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Truffles, two ways
Marlee Rubel • January 19, 2012
In 2007, Casino tycoon Stanley Ho purchased a 3.3 pound white truffle mushroom from Tuscany for a whopping US $330,000 at an auction in Hong Kong. With this in mind, I would like to showcase both the devil and the angel constantly lurking on my shoulders when it comes to… Read More
Suing over silicone
admin • January 19, 2012
French-made breast implants raise public health concerns Read More
The before you, and the after you
admin • January 12, 2012
Examining the long-term effects of PTSD Read More
Advocating for invisAbilities
admin • January 12, 2012
Ethan Yang discovers how we can accommodate people with “invisible” chronic illnesses Read More
It’s hot in here
Marlee Rubel • November 28, 2011
It has been a strange past couple weeks here at McGill. We’ve had our safety impeded by unnecessary riot police, and our campus has turned into a battleground. But, fortunately, some fine leaders have stepped up to remind us that our anger can be turned into inspiration and positive action. Read More
Just one drink?
admin • November 28, 2011
Clinical director at the MUHC Addictions Unit discusses alcohol usage in university Read More
Reaching protestors with food
admin • November 28, 2011
"La cuisine du peuple" provides a dining option for the occupiers Read More
Into the life of an Environment student
admin • November 17, 2011
Many of us have seen Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth, a documentary outlining the impending doom of the planet, and have hopefully heard something about global warming. But, what is it to actually study the phenomenon of climate change and other environmental issues? Well, I hope to share some insight… Read More
An emerging threat in the fight against HIV/AIDS
admin • November 17, 2011
Growing apathy regarding the epidemic may undermine previous efforts Read More
Oh, the monthly pains
Alyssa Favreau • November 17, 2011
It’s happening: the painters are in, Aunt Flo is coming to visit and you’re surfing the crimson wave. In short, it’s that time of the month. Getting your period is less than fun, and changes in hormonal levels can affect your mental and physical state during the cycle, so here… Read More
The skinny on fatphobia
Roxana Parsa • November 17, 2011
As children, we are taught to fear many things – the evils of drugs, alcohol, and violence, for example. But another concern in particular has begun to stand out: the fear of being fat. This notion is clearly shown in a recently-published children’s book titled Maggie Goes on a Diet,… Read More
Witnessing an amputation in a rural hospital
admin • November 10, 2011
A U3 BSc student at McGill recounts his final experience shadowing doctors in India Read More