation session. Participants signed an agreement mandating the J-Board to investigate and make recommendations on whether adaptations to Robert’s Rules should be adopted in regards to motions to postpone indefinitely during General Assemblies (GAs). The motion to postpone indefinitely prescribed by Robert’s Rules currently allows participants in a meeting to not decide  on a motion, while also avoiding the possibility of bringing up the motion later. 

The mediation session followed a petition filed by Zain Ali Syed and Nadir Khan over the Speaker’s practices at the SSMU GA held on Oct. 22.  The petition accused the Speaker of stifling discussion on a motion that called for SSMU to stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine at the Fall GA by allowing an indefinite postponement to go through. In effect, the mediation agreement has terminated the proceedings of the suit.

The mediation agreement states that both parties have agreed to resolve their differences on the basis of the following two questions that the J-Board will be investigating.

“Does a special two-thirds majority rule instead of a simple majority for the ‘Motion to Postpone Indefinitely’ constitute a valid standing rule according to Article 5.3.3 of By-Law Book 1-5?” the first question reads, challenging whether the number of votes needed for the motion to pass can be raised.

“[The J-Board will] analyze and clarify the meaning of Article 5.2. of By-Law book 1-5.  If the J-Board deems that there is an obligation, it shall elaborate on the nature and extent of the obligation therein implied,” the second question reads.

Article 5.2 of SSMU’s bylaws specifies that standing rules for GAs must be adopted by Council at least one week in advance and publicized five calendar days before the meeting.  Article 5.3 adds that “the General Assembly may amend resolutions and motions in accordance with the standing rules.”    

The investigation, starting immediately, will be overseen by Chief Justice of the J-Board Munavvar Tojiboeva. Tojiboeva is expected to clarify the constitution and outline the procedures to follow, although she did not specify the time frame in which SSMU would have to change its by-laws if requested to do so by the J-Board.

“I am [planning] on having the report ready by the end of February,” Tojiboeva said. “It all depends on whether the questions are answered [by the J-Board] in the affirmative or the negative and what the recommendations will be [….] Maybe there will be nothing to ratify if the answer to the questions is negative.” 

The agreement also specifies that if the J-Board deems that there is an obligation regarding question 2, the J-Board must outline the procedures for SSMU to comply with the decision it will make.

“The rules of the GA have being reviewed in the past.” Tojiboeva explained. “I believe last time the By-Law Book I-5 has been changed, but I am not aware of when it has been done.” 

“I am happy that we were able to come to a common ground with the petitioners that everyone is content with,” SSMU President Courtney Ayukawa said, highlighting that the agreement is non-binding. “What proceeds after the J-Board makes their recommendations is mostly up to how the [SSMU] Council votes.”

According to Khan, the complainants hope that the J-Board investigation will result in a change in SSMU’s procedural rules.  

“We reached a compromise that fell somewhat short of we would have liked,” Khan explained. “Still, hopefully this will help clarify the bylaws and raise awareness amongst the student body [….] We are optimistic that we can bring about changes in SSMU procedures. It’s very important that Robert’s Rules are accessible to all students.”

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Management Undergraduate Society raises $45 thousand for cancer research

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The Management Undergraduate Society (MUS) organized the Winter Carnival and the Cancer Auction, raising approximately $45,000 towards cancer research this year, a significant increase from last year’s events, which raised $30,000.

“The whole goal of this week is the idea of school spirit and philanthropy,” MUS VP Events Jony Tabuteau said. “We work closely with the Cancer Auction committee, so it’s a combination of Winter Carnival and the Cancer Auction committee.”

The funds raised will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), Canada’s largest national cancer charity which funds cancer research. The MUS has had a partnership with the CCS since 1976.

“This was our 39th Cancer Auction […and] around 75 to 80 per cent of the total [donation] is raised by the auction, but there are also smaller initiatives throughout the year,” MUS President Sean Finnell said.

According to Tabuteau, this year’s fundraising has been particularly successful partially because of new projects such as selling toques.

“We’re trying to combine charity with things students want to donate to in a way they want to donate,” Tabuteau said.  “Every year builds on the competitive spirit of the last year. There’s [a] drive to break last year’s record. Everyone in Carnival from top to bottom [was] really into the cause this year.” 

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The week that was for McGill Athletics: January 27th

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Athletes of the week

Samuel Labrecque

Labrecque led the Redmen over the Queen’s Gaels this past weekend with a spectacular three-goal night, becoming the first McGill defenceman to score a hat trick in 19 years. In his first year with the Redmen, Labrecque has had an immediate impact, leading all CIS blueliners with nine goals in 22 games, all while playing All-Star-calibre defence. He should provide stability to McGill’s defence over the next few years as he matures and develops on both ends of the ice.

Leslie Oles

Oles capped off the Martlets’ wild come-from-behind win over Concordia on Sunday night, scoring the overtime winner with 44 seconds remaining. She also added an assist for good measure. Oles has been her usual dominant self over the past five games, tallying 10 points on five goals and five assists. The Martlets have gone 4-1 over that span. Oles last earned Athlete-of-the-Week honours back in September, when she single-handedly willed the Martlets past Wilfrid Laurier 7-6, scoring a hat trick and dishing six assists.

Beyond the box score

Martlet Hockey 

With a 3-2 overtime win over Concordia on Sunday, the Martlets put the final nail into the Stingers’ coffin, effectively turning the RSEQ title into a two-horse race between McGill and Université de Montréal. After being held scoreless for the first two periods, the Martlets came back from a 1-0 and then a 2-1 deficit in the third on goals from Katia Clement-Heydra and Gabrielle Davidson to force an overtime period. With under a minute left, speedy forward Leslie Oles sliced through the Stinger defence and snapped in the game-winner. The Martlets have six games left on their schedule, and will take on the first-place Montreal Carabins on Friday in what should be an exciting showdown. 

Martlet Volleyball

The Martlet volleyball team dug deep and came away with perhaps their biggest victory of the season thus far, defeating the CIS No. 3 ranked Université de Montréal 3-2 on the road. The match featured gruelling points and marathon sets, but after two hours and five minutes, the Martlets emerged with an upset win by set scores of 25-20, 21-25, 25-21, 20-25, and 17-15. This marked only the sixth win McGill has managed against the Carabins in their last 45 meetings. Juniors Ashley Norfleet and Catherine Amyot led the way on offence, scoring 14.5 and 14 points, respectively. Also notable was rookie middle Myriam Robitaille, who contributed 12 digs, seven kills, and an ace in the win. After this weekend, a mere one and a half games is all that separates last place from first in the tightly packed RSEQ. 

By the numbers

31 – The positive difference in shot total between the Martlet ice hockey team and the Concordia Stingers in McGill’s 3-2 overtime victory.

63 – Points scored by the Martlet volleyball team in their 3-2 victory over the Montreal Carabins.

3599 – The new McGill record in the pentathlon set by Dylan Golow, a senior neuroscience major from Barrie, ON, during the annual McGill Team Challenge.  

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Amazon Echo: This is what a smart home should feel like

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Post-graduate students vote to leave Canadian Federation of Students

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Last Thursday and Friday, members of the Post-Graduate Students’ Society of McGill University (PGSS) voted against continued membership with the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS), a national union for post-secondary student societies. (more…)

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