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Niall Carolan

Arts & Culture, Culture

Christmas Time: Worldwide

By Niall Carolan

As our semester crescendos into a finale of cramming and frostbite, students can be left with little to hope for….

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Arts & Culture

The Frugal Traveler’s Guide

By Niall Carolan and Paulina Pędziwiatr

As the majority of my travels are limited to trips to campus, Madonna’s Pizza, or the local dep, I was…

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Arts & Culture

Tracking Accountability

By Niall Carolan

As a student voter, you’ve been badgered for signatures, had your Facebook timeline blanketed by words of endorsement, and at…

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Arts & Culture, Survey

The 5 Types of Partiers at McGill

By Niall Carolan

1. Gerts Die-Hard Whether you are dropping in for a pint between lectures or subjecting your liver to Sangria Wednesdays,…

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Arts & Culture, Survey

The Bull & Bear Party Survey Results

By Niall Carolan and Stéphanie Thomas

McGill’s reputation precedes itself, not only as one of the most prestigious universities in the country, but also as a…

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A McGill First Year's Worst-Case Scenario Survival Guide
Arts & Culture

A McGill First Year's Worst-Case Scenario Survival Guide

By Niall Carolan

I’ll start with the place you will likely be spending most of your time, Residence. “Rez” is the perfect intermediary…

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