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Administrators, students present
Will Vanderbilt • January 26, 2009
The recently formed McGill Food Systems Project (MFSP) presented its mandate Thursday at a meeting that also included a presentation by McGill Food and Dining services of its sustainability projects. The MFSP aims to unite disparate campus research in order to maximize the ecological, social, and economic sustainability of McGill’s… Read More
Trans group talks out the space between [M] and [F]
Kartiga Thiyagarajah • January 25, 2009
Group focuses on support, safe space, and life beyond the gender dichotomy Read More
Police shootings connected to racial profiling
admin • January 25, 2009
Deeper legislative structures trigger discrimination at a national level Read More
Unpacking the Jewish cultural identity crisis
admin • January 25, 2009
Some young diaspora Jews have strong cultural and spiritual ties to Israel, making carte blanche criticism challenging Read More
Calm masses congregate in D.C.
Alison Withers • January 22, 2009
WASHINGTON—As a record-breaking sea of people assembled on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Tuesday to witness the inauguration of Barack Obama, America’s 44th president, a deep serenity washed over the crowd. From all over the world, a pilgrimage of supporters calmly waited in anticipation to witness the historic ascent… Read More
News Brief: Right to write in French to be on syllabuses
admin • January 22, 2009
The right of students to submit graded assessments in French will be more widely publicized, thanks to two amended motions passed at yesterday’s Senate meeting. The first motion clarified the sort of assignments students are allowed to submit in French, and the second required all course outlines to reiterate that… Read More
Principal defends tuition increase, travel policy at Council
Erin Hale • January 22, 2009
The majority of international tuition goes to provincial government Read More
With Israel in conflict, experts urge intervention
Ethan Feldman • January 22, 2009
International apathy leaves Hamas alone to protect Palestinians: anthropologist Read More
Obama fans cram into Gert’s
Humera Jabir • January 22, 2009
With applause, standing ovations, a few salutes, and even tears, McGill students packed into a crowded Gert’s bar yesterday morning to watch as Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States. Standing shoulder to shoulder, inches from the television screen, the crowd became silent as… Read More
Israel supporters want peace
Vicky Tobianah • January 22, 2009
Hillel McGill rally sought to add Pro-Israel voices to the university forum Read More
Nairobi students celebrate Obama
admin • January 22, 2009
NAIROBI, Kenya—Nairobi’s storefronts were covered in posters with Obama’s face as the city geared up for his inauguration on Tuesday. A Nairobi University professor explained that students “unilaterally took a day off school,” opting instead to watch Obama’s inauguration on a stage set up by Citizen TV, a local station. Read More
Pro-lifer seeks liberal support
admin • January 22, 2009
Eugenics sparks debate on abortion rights Read More
Pro-life club hosts controversial event during interim
admin • January 15, 2009
McGill students divided on Choose Life’s pictures of fetuses at crossroads Read More
Montrealers march in solidarity with Gaza
admin • January 15, 2009
An estimated 10,000 people marched Saturday in protest against the Israeli military campaign in Gaza, part of a worldwide movement denouncing recent violence. The frustrations of the crowd were tangible. Participants walked down Ste. Catherine from Peel to St. Urbain, chanting “Viva! Viva! Intifada!” and “Israel—Assassin! Israel—Terrorist!” “I feel a… Read More
Refused homeless get new beds
Hayley Lapalme • January 15, 2009
Program likely to end in the spring when funding dries up Read More