Nicolas Boisvert-Novak • February 16, 2009

Thinking twice about the Outremont microcosm Read More

Ricky Kreitner • February 16, 2009

“We might test judgement by asking, on the issue of Iraq, who best anticipated how events turned out.” – Michael Ignatieff, in his 2007 essay “Getting Iraq Wrong” Ask my mom – she’ll tell you I’m terrible at admitting my mistakes: I pout; I throw a temper tantrum. Read More

admin • February 16, 2009

An Inside View of the Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda Monday, February 16, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Chancellor Day Hall, Stephen Scott Seminar Room, 3644 Peel Listen to Paul Skolnik, who defended General Gratien Kabiligi, former Chief of Military Operations in the Rwandan Armed Forces, on the military case before… Read More

Marzieh Ghiasi • February 16, 2009

While evolution has formed the core foundation of biology, 150 years since Darwin’s theory of evolution, was published, it remains as controversial as ever. According to a 2007 poll released by Angus Reid Global Monitor, only 59 per cent of Canadians believe the theory of evolution, while 22 per cent… Read More

Sarah Mortimer • February 16, 2009

As Cultural Studies buzzwords dance flippantly over my head, I abandon my lecture for sanity in the form of online news reports. First, BBC tells me that Obama is predicting more bank failures, and The New York Times confirms that John Updike is still dead. Hanging my head in remorse,… Read More

admin • February 16, 2009

Plans to bailout bankrupt Hippodrome in conflict with community centre proposals for 2,500 social housing units Read More

Nicholas Smith • February 16, 2009

Council approved a combined $20.40 a year increase to ancillary fees Thursday, allowing the administration to increase the Student Services Fee, the Athletics Fee, and administrative charges. However, a further $10 a year for the Student Services Fee and the Athletics Fee were submitted for approval in a referendum in… Read More

admin • February 16, 2009

Last week, Principal Heather Munroe-Blum released a statement on the economic downturn and the effects it will have on the University. Her observations paint a grim picture: McGill is underfunded, and has been since long before the downturn; its endowment Read More

Diane Salema • February 16, 2009

Considering online symptom searching and digital self-diagnosing Read More

Camille Holden • February 16, 2009

Diane Obomsawin illustrates the mysterious case of Kaspar Hauser with child-like sensitivity Read More

Nicholas Smith • February 16, 2009

Students debate whether “pro-life” is oppressive Read More

admin • February 16, 2009

Weapons, to state the obvious, are extremely complicated. High-tech explosives are not something your average McGill student understands particularly well. This may be one reason why the student body, as a whole, is relatively under-informed about ongoing weapons research taking place at our University. Yet perhaps there are other reasons… Read More

Alison Withers • February 16, 2009

New licensing for McGill’s health technologies could benefit many Read More

admin • February 16, 2009

Last Thursday, 450 students voted against debating the motion to condemn the bombings of educational institutions in Gaza. A question that I thought would reach common agreement instead aroused the emotions of many, and proved to be the source of countless arguments. When we refuse to take a stance, are… Read More

admin • February 16, 2009

“If it bleeds, it leads,” goes the journalistic maxim. But it is clear that not all blood is equally worthy of the front page. Supposedly impartial news productions aim to catch your attention, pull at your heartstrings, and keep your interest. Photographers capture what you’ll look at; journalists write about… Read More