In 1946, the RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company initiated a new advertising campaign for Camels, one of the most popular cigarette brands in the United States. The slogan on the brightly coloured cases read: “More doctors smoke Camels than any other cigarette.” Today, Marlboro cigarette cases read: “Smoking causes mouth and[Read More…]
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Thomas Mulcair criticizes rising cost of education
New Democratic Party (NDP) Leader Thomas Mulcair tackled issues facing the younger generation and the country during an event hosted by NDP McGill on Feb. 14. Mulcair, who received his law degree from McGill in 1977, expressed enthusiasm for returning to his alma mater. “I’m thrilled to be back here[Read More…]
Conference on fossil fuels interrupted by occupation protesting lack of representation
McGill’s Petrocultures 2014 conference faced criticism last Friday, when participants were forced to relocate following an occupation of the Faculty Club by a group called “LockOut Petrocultures.” Later that day, student campaign group Divest McGill demonstrated outside the conference as well. At 8:00 a.m., approximately 30 members of the Montreal[Read More…]
Course cuts: rolling with the punches
Once again, Arts is cutting courses. On Jan. 28, the Faculty of Arts Committee (FAC) convened for the second time this academic year. The primary announcement that emerged from the meeting was another 5 per cent reduction to all existing Arts courses, equating to the cancellation of another 50 classes[Read More…]
The puzzle of pain behaviour
Basil Kadoura, a U3 neuroscience student, has always had pets, so it comes as no surprise that he currently enjoys spending his days in the lab playing with mice. Working under the supervision of McGill professor Jeffrey Mogil, Kadoura is investigating a chemosignaling study concerning how mice respond to male[Read More…]
Ethical economics: assessing the effectiveness of university divestment campaigns
Divestment campaigns at universities have targeted a diverse range of issues in the last several decades, varying from South African apartheid in the 1970s to companies involved in fossil fuels today Divestment is the reduction or elimination of investment in a particular company or sector for ethical and social reasons.[Read More…]
What is the science behind chemical attraction?
When we meet someone that we like, our heart flutters and we feel short of breath. On a first date, our stomach is full of butterflies. And when we fall in love, we feel a powerful sense of empathy towards our partner. While poets, novelists, and songwriters have described the[Read More…]
Social media: both blessing and curse for the lonely
From Facebook to Instagram to the multitude of dating websites, we live in a digital age where speaking to someone or finding out what they’re up to is just a click away. Social media platforms are built on the premise of being able to instantly connect with others—to share our[Read More…]
Protesters call for sponsors of Sochi 2014 to speak out in defence of LGBT rights
A demonstration calling for the McDonalds and other sponsors of the 2014 Sochi Olympics to take a stand against the host nation’s laws regarding homosexuality took place downtown last Wednesday. Approximately 35 people attended the protest, which aimed to compel sponsors such as McDonalds, Visa, and Coca-Cola Inc. to publicly[Read More…]
Recipes: Dinner for two
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to think about a way to impress that special someone. They say the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach, so why not give a home-cooked meal a try? Not a master chef? Not a problem! Here are some easy[Read More…]
