Truth Under Fire: How Journalism Is Being Silenced from Gaza to Washington to Nairobi
Violence, censorship, and political pressure define a difficult year for global press freedom
Lisa Banti - Articles
The Commodification of Love
From teen drama to Korean dating shows, today’s television packages romance as something to binge, market, and sell back to us. Sometimes, all we want… Read More »The Commodification of Love
The “McGillian Complex”: Pride or a Problem?
What McGill’s top spot says about student pride and the fine line between confidence and arrogance
From the Streets to the Sea: International Mobilizations Converge to Break the Siege on Gaza
In an unprecedented display of transnational solidarity, more than 150,000 people across Europe and North Africa mobilized over the past week as part of the… Read More »From the Streets to the Sea: International Mobilizations Converge to Break the Siege on Gaza
Smoke Without Borders
The global fallout of Canada’s wildfire crisis
The Continental Mosaic: Immigration Sparks Unrest and Policy Shifts Across North America
As mass deportations spark protests in Los Angeles and Canada proposes tighter immigration controls, activists across the continent fight to protect migrants’ rights
Gaza’s Worsening Crisis and Montreal’s Solidarity Movement
As famine and violence escalates in Gaza, statements of condemnation ring out internationally — and McGill’s muted support collides with an uproar of student activism in Montreal.
McGill Terminates Agreement with SSMU Following Pro-Palestinian Student Strike
University cites protest conduct as cause for termination; student organizers call it retaliation for Gaza solidarity strike.
McGill on Strike: Student Solidarity for Palestine
General Assembly meets quorum as students back three-day strike for Palestinian liberation
The White Lotus and the Spectacle of Privilege
Luxury, power, and the illusion of escape
Nowhere to Go: STM Cracks Down on Homelessness
New policy forces unhoused individuals to keep moving, sparking backlash from advocacy groups
From Trudeau to Carney: Canada’s New Political Era
As Trudeau bows out, Carney steps in — bringing a banker’s playbook to Canada’s political stage
Situationships and the End of Labels
How McGill Students Navigate Love Without Commitment
Tiktok’s Uncertain Future: Social Media at a Crossroads
As Tiktok’s fate hangs in the balance, the world watches to see what comes next for social media
Igloofest 2025: Montreal’s Winter Celebration
Montreal turns icy nights into unforgettable experiences, proving that winter is just
another season to celebrate