Lacrosse is a sport rooted in Indigenous history and tradition, and it has maintained a significant place in Canada’s cultural tapestry since its inception. With its roots intertwined in Indigenous communities, lacrosse has long served as a unifying sport, fostering a sense of belonging and shared identity. At McGill, this[Read More…]
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Rallying to Resilience
My sweaty palm grips the racquet, the noise around me blurring. I can hear my heartbeat ringing in my ears. I step onto the court and focus on hitting my targets in the warm-up, listening to the sound of the ball making contact with the front wall. Bam. Bam. Bam.[Read More…]
Redbirds lacrosse secures win by five-point margin against Trent
Following their three-point win against the Carleton Ravens (1-3) on Sept. 15, the Redbirds lacrosse team (4–0) took the field again to face the Trent Excalibur (4–1) on Sept. 21. Simply comparing McGill and Trent’s game statistics, the game was predicted to be a tough one. Trent held the first[Read More…]
Know Your Team: McGill Kendo Club
Many McGill students only encounter the McGill Kendo Club through brief glances into the glass windows of the Aerobics Room on their way to the B2 gym. In the hallway, the dull whirl of the air conditioner and the B2 stereo system muffle most of the noise coming from the[Read More…]
Know Your Athlete: Caroline Crossley
Having recently returned to Canadian soil one Olympic silver medal richer, Caroline Crossley was a prominent member of the Canadian Women’s Rugby Team at the 2024 Paris Olympics. As an incoming student in the Faculty of Law, she has had to balance a demanding curriculum with her international athletic commitments. [Read More…]
Martlets soccer defeats UdeM Carabins in season home opener
Martlets soccer victoriously kicked off its season, defeating the Université de Montréal (UdeM) Carabins with a tight scoreline of 1-0. The players battled it out in the Percival Molson Memorial Stadium to energetic cheering from the nearly 800-person crowd. McGill dominated the beginning of the first 45 minutes, controlling the[Read More…]
Moments of celebration
A MUPPS x Tribune collaboration: For the past two years, I have been given the opportunity to cover McGill’s varsity games and, as a farewell to my time at McGill, this is what I will leave behind: photos of people enjoying their sports and celebrating their wins with their friends and teammates.
Redbirds and Martlets fear consequences of tuition hike on varsity sports
On Oct. 13, the Quebec government revealed its plan to raise tuition for out-of-province and international students. In the immediate aftermath, students flooded the streets of Montreal, protesting the proposed hike and fearing its consequences on their university experience. Shortly thereafter on Nov. 2, McGill University Principal and Vice-Chancellor Deep[Read More…]
Varsity Roundup: What you may have missed in McGill varsity sports the week of Nov. 23-26
Redbirds Hockey Riding the momentum of a three-game win streak, the Redbirds (9–5–1) faced off against the Concordia Stingers (9–6) on Nov. 23, in a highly anticipated showdown between Montreal rivals. The spotlight fell on goaltender Alexis Shank, who put on a remarkable show with 22 saves in the first[Read More…]
Beyond the Stands: A Tribute to Percival Molson Stadium
There are a few places you encounter in life that you know will imprint on you forever. For some, these places are marked by unimaginable beauty; for others, it’s the unforgettable memories sunk into the very ground. Often, you cannot predict the impact these places will leave on you––whether it’s[Read More…]
