Dear Tribune, I caught a cold a few days ago and as the days pass by, my runny nose and rusty cough keep getting worse. I don’t feel like I can skip classes because we’re in the middle of midterm season, and I badly need to study. How can I[Read More…]
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Learning beyond the classroom with the Arts Internship Office
In 2002, responding to popular demand, Anne Turner inaugurated the Arts Internship Office (AIO) to provide services meant to prepare Arts undergraduate students for that daunting and amorphous next step: Life after a BA degree. Housed in the Leacock Building, the AIO helps returning Arts students access and apply to[Read More…]
How to stay safe and minimize risk while protesting
Protesting plays a vital role in student life. Standing up for your rights, advocating for those of others, and raising awareness for causes that you hold dear are powerful ways to make your voice heard. Currently, we are witnessing one of the biggest waves of student activism since the Vietnam[Read More…]
Spicing up college cooking
After a taxing day of conquering marathon lectures and navigating dense readings, you return to your apartment with a quiet sense of accomplishment. Unfortunately, the relief of your homecoming is short-lived. Student life has yet another trial in store for you: Dinner. For many university students, the never-ending to-do list[Read More…]
Comparing prices at go-to student grocery stores
With rising prices and an increasing cost of living, many students are keeping a close eye on grocery prices, but comparing deals across stores can be time-consuming and tedious. Luckily, we’ve done some of the work for you! The Tribune visited Metro, Provigo, and Segal’s to compare prices for 12[Read More…]
Empowering perfectionist students with personalized support
Perfectionism in students has become an epidemic. In today’s high-pressure society, younger generations are increasingly striving for unattainable standards, often at the expense of their mental health. Anxiety and depression are rising among students, especially in competitive academic environments like McGill University. David Dunkley, Associate Professor in McGill’s Department of[Read More…]
To fly or not to fly: Soaring into Canada’s Uncompetitive Skies
With midterms approaching at a rapid pace, McGill’s reading break is an alluring opportunity for well-deserved rest, gruelling last-minute study sessions, or maybe even a quick trip back home. Given that 50 per cent of McGill’s incoming students come from out-of-province or abroad, the Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport can[Read More…]
Best spots to lock in on campus
Although the semester has just begun, time at McGill flies by quickly, and it’s essential to prepare for the demanding coursework ahead by finding the best study spots. Look no further! The Tribune has some fantastic recommendations to help you make the most of your study sessions. Nahum Gelber Law[Read More…]
Top-tier terrasses
Montréal truly comes alive during the warmer months, when restaurants swing their doors—and ceilings!—open to transform into al-fresco dining rooms. These charming outdoor spaces attract both locals and tourists alike; enjoying delicious dishes and refreshing drinks while soaking up the precious sunlight is an unparalleled experience. The Tribune presents our[Read More…]
American students should be grateful for McGill’s rigid grading policies
In the past decade, there has been a massive uptick in average university grade point averages (GPAs) in the United States (most notably) but also in countries such as the United Kingdom. This data became especially alarming after university reports identified top U.S. universities such as Yale and Harvard as[Read More…]
