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Innocent until proven positive
admin • September 15, 2008
The Daily’s Nadja Popovich investigates the global trend toward the criminalization of HIV/AIDS Read More
Just don’t look down
admin • September 8, 2008
The Daily’s Claire Caldwell takes on the rock climber’s guide to life. Read More
Snakes, SSMUshies, and Ladders
admin • September 4, 2008
With the SSMU executive geared up for their year ahead representing the student body, The Daily provides you a run-down of where we think they might fall off the board and which freshly minted campaign promises they’re likely to deliver on. President Kay Turner Roll the dice Turner claims she’s… Read More
Wrecked: Shanty time!
admin • September 2, 2008
You will soon find that even Montreal natives can be affected by their secluded island lifestyle. Thankfully, long-time inhabitants have discovered a myriad of ways to expend energy and avert cabin fever (not to mention boredom, the silent killer). One method popular among youths is to attend large musical gatherings. Read More
Wrecked: Tunes and tomes
admin • September 2, 2008
Forgot to pack adequate reading material before you set out on the high seas? Agonizing over which CDs you’d bring if you were stranded on a desert island? You’re in luck – Montreal is full of hidden gems to satisfy all your reading and listening needs. The Word 469 Milton… Read More
Wrecked: The powerful
admin • September 2, 2008
A group of privateers rule ship McGill with an iron hook. They have a taste for evicting groups from campus spaces, unilaterally hiking student fees, and restricting campus protest. Principal Munroe-Blum Captain of the McGill galleon, Heather Munroe-Blum is working on bringing money to the school. A big fan of… Read More
Wrecked: Get yer grog
admin • September 2, 2008
Yo ho ho… Everyone likes to relax on the poop with a bottle o’ rum now and then. So here are some of the best places around Montreal to take a break from hauling lines. Editors’ Pick: Miami 3831 St. Laurent A real dive: Miami is small, shady, probably home… Read More
Wrecked: Castaway cuisine
admin • September 2, 2008
Roasted jungle rat and coconut milk just not cutting it anymore? Well, if you’re looking for some new culinary experiences to wash that memory out of your taste buds, you’re in luck…. Café Santropol 3990 St. Urbain Relax on one of Montreal’s prettiest garden terraces with a giant sandwich in… Read More
Wrecked: Arrrrt!
admin • September 2, 2008
Marooned on the island, Montreal natives and castaways alike often find themselves seized by creative impulses. Those recently washed ashore can appreciate the city’s vibrant collection of paintings, photos, and installation pieces at the following spots across town. Editors’ Pick: Belgo Building 372 Ste. Catherine O. Belgo is an inconspicuous… Read More
Wrecked: Mutiny?
admin • September 2, 2008
The island of Montreal is divided along more fronts than just the biguns and the littluns. A plethora of activist bands offer opportunities for you new castaways to ditch your apathetic stance. You don’t even need to dip into student politics to stay afloat in the big issues of the… Read More
Know your island: Montreal politics
admin • September 2, 2008
As one of the few cities in North America with political parties at the municipal level, Montreal’s political field has recently been dominated by Gérald Tremblay and his party Union Montreal. When the provincial government merged all the cities on Montreal Island in 2001, Tremblay swept to power over former… Read More
Wrecked: Defeat scurvy by eating green
admin • September 2, 2008
Off Campus Frigo Vert Frigo Vert is a collectively-run, non-profit, anti-capitalist health food store near Concordia that sells relatively inexpensive and frequently local and organic food. Find bulk and vegan products that are hard to come by elsewhere. A neccessary membership costs $20, but results in slightly cheaper prices. (2130… Read More
Wrecked: Mutinies and storms
admin • September 2, 2008
These issues are sure to wake you in your sailors’ hammock. And maybe send you running for your rum ration. Campaign McGill The ambitious $750-million capital campaign launched last year has surpassed its halfway mark, but we’re still waiting for over $200-million from private interest groups to wash up on… Read More