Montreal is often nicknamed the “Underground City” due to its large pedestrian subway network. How many kilometres does this network run? Which McGill professors discovered the chemical element radon in 1899? Annie L. Macleod was the first woman to earn a PhD at McGill. In which department did she complete[Read More…]
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Take the Tribune’s Science and Technology quiz
In 1989, Alan Emtage, a graduate and system administrator at McGill, created the first Internet search engine, which present-day search engines still rely on. What did he call his search engine? a) WebCrawlerb) Yahooc) Archied) ChatGPT As of Fall 2025, which faculty had the largest number of students enrolled? a)[Read More…]
Take The Trib’s Black History Month quiz
In what year did William Wright, the first person of colour to earn a medical degree in Canada, receive his degree from McGill’s Faculty of Medicine? a) 1824b) 1848c) 1863d) 1907 What is the Canadian government’s theme for this year’s Black History Month? a) Black Liberationb) Black Excellencec) Black Legacy[Read More…]
Take The Tribune’s Science and Technology quiz
Which McGill campus building has an observatory on its roof? a) McIntyre Medical Buildingb) McCall MacBain Arts Buildingc) Burnside Halld) Ernest Rutherford Physics Building What causes the glowing green light in the sky over Montreal? a) The aurora borealis / northern lightsb) The Desjardins Complexc) Global warmingd) Aliens Barbara Althea[Read More…]
QUIZ: Guess these eight movie and TV characters, out of context
Here’s a hint: Each character is a university student—just like us! The next time you and your new friends chill out by the Roddick Gates, make sure to act like this character and start accusing them of trying to murder you. It’s not her fault—she’s just trying to look out[Read More…]
