On Nov. 8, the Post-Graduate Student Society (PGSS) held both its November council meeting and general assembly (GA) at Thomson House. As the GA failed to reach quorum—which is one per cent of PGSS members, or 96 students—no motions could be passed and all items on the agenda were for[Read More…]
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Palestinian, Israeli, Arab and Jewish students need McGill’s institutional support now
Over the past four weeks, Jewish, Israeli, and Palestinian students, community members and allies have demonstrated on the McGill campus. On Oct. 7, Hamas launched an unprecedented attack killing over 1,400 Israelis and taking over 200 hostages. In a brutal response consisting of airstrikes, ground incursions, and a siege on[Read More…]
How to take a Mattwalk
I’ve never been a great sleeper. If left alone, my brain will run a marathon’s worth of circles, especially when it has something to chew on. The problem came to a head during my first year. The more I contorted myself on my residence-supplied mattress, the more tightly constricted I[Read More…]
‘Delicate: Part One’ marks American Horror Story’s entrance into subdued horror
Spoilers for American Horror Story: Delicate American Horror Story (AHS) returned with its twelfth season, Delicate, on Sept. 20, concluding Part One on Oct. 18. The first installment of this two-part series chronicles Anna Victoria Alcott’s (Emma Roberts) introduction to stardom by the efforts of PR specialist Sioban (Kim Kardashian).[Read More…]
Quebec students and faculty mobilize against provincial government’s proposed tuition hikes
Students and faculty from McGill, Concordia, and Bishop’s University protested against the Quebec government’s proposed tuition increases for out-of-province and international students attending anglophone universities on Oct. 30. Quebec Minister of Higher Education Pascale Déry announced the tuition hike on Oct. 13. Quebec will double tuition fees from about $9,000[Read More…]
Trib explains: Environment degrees at McGill
What on Earth is going on with environment degrees at McGill? There are numerous programs, spread across different departments and faculties, each with their own take on one of the most critical issues humanity is facing. While students in the Bieler School of Environment share core courses, they specialize in[Read More…]
Jewish students and allies rally against surge in antisemitism
Content Warning: mentions of antisemitism and violence Over 150 Jewish students and non-Jewish allies gathered on McGill’s lower field on Nov. 2 to stand united against rising antisemitism across North America. The crowd held signs for peace, condemning antisemitism and Hamas. Many also waved Israeli flags, as attendees from the[Read More…]
FIFA dropped the ball with the 2023 Ballon d’Or
Each year, professional soccer players’ achievements culminate in the Ballon d’Or ceremony. At the event, invitees witness the presentation of the Ballon d’Or––the most prestigious award in soccer. Considering both national team and club accomplishments, the best player from the past year receives the Ballon d’Or. This year’s celebration took[Read More…]
Protesters demand university action and ceasefire in Gaza amidst growing global movement for Palestine
Content Warning: Mentions of violence, death, antisemitism, and Islamophobia Students flooded out of class at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 25 to join a growing crowd at the Y-intersection, many donning keffiyehs, waving Palestinian flags, and holding signs in support of the Palestinians in Gaza. The protest eventually moved to the[Read More…]
Where have the queer men gone?
In the Feature of the week: We’re queer, but are you here? In his search for a community of queer men, Copy Editor Matt Adelberg delves into queer life on campus—its promises, failures, and futures.
