Lisam • October 8, 2009

Imagine: white benevolent heroes, a desolate backdrop, small black and brown children. Sound familiar? You know the drill – it’s your generic IDS poster promoting internships in the Third World. It seems that one of the most normative ways to be a contemporary do-gooder is to reach out beyond Canada’s… Read More

Niko Block • October 8, 2009

The McGill chapter of the Quebec Public Interest Research Group (QPIRG) publicly responded on September 28 to a campaign encouraging students to opt out of fees paid to the group. QPIRG Opt-Out – which is composed of members of the Anatomy and Cell Biology Student Association, the Liberal Party of… Read More

Eric Andrew-Gee • October 8, 2009

Facing a $3.9-billion budget deficit, the Quebec Premier Jean Charest’s ruling Parti Liberal du Quebec (PLQ) is proposing to start charging tuition for CEGEPs across Quebec. Calling the proposed fee “modest,” Finance Minister Raymond Bachand introduced the idea on Saturday during what was dubbed the government’s pre-budget meeting. Xavier Lefebvre… Read More

admin • October 8, 2009

This evening, Choose Life hosted controversial speaker Jose Ruba on the McGill Campus. As the event began, approximately 15 counter-protesters interrupted Ruba, and began singing childrens songs and asking Ruba to leave. Two students were arrested, and at least 10 Montreal police officers were called to the scene. The Daily… Read More

Justin Scherer • October 8, 2009

Fall is here, and that means that I, and most of my friends, are sick. As an antidote, I prescribe soup. Nothing warms your innards and makes you feel better than a warm bowl of delicious, rich soup. These are two of my favourite soup recipes. French (Canadian) Onion Soup:… Read More

Naomi Endicott • October 5, 2009

At SSMU Council Thursday, VP Clubs and Services Sarah Olle announced that a referendum question to finance an independent McGill Tribune has been pushed back to next term. In an interview after the event, Olle explained that the Tribune had not been able to complete the necessary work to hold… Read More

Joël Thibeault • October 5, 2009

Every other week, Joël Thibeault writes a column for French learners, as a way of encouraging them to practice their French. V ous marchez sur Sherbrooke en direction de votre cours situé dans le pavillon des arts. Vous croisez deux hommes qui échangent quelques mots: -Esti qu’t’es cave! -Mon tabarnak,… Read More

Daniel Lametti • October 5, 2009

I n Roald Dahl’s 1966 short story, “William and Mary,” before the main character William dies of cancer, he writes his wife Mary a letter to be opened seven days after his death. When the time comes, Mary is hesitant to read it. William wasn’t a very affectionate husband and… Read More

Niko Block • October 5, 2009

Last Thursday, volunteers outside Berri-UQAM metro Amnesty International asked passersby to stop and sign a petition demanding an end to the Israeli military’s ongoing blockade of the Gaza Strip. In recent months, Amnesty has criticized both Gaza’s Hamas-led government and the government of Israel for violations of the laws of… Read More

Quinn Albaugh • October 5, 2009

I’m transgender. This reality has made me view the world in ways that differ from how society portrays it, and these differences have motivated me to write. In general, most people are not aware of transgender issues. This is particularly clear to me when I come out as transgender. One… Read More

Riva Gold • October 5, 2009

It was so nearly the perfect evening. A warm, clear summer night marred only by intoxicated underage tourists and the glowing neon lights of the local dépanneur. My friends and I were attending a social function and we were asked to “dress to impress.” I was nearly out my front… Read More

Mari Galloway • October 1, 2009

The push to make the streets of Montreal safer for cyclists moved into high gear this past weekend with Vélo! Vélo!, an idea-sharing conference organized by the city that brought together bicycle enthusiasts, cooperatives, and bike shop operators from several Canadian cities. Cycling in Montreal has become increasingly hazardous in… Read More

admin • October 1, 2009

The McGill Global Food Security conference will be held over three days next week and will host over 400 participants. The goal of the conference will be to help define a Framework for Action at the end of the conference, which will enable participating countries and organizations to pursue actions… Read More

admin • October 1, 2009

The Fund for Public Interest Research, a fundraising and canvassing operation that raises money for American non-profit organizations recently settled a $2.15-million class action suit brought on by canvassers who worked for the organization between December 2000 and May 2007. The suit alleged that the Fund failed to pay workers… Read More

admin • October 1, 2009

At the event hosted by McGill’s Choose Life club last Thursday, three spea-kers from the Silent No More Awareness Campaign shared their personal experiences with the negative effects of abortion – in the hope, they emphasized, of warning students of the dangers of a practice that the rest of society… Read More