The Tribune’s editorial board presents its endorsements of the candidates for the Fall 2024 Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) by-election for the Vice-President (VP) Student Life and VP Sustainability and Operations positions. Editors researched and communicated with each candidate before leading an editorial board discussion on the candidate’s qualifications[Read More…]
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Candidates face off in SSMU by-election debate
On Nov. 19, roughly 20 students met over Zoom for a candidates’ debate as a part of the by-election to fill vacancies in the Vice-President (VP) Student Life and VP Operations and Sustainability executive positions at the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU). This election follows the resignations of the[Read More…]
SSMU VP Sustainability and Operations resigns, second executive departure this semester
The Vice-President (VP) Sustainability and Operations of the Students’ Society of McGill (SSMU), Meg Baltes, announced her resignation at a Legislative Council meeting on Nov. 7. This follows the resignation of the former VP Student Life, Chloe Muñoz, who left the position on Oct. 29. Baltes will be staying on[Read More…]
Halloweekend unmasked: How McGill students celebrated
This year, Halloween fell on a Thursday, which set the tone for a thrilling and festive weekend to follow. For McGill students—especially those recovering from midterms—Halloweekend served as a reward, with festivities ranging between frat events, parties, club outings, and other fun gatherings. With the large range of options to[Read More…]
SLASA’s role in building community ties at McGill
McGill is home to various identity-based clubs that enrich its student life. One of the largest is the Spanish and Latin American Students’ Association (SLASA), which boasts over 1,900 members. SLASA offers a vibrant community-driven space for Hispanic and Latinx students on campus. Since the academic year began, SLASA has[Read More…]
If walls could talk, what would they say? 
In my first year of university, I stumbled upon a poster calling for research subjects for McGill’s Translational Research in Affect & Cognition (TRAC) Lab. They were running a study on U0 students’ emotions, by having me wear a strange helmet to measure my brain activity while I played some[Read More…]
Fall referendum CKUT fee increase passes, SSMU Base Fee increase fails for fifth time
The Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) closed the Fall 2024 Referendum polls on Nov. 8. Just 17.2 per cent of downtown campus undergraduate students cast a vote, two percent less than that of the Winter 2024 referendum. Six out of eight of the referendum’s ticket motions passed with a[Read More…]
How to support your American friends as the presidential election looms
As Election Tuesday approaches, it’s likely to be a tense week for our neighbours to the south. Here’s some advice from a concerned American to help you look out for your friends from the States. Check in about their plans for election night With months of build-up, no clear polling[Read More…]
SSMU VP Student Life Chloé Muñoz resigns
The Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) Vice-President (VP) Student Life, Chloé Muñoz, announced her resignation from the role at the Oct. 24 Legislative Council meeting. Her resignation is effective Oct. 29. SSMU will run a by-election to fill the position and the remaining executives will share the responsibilities of[Read More…]
McGill Global Brigades is building bridges in global health
McGill is home to many student clubs focused on global issues like sustainability and public health. Among them, McGill Global Brigades stands out as a club that encourages students of all fields and interests to roll up their sleeves and collaborate for public health initiatives. Not only does it create[Read More…]
