A last-minute battery replacement for your beloved laptop that’s well past its prime. A new top for a first date when you have nothing to wear. A warm pair of gloves because, yes, Montreal really is as cold as your mom warned it would be. A trip to the Eaton[Read More…]
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Winter in Montréaland
As we approach the frigid winter months, students from warmer climates who are spending their first winter in Canada may be wondering how to best prepare themselves. Gearing oneself up for winter can be anxiety-inducing for many, from the high prices of apparel like winter coats to confusing labeling practices.[Read More…]
Paws and priorities: Navigating pet ownership in university
Between the lure of companionship and the realities of student life, university pet ownership comes with emotional rewards—but also financial, logistical, and ethical challenges. Here’s what students had to say about the benefits and burdens of owning pets. For many, pets provide essential emotional support. Kate Rood, U1 Arts, got[Read More…]
The Montreal Vegan Festival showcases veganism beyond the plate
The Montreal Vegan Festival is an event celebrated not only for its culinary experience, but also for its invitation to rethink our approaches to food, beverages, and even fashion, all while supporting local entrepreneurs. From Nov. 9 to 10, the Grand Quai du Port de Montréal hosted this immersive experience[Read More…]
Anti-Black racism permeates Quebec’s journalism and legal system
Content Warning: Mentions of anti-Black racism and violence. Last month, an incident in Longueuil—a 20-minute drive from Montreal—shocked me tremendously. On Oct. 2, a 46-year-old woman by the name of Stéphanie Borel threw boiling water at a 10-year-old Black boy, leaving him with second-degree burns on his face, head, torso,[Read More…]
image+nation’s 37th Film Festival highlights Canadian legacies of queerness
“Representation is power. Representation is a political act,” Kat Setzer, Director of Programming for image+nation’s 37th Festival Film LGBT2SQueer Montréal, told The Tribune. image+nation culture queer, a non-profit dedicated to encouraging and nurturing 2SLGBTQIA+ culture and storytelling, kicked off their annual film festival on Nov. 20 with their opening night[Read More…]
The light is always greener on the other side
It’s the neverending question lingering in the back of everyone’s mind, the eternal darling in the dark of Montreal urban legend—the unspoken elephant in the room, if that elephant were green and also floating a hundred metres in the air. For decades, there have been reported sightings of an ominous[Read More…]
Two Thanksgiving sweet treats to bring some of home to Montreal
With American Thanksgiving quickly approaching, the sun setting earlier, and longings for comforting home-cooked meals increasingly omnipresent, homesickness for the holiday season is at an all-time high. While this time of year may be tough for Americans missing Thanksgiving, these sweet treats will hopefully offer a little taste of home.[Read More…]
Supporting youth aging out of care is a community responsibility
I was not a political person. Yet, my identity is politicized, and every action I have taken is seen as a political statement. Driven by the wave of demonstrations in 2020 against police brutality, systemic racism, and the oppression that weighs heavily on our community—including the African diaspora, Indigenous peoples,[Read More…]
Fall festivities flop: A reflection on pumpkin & autumn spice drinks
Despite the ongoing seasonal joy and fall festivities, the best season of the year—subjectively—will soon come to an abrupt end. This marks the beginning of finals and the fast-approaching end of the school semester. As a fourth-year Science student, my university experience has often consisted of late nights and cheap[Read More…]
