Rookies of the Year Karl Forgues Karl Forgues, a 5’9”, 200-pound linebacker from Repentigny, Quebec was named RSEQ defensive Rookie-of-the-Year this past season and was arguably the best player for the Redmen footbal team. Forgues was one of the lone bright spots for the team this season, finishing second in[Read More…]
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A decade lost: Rebuilding Redmen football
Since the 2005 hazing scandal, Redmen football has experienced a decade of on-field futility. Over the past eight years, the team has had five winless seasons. It’s gone through three coaches in that time span, and frankly, the only thing consistent about the team seems to be their awful record.[Read More…]
Editorial: Admin’s decision on women-only gym hours fails to engage students
On March 20, Deputy Provost (Student Life and Learning) Ollivier Dyens released a statement refusing the controversial request of women-only gym hours that has resulted in debate both on and off-campus. The statement, which came as a surprise to many, cited McGill’s nature as a secular, co-educational institution as the[Read More…]
Know your McGill Athlete: Katie Caldwell
“When you swim for McGill, it’s all about what you do for the team,” Katie Caldwell, captain of the Martlet Swimming team, said. “I really enjoy that […] aspect of […] having that whole team behind you and scoring points for your team.” Caldwell has experienced a lot during her[Read More…]
Spotlight on: McGill Alpine Skiing Team
They’re McGill’s version of the Crazy Canucks–and frankly, they just don’t get enough attention around here. Quebec is home to some of the best ski hills in the country, and while you and your friends are getting drunk on the slopes with the SSMU Ski and Snowboard Club on the[Read More…]
Sitting down with McGill Athletics and Recreation’s Director Drew Love
With nearly 20 years of experience as an athletics director, Drew Love, McGill Athletics and Recreation’s current executive director, is the epitome of a CIS lifer. Love will be stepping down from his position at the end of this year, closing an immensely successful and impactful chapter of his life[Read More…]
Hockey: Martlets fall 5-0 to Mustangs in CIS Finals
McGill Martlets 0 Western Mustangs 5 Despite being the No. 1 seed in the National Championships and the defending champions, McGill was unable to successfully repeat, falling flat in a 5-0 blowout to the Western Mustangs and settling for silver. It marked[Read More…]
Basketball: Silver medal finish for Martlets in best season ever
McGill Martlets 47 Windsor Lancers 60 Although it was a historic season for the McGill Martlets, it was ultimately not a perfect one. This past Sunday, the top-ranked Windsor Lancers defeated McGill 60-47 for their fifth straight CIS Championship under McGill alumnus Chantal Valée. The Martlets recorded their best finish[Read More…]
The week that was for McGill Athletics: March 10
BY THE NUMBERS 4 Number of years in a row the Martlet basketball team has captured the RSEQ Championship. 18 Points recorded by junior centre Melodie Daoust over the nine games she has played for the Martlet hockey team. 283 Saves made[Read More…]
Commentary: Exercising justice at the McGill Fitness Centre
Controversy stirred on campus last week as Soumia Allalou and Raymond Grafton, two McGill Law students, reached out to the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) asking for endorsement for the implementation of women-only hours at the McGill Fitness Centre. Despite the fact that this is a common feature in[Read More…]
