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All hopped up: Oktober is for lovers (of beer)

Joseph Watts • October 2, 2008

In München steht ein Hofbräuhaus Eins, zwei, g’suffa! Da läuft so manches Fäßchen aus Eins, zwei, g’suffa! In Munich there’s a Hofbrauhaus One, two, drink! That’s where the kegs are rolled out One, two, drink! Everyone has an idea about what Oktoberfest is – the German word for binge-drinking, lederhosen… Read More

Watch out Hogwarts, here comes McGill

admin • September 25, 2008

You can find them on lower field, practicing hard. They warm-up, choose sides, and start a scrimmage. They could be any ol’ sports team, except the game they’re play comes straight out of the magical world. With broomsticks between their legs, and bludgers clutched in their hands, this group of… Read More

Colonel Sanders hosts PETA wedding

admin • September 25, 2008

Vegans tie the knot at KFC to promote new meatless sandwich in Toronto Read More

Friends with food: How to impress your crush – er, we mean, study effectively

admin • September 25, 2008

What: “Study” Break Chocolate Chip Cookies How much it will cost : Stocking your baking cabinet for a long time (flour, sugar, vanilla, etc.): about $15 A big block of butter (450g, enough for two batches of cookies): $2.50 A bag of chocolate chips: $1.99 – $4 (varies depending on… Read More

Voices for choice

Erin O'Callaghan • September 18, 2008

Reproductive rights are brought to the fore in panel discussion over two new documentaries Read More

All Hopped Up: A man for all saisons… and IPAs, and bocks

Joseph Watts • September 18, 2008

McGill grad starts his own big city beerfest Read More

Friends with food: How to impress your roommates

admin • September 18, 2008

With so many of us coming to university straight from the nest where our darling parents cook every meal or order us Chinese food with care, it’s a wonder that any of us survive our first week in the kitchen. We want to help you make that other room in… Read More

A clean bill of health

admin • September 18, 2008

Head & Hands clinic offers an alternative philosophy on health care Read More

One note at a time

Lindsay Waterman • September 11, 2008

A volunteer’s time at the Long Term Care ward lifts spirits on both sides of the piano bench Read More

This just in: eat your fruits and veggies

admin • September 11, 2008

“Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” This is Michael Pollan’s mantra in his most recent book In Defense of Food. As an eater’s manifesto, this book strives to help readers find a healthier lifestyle and start enjoying good food. Although many of Pollan’s actual prescriptions may seem fairly obvious,… Read More

All hopped up: The 100-mile diet, liquid edition

Joseph Watts • September 4, 2008

As the first days of school and the last days of summer are upon us, one phase of drinking slowly morphs into another. Languidly beating the heat on a terrasse with a bottle of beer in hand turns into complaining about profs and exams over pints at Biftek. The reality… Read More

The great safe-inject debate

Nadja Popovich • September 4, 2008

New Quebec Health Minister shoots down plans for safe-injection sites around the province, local groups come out in protest Read More

“Does my teen need help?”

Nadja Popovich • April 7, 2008

The McGill Daily’s Nadja Popovich looks at abuse in “tough love” rehabilitation facilities for teens. Read More

All Hopped Up: Old world beer in New France

Joseph Watts • April 7, 2008

If, somehow, beer culture was a religion – and the zealous, prophetical, and dogmatic sides of the industry do exist – Belgium would be the holy land. Of the places on the globe where beer is given its due respect, nowhere is it revered as much as in Belgium. Belgian… Read More

Nantha’s curry

admin • April 7, 2008

Malaysian chef Nantha Kumar may be eccentric, but that in no way detracts from the quality of his cooking; in fact, some might even say it’s where the green curry gets its spice. See p. 33 for a full explanation. 1 can coconut milk 2 tbs. Green Thai paste 5… Read More