In February 2023, Loto-Québec and Groupe CH––the parent company of the Montreal Canadiens––announced their intent to build a mini-casino adjacent to the Bell Centre. The mini-casino was set to include 350 video lottery terminals and a dedicated sportsbook area. However, Loto-Québec promptly abandoned their proposal after the office of Montreal’s[Read More…]
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After a 146 day strike, the Writer’s Guild of America has struck a deal with the AMPTP
On May 2, the Writer’s Guild of America (WGA) went on strike against the American Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) to protest for fair wages, promises against the use of AI, guarantees about job duration, and other issues—shutting down the majority of continuing projects and stopping new shoots from[Read More…]
Redbirds Rugby roars in first home win of the season against Université de Montréal
Redbirds rugby welcomed Université de Montréal’s (UdeM) Carabins on Sept. 29, eager to prove themselves on home turf after two back-to-back losses. “Last year we had an extraordinary season, so this year it was hard to lose and realize that we weren’t necessarily at the same level,” second-year fullback and[Read More…]
Is ‘real’ thrifting gone for good?
You’ve likely seen them on your friends and in your feeds: Tattered Carhartt jeans, 90’s Levi’s, and Nike crewnecks from the 80s. Lately, vintage items have become coveted by Gen Z fashion enthusiasts the world over. There are over 15 million posts under #VintageClothing on Instagram, and even young celebrities[Read More…]
‘I’ll be thinking about this all my life’: Students react to asbestos exposure at McGill
Students at McGill’s Macdonald campus cite feeling frightened, isolated, and frustrated following the release of a report detailing the events that led to the asbestos-related closures of three buildings on the Macdonald campus in Winter 2023. The Internal Audit Final Report, which was released on Sept. 18, shows that Quebec[Read More…]
From Alpha to Zeta: Investigating the dark side of Greek life
In the Feature of the week: The good, the bad, and the ugly of Greek life at McGill.
Redbirds Lacrosse suffers a tough loss against Trent Excalibur during their Pride game
Following Redbirds lacrosse’s first home game last weekend, an exciting 9-8 win over the Carleton Ravens (3–1), McGill (2–2) took the field against the daunting Trent Excalibur (4–1) on Sept. 23. Midfielder Dylan James explained how the Redbirds’ and Excalibur’s history against one another factors into their pregame approach. “We[Read More…]
An open letter to Taylor Swift
Dear Taylor, The Gaylor and Swift-zerland Delegations of McGill University would like to warmly congratulate you on the success of The Eras Tour and the whole soon-to-be-billionaire thing. More importantly, we would like to beg—ahem—invite you to perform for us. Yes, the Miss Americana persona is classic, but your neighbours[Read More…]
It’s all about the lettuce!
On Sept. 21, McGill’s Lower Field teemed with anticipation, excitement, and dozens of students nervously clutching heads of lettuce. At first glance, the circle of students could be mistaken for a colony of hungry rabbits; in actuality, it was just the Lettuce Club’s third annual lettuce-eating competition. In the centre[Read More…]
All That Jas
My name is Jasjot. In Punjabi, Jasjot—pronounced “Jus-joth”—has a beautiful meaning: Light, radiance, fame, glory. In English, however, the name Jasjot—pronounced “Jazz-jot”—bears no significance. Growing up, I hated hearing my name. It was a blaring symbol of my Indian identity that excluded me from the dominance of whiteness. From the[Read More…]
