According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 20 million new cancer cases and 9.7 million cancer-related deaths occurred globally in 2022. These numbers are expected to increase in the coming decades, increasing the need for resources to be allocated to cancer research and support. Worldwide, organizations such as[Read More…]
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McGill’s Refugee Parliament: A collaborative effort to amplify migrant voices
On Saturday, March 15, the Refugee Parliament, in partnership with the International Development Studies Student Association (IDSSA), The Refugee Centre, and the McGill Refugees Research Group, hosted the Refugee Parliament Conference. Created in Fall 2022 by Alessia Mottet, Maria Radu, Saadet Serra, and Shona Moreau as part of their SWRK[Read More…]
How P[h]assion weaves creativity with activism
Fashion has long been more than just clothing—it is a language of identity, activism, and community. For Montreal’s queer youth, style serves as a powerful form of self-expression, allowing individuals to navigate their identities while participating in a larger cultural dialogue. This intersection of fashion and advocacy is at the[Read More…]
TEDxMcGill makes waves by celebrating ripples
TEDxMcGill brought together seven speakers and two performances by McGill students at their annual conference on Feb 9. TEDx events are similar to TED Talks, except that they are independently organized all over the world by community groups who have obtained a free license from TED to use their name[Read More…]
Dinner with a Stranger seeks to set students up for social success
When you picture modern match-making services, you might be inclined to imagine social apps that run algorithms at lightning speed to assess the compatibility of two candidates, offering a suitable pairing in just a few seconds. Dinner with a Stranger McGill takes a different approach to pairing people up: Interested[Read More…]
Beep! Beep! Why you should be using this bright yellow student service
Often, I recall the childhood excitement of the morning before a school field trip. I practically leapt from my bed, because the day was not like most. Quickly, I ran to the kitchen and packed my lunch for the journey ahead. One shoe, followed by the other; I moved through[Read More…]
Putting down roots: An introduction to Little Forests McGill
The lush canopies of Mount Royal may be the most quintessential of Montreal’s renowned green—and soon to be red and orange—spaces; but thanks to one McGill club, students and city residents alike may soon have new woods to admire in their downtown backyard. Little Forests McGill, a student association founded[Read More…]
Why you should join a club in your first year
Whether it’s your first year or your last, clubs are an integral part of student life at McGill. A cursory glance at someone’s laptop in the library can reveal their extracurricular alliances from publication clubs to environmental groups. With the buzz of Activities Night fading away into the rearview and[Read More…]
Shaky Beginnings
McGill Students Knitting Club: An inclusive atmosphere for all things yarn
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