Ethio-Jazz: An Essential Playlist
Ethiopian jazz music is quickly becoming a standout favourite amongst music lovers. From its inception in the 1950s, the genre…
Arts & Culture
The Importance of Comfort Shows
In today’s global digital economy, people have access to hundreds of thousands of shows, movies, and songs at their fingertips….
Pasifika Representation in Cinema: Beyond “Moana”
Two days after watching Moana 2, my “For You Page” on TikTok was flooded with critiques. Phrases like “not worth…
News
‘Canada Strong’: Why Mark Carney may be able to unite Canada
A few weeks ago, I was driving down the I-89 interstate highway on a crisp Vermont morning when I realized…
51st State Rhetoric: An American-Canadian Professor’s Perspective on Tariffs and Annexation Threats
In December 2023, then-former United States President Donald Trump stirred up controversy on his Truth Social platform by referring to…
A McGillian’s Guide to Exchange
Many McGillians say their time abroad was one of, if not the, most eye-opening experiences of their university career. Stories…
Business & Economy
Students and the Gig Economy: Balancing Work, Skills, and Studies
The gig economy, derived from the word “gig,” which historically referred to a single performance by a musician or group,…
The Financial Cost of the California Wildfires
Wildfires have always been a regular occurrence in Southern California, however, in recent years, they’ve become increasingly frequent and destructive….
The Impact of the U.S. Election on Canada’s Economic Landscape: Where Are We Headed in 2025?
As 2025 approaches, the global economy is grappling with inflation, recession, and signs of recovery. This backdrop emphasizes the impact…
Opinion
The Stupidity of Homeopathic Medicine
When I was thirteen, I broke my collarbone in gym class softball. Shattered in four places, it required two surgeries…
Montreal Winter For Newbies
A few weeks ago, while locked up in my house watching my first snowstorm through the window, I started recalling…
In Defense Of Quebec’s Linguistic Irredentism
A matryoshka is a traditional Russian doll. Once taken apart, it unveils another, smaller doll inside; the process continues until…
Media
Let’s go down a rabbit-hole of deps together!
Popping out to quickly run to the dep. Stopping by the dep on your way to a party. Whether it’s…
Reflections of Her
Feminine expression and the intimacy of female friendships in university. The onset of adulthood brings with it the personal exploration…
MVSA: More Than Just a Club – A Bridging of Cultures, A Strengthening of Bonds
At McGill University, the McGill Vietnamese Students’ Association (MVSA) serves as more than just a student club—it is a vibrant…