The Tribune’s Editorial Board presents its midterm reviews of the Post-Graduate Students’ Society (PGSS) executives. Tribune editors researched and communicated with each executive before leading an Editorial Board discussion on the executives’ work and accomplishments. Editors with conflicts of interest abstained from discussing, writing, and editing relevant reviews. PGSS Secretary-General: Satish Kumar Tumulu [Read More…]
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A Minor Is Not Enough
I have a major headache. Literally: I have a headache because of my major—or lack thereof, I suppose. Most people are shocked to hear that there is no Indigenous Studies major at McGill—fellow students, my family back home, and even this university’s professors. In 2024, the Center for World University[Read More…]
When Protection Crumbles: An investigation into Quebec’s youth care system
Quebec’s youth care system is in a state of crisis. This year has seen a record number of children under government protection, with 100, 258 new reports filed—a 114 per cent increase over the past decade. The system is not only overloaded but woefully mismanaged, with countless recent instances of[Read More…]
Office hours: More than an option, a must
Office hours are an essential part of any college curriculum. Amid the hustle of lectures, conferences, and assignments, these hours provide flexible opportunities for students to ask their professors or teaching assistants (TAs) any questions that come up throughout the semester. They offer a safe space for those who might[Read More…]
Deanna Bowen discusses anti-Black racism in the world of art history
On Oct. 24, approximately two dozen academics gathered in Room W-215 of the Arts Building to hear Deanna Bowen, assistant professor in Concordia’s Department of Studio Arts, speak about her research-creation practice and art exhibits, her family’s history with racism in Canada, and anti-Black sentiment in the art history world.[Read More…]
The hidden risks of malnutrition in presurgical patients
In hospitals across Canada, medical staff often overlook a critical factor in surgical success: A patient’s nutritional status. While surgical teams meticulously plan for every detail of an operation, something as simple as inadequate nutrient intake can quietly undermine even the most carefully orchestrated procedures. Despite its profound impact on[Read More…]
Ditch the screens. Paper is better for your brain.
Paper notebooks are making a comeback. A glance around one of McGill’s overcrowded lecture halls reveals the sheer number of people writing on one of those studio notebooks from Dollarama. Some might even gravitate towards the beautiful but ostentatious Moleskine journals. One may have even taken a class where the[Read More…]
Byte-sized Care: Is AI the key to cracking the mental health crisis?
Across Canada, 1.6 million children face mental health issues in an ongoing crisis which is exacerbated by a shortage of mental healthcare professionals. Given the potential benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnosing, preventing, and treating mental illnesses, some people are turning to AI for solutions. But should the future[Read More…]
38th Soup & Science event sees talks on ice, stars, and Panama
The McGill Faculty of Science hosted the 38th edition of Soup & Science in the SSMU Ballroom from Sept. 3 to 6. Here, professors and students across many disciplines, from psychology to astrophysics, presented their scientific passion projects. Monitoring Arctic sea ice To begin the Sept. 5 presentations, Mallik Mahmud,[Read More…]
Empowering women in engineering: Stories for women, by women
In the evolving landscape of science and technology, women in engineering are driving innovation and shaping the future of the field. Despite progress in gender equality in STEM, women continue to face unique challenges, such as overcoming stereotypes about gender roles and underrepresentation in certain fields. To gain insight into[Read More…]
