Reduced capacity restricts student circulation
Attempting to recruit new members, clubs and services set up tables at the Students' Society semiannual activites night last Wednesday, but many were disappointed to find that the Shatner building's new capacity restrictions caused long lines and disgruntled attendees.
GRASPé leads rally in support of student-run food services
Last Thursday's protest against the closure of the Architecture Café, organized by the Grassroots Association for Student Power, saw students from various faculties banding together to rally support for student-run food services. "All of this hullabaloo concerning the Arch Café is a surprisingly welcomed response from the normally docile McGill student body," said Brynn Smith-Raska, U3 cultural studies.
Continued Canadian support desired
Canadian policymakers, ambassadors and academics convened across the street from McGill last Wednesday to debate and discuss Canada's mission in Afghanistan, a day after Afghan President Hamid Karzai appealed to the people of Quebec for their continued support during a visit to Ottawa.
Students demand longer hours
While it is common knowledge that breakfast is the most crucial meal of the day, students returning to Macdonald campus this fall found that they will not be able to get this meal from the Centennial Centre Cafeteria, one of two eateries on campus. McGill Food Services made the decision to open the cafeteria for only four-and-a-half hours each day, which sparked rumours amongst staff and students that the cafeteria would soon be shut down altogether.
Can McGill handle a serious threat?
In the wake of tragedies like Dawson College and Virginia Tech, post-secondary institutions across the United States and Canada have begun reviewing their own security plans. According to McGill Security Services Interim Associate Director Pierre Barbarie, a McGill large-scale disaster plan had been drawn up, but is still pending final review.
'Winners Of Wonderment' lab aims to pique interest in sciences
This past Monday, Imperial Oil executives and a group of high-school students were shown a presentation packed with scientific feats, including a levitating electromagnetic train and a McGill professor who was submerged in 400 gallons of water, all presented by the "Winners of Wonderment Lab," led by Brian Alters, by professor of evolution education.
New council looks good on canvas
After the creation of the Arts Undergraduate Theatre Society last year, a new Fine Arts Council is in the works for the Arts Undergraduate Society in hopes of encouraging new projects and coordinating the different existing fine arts activities at McGill. "We see opportunities at schools like Concordia, just not here," AUS President RJ Kelford said.
Students reap benefits of rooftop garden
During the summer, McGill's architecture department teamed up with Roof-Top Gardens to illustrate how urban agriculture can be a real possibility by growing an assortment of vegetables and fruits over the concrete steps of the Burnside building. Last Thursday, the architecture department and the local organization held a Harvest Festival in front of Burnside building.
Car-free day promotes sustainability
Campus was unusually devoid of cars last Thursday as McGill partook in Car Free Day. Instead of driving, people were encouraged to leave their cars at home and resort to alternate means of transportation. Vehicles were turned away from the Roddick Gates, though a limited number of cars were given access through the Milton entrance.
Match boosts AIDS awareness
Groups of students tossed away their shoes last Thursday on Lower Field to participate in Lose the Shoes, a soccer tournament that raised $1,900 for AIDS research. Coordinated by Africa is REAL (Responsibility to Elevate Awareness of Life), the event drew 25 teams to play three-on-three games.
Currie Gym goes up in smoke
Monday, the roof of McGill's Currie Gymnasium went up in smoke because an electrical feed to the Macdonald substation building caught fire. The building was immediately evacuated and there were no student injuries. One firefighter, however, sustained minor burns while attempting to contain the fire to the electrical equipment room.