Two weekends ago, both my roommate and I lost our phones within the same span of 24 hours—hers an iPhone, mine a Blackberry. I found her bedridden the next day, practically in withdrawal. I, on the other hand, felt strangely contented. There was something very liberating about the 10 days[Read More…]
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Fortier’s appointment a reflection of McGill’s values
Last week, the Board of Governors’ (BoG) announcement that Dr. Suzanne Fortier has been selected as the next Principal and Vice-Chancellor of McGill was accompanied by a flurry of press releases, interviews, and profiles introducing her to the McGill community. There were a few points about her that stood out[Read More…]
Stepping out of the comfort zone
McGill’s student population is an amalgam of culture and diversity, a mix of ethnic backgrounds making their way across campus every day. Libraries and lecture halls buzz with snippets of conversation in an eclectic mélange of dialects. With over 20 per cent of the student population holding foreign passports, the[Read More…]
How much is too much caffeine?
Coffee is often a welcomed friend during the semester. According to folklore, the bean’s energizing properties were first discovered by an Ethiopian goat herdsman, who found his flock frolicking after eating coffee berries from nearby bushes. It’s not just goats that enjoy the effects of caffeine, however. According to the[Read More…]
Local spa provides rest and relaxation for McGillians
Sylvie-Chantale Duquette couldn’t stand much higher than five feet tall, but every inch of those five feet is bursting with energy. Her friendly greeting to every customer entering her spa is something McGill students have come to associate with the intimate atmosphere of SCC Spa Urbain. Despite catering to patrons[Read More…]
Lacklustre return to the Emerald City
Disney is once again whisking movie-goers away to the Land of Oz, but this time the journey is anything but magical. The opening credits—a topsy-turvy Victorian circus—promise creativity: a quirky take on a bygone era, drama, suspense, and great visuals. But the best is over before the film begins, and[Read More…]
Exclusive interview with Suzanne Fortier
Although many students are currently out-of-town for reading week, Stuart H. (Kip) Cobbett, chair of McGill’s Board of Governors, announced on Tuesday Mar. 5 that Dr. Suzanne Fortier has been selected as McGill’s new principal. Fortier will be leaving her post as president of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research[Read More…]
Tracey Rowland, Pope biographer, on Benedict’s resignation
On Feb. 28, Pope Benedict XVI retired from his position as the leader of the Catholic Church, becoming the first pontiff since 1294 to resign from the papacy. As the Catholic Church prepares for the conclave that will elect the next pope, the Tribune sat down with leading theologian Professor[Read More…]
SSMU Winter GA features clickers
For the first time in McGill history, students used clickers at the General Assembly (GA) held by the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) on Feb. 27. Although the GA did not reach quorum of 100 students, the gathering was a consultative forum that passed motions to support the Social[Read More…]
What happened last week in Canada?
Quebec Gov’t Tables Motion for Provincial Gun Registry In response to the federal government’s recent vote to scrap the national long-gun registry, the Quebec government has unanimously voted to create its own provincial gun registry. Provincial Minister of Public Security Stéphane Bergeron is prepared to table the bill at the[Read More…]
