Challenging societal perceptions and misconceptions
Starting next week, expect to see a torrent of teal ribbons around campus. Throughout April-National Sexual Assault Awareness Month-a number of local campaigns will be introduced dedicated to increasing public awareness about sexual violence in our society.
McGill researchers tackle Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Last week, New York Times Magazine's cover story followed the experience of Amorita Randall, a navy officer who recently returned from Iraq. The piece, entitled "The Women's War," by Sara Corbett, describes Randall's experience: "Beginning in Kuwait; through much of her time in Iraq.
Redlight magazine's war on prudes
"Yay for fucking!" Who can disagree with that? With all the turmoil going on around us, it's almost soothing to know that people still have their priorities straight (or bi-curious as the case may be). This statement comes from Nessie Giovanna, U3 east asian studies, one of the two co-founders of McGill's newest and only sex publication, Redlight magazine.
The AHSA organizes first student gallery on campus
At a school whose fine arts program is, well, non-existent, it is good to know that there are places where creativity-starved students can go to get their artistic fix. Made up of a handful of ambitious art history students, The Art History Students Association organizes and runs a number of art-related events for students who are either in the department or harbour a deep appreciation for the artistic form.
The two ultimate climage change experts compete
AL GORE Background: Since the release of his best-selling novel and hit film An Inconvenient Truth in 2006, former vice-president Al Gore has received extensive media attention, some laudatory and some critical. Political observers accuse Gore of having ulterior motives (presidential aspirations, perhaps?) and the scientific community contends that that both his book and film contain substantial factual errors.
Becoming Miss Montreal and the "Paris of the North"
Call me a kvetch and an ingrate, but for most of the school year, this iceberg of an island is far from the ideal location to nurture a flourishing romance. I mean, where else do florists warn their customers not to buy flowers during blizzards? I'm talking about the fact that the flowers shrivel and die before the door behind them has even slammed shut.
Drink that exam stress away-no alcohol necessary
There's nothing like curling up with a warm, soothing cup of tea. Yet as an occasional or avid tea-drinker, have you ever considered tea's history, ingredients, production and/or possible health benefits? The following is a concise-and nowhere near exhaustive-guide to help you become a tea connoisseur.