Flare • 6th September 2016

Studying Hacks You Need to Know About This Semester

A schedule that goes something like lecture, library, lecture, library requires a LOT of brain power. It also means battling many an annoying peer, see: the girl who types exclusively with the tips of her acrylic nails, the guy who scrolls Facebook so many times you’ve memorized his newsfeed and anyone who doesn’t turn their phone sound off prior to class (this should honestly be illegal). Read up on our tips and tricks and you’ll stay focused on your road to a 4.0—or something pretty close

Flare • 28th July 2016

What Trainers Eat: The Best Pre-Workout Snacks

Munchin’ on the same old pre-gym granola bar can get stale fast, so, with your bored tastebuds in mind, we tapped trainers across the country for the one snack they can’t work out without

Flare • 15th July 2016

Eugenie Bouchard on Makeup, Game Day Rituals and Crazy Fans

Eugenie Bouchard, or Genie as she introduces herself, has been the frontrunner for Canada’s Darling ever since the Grand Slam singles finals at Wimbledon in 2014. Besides honing her killer tennis game, she loves online shopping, Italian food and Insta-ing the sh*t out of her life. That means she’s just like us, right? Not quite—at only 22, Genie is the 40th best tennis player in the world, and she has a global following

Flare • 26th May 2016

5 Must-Listen Podcasts for Your Summer Roadtrip

It’s a radio renaissance, people! AKA the best time for anyone who is great at listening. You can fill your headphones full of whatever you want—from poignant and personal storytelling (eg. Modern Love, based on the New York Times’ weekly reader-submitted essays) to the funny and feminist—hat-tip to Crimson Wave hosted by Toronto besties and comedians Natalie Norman and Jess Beaulieu. Here are our 5 fave podcasts sure to keep you occupied, interested and amused as you zoom off to the nearest bea

Flare • 5th July 2016

Meet the Babe Behind Big Gal Yoga

Ever worry about how you look during pigeon pose? Start following Valerie Sagun—the founder of Big Gal Yoga (@biggalyoga)—and tell your inner body shamer to shut the front door. The 28-year old California-based yoga practitioner and artist is one of the first body-positive yogis to document her practice on Instagram; she currently has more than 139,000 followers thanks to her fierce posing, killer workout ensembles and inspirational #realtalk

Flare • 7th July 2016

OINTB’s Samira Wiley on Boobs, Bartending and Her Next Big Role

Poussey and her gorgeous grin won the hearts of anyone who watched Netflix’s Orange Is The New Black, snagging a spot as fan-fave throughout her escapades with BFF and comrade Taystee (a.k.a. Tasha Jefferson, played by Danielle Brooks) and a budding, touching romance with Brooke. In the recently-dropped and much-acclaimed season four, Poussey’s story [<<<<>>>>] comes to a tragic end with her accidental death at the hands of hapless guard Bayley, a timely, important plotline

Flare • 22nd June 2016

The Best Toronto Pride 2016 Events

Flare • 28th June 2016

Dream Scenes for The Real Housewives of Toronto

Corus Entertainment has confirmed the launch of The Real Housewives of Toronto, set to premiere in winter 2017 and it’s a good thing too—we’ve been itching to see some more True North Housewives ever since the Van City edition was cancelled, reportedly due to unprecedented levels of mean (for Canadians, anyway). In the meantime, we’re imagining the scenes, and the characters, we hope to see in the first season. Producers, take note!

Flare • 4th July 2016

#SlayLadySlay: July's Best Dressed Stars

Everyday is a slay for Kendall, but this #OOTN gave us heart palpitations akin to when we see the waiter bringing over our food. After walking on water (almost literally) for the Fendi 90th anniversary catwalk show, Jenner slipped into this flirty off-the-shoulder dress, the perfect shade of red lip (how does she do that?) and some peep-toe heels (ummmm, yup).

Flare • 23rd June 2016

5 Celebrity Emojis We Want Right Now

This pop diva has all the makings of a perfect emoji muse: the long, swishy pony, the fluttery eyelashes, the painted pout. Plus, with ArianaMojis comes the ability to express the fear of a) a VS angel wing hitting you mid-performance, b) the boy who is approaching your BFF across the bar, and/or c) Monday mornings.

Elite Daily • 28th January 2015

The Bigger, The Better: 10 Things You Learn From Having A Big Family

Growing up with three brothers was a blessing and a curse: chaotic, hilarious, life-changing and filled with jock straps. I distinctly remember being 6 years old, awaiting the birth of my third brother and thinking to myself, “When the hell is this going to stop?”

Unwritten • 15th April 2015

Young, Wild and Free: To Bra, or Not to Bra?

Every girl in the bra-wearing Western world can attest to the fact that the best part of any day is when you unhook those three deadly metal clasps from between your shoulder blades and let it all hang out. As the torturous wire contraption slips off of your arms, you can hear your chest sigh with relief.

The McGill Tribune • 26th November 2013

Undergrads in limbo: divided TA protection

Students typically understand education at McGill at two levels—graduate and undergraduate studies. However, not every faculty at McGill is as clear-cut as this system appears; in the Faculties of Law and Medicine, students are considered undergraduates even though most applicants have already completed an undergraduate degree.

The McGill Tribune • 8th October 2013

McGill community addresses gentrification in QI project

The potential gentrification of a Montreal neighbourhood as a result of the Quartier de L’Innovation (QI) development project was the topic of a discussion group held by McGill’s Social Equity and Diversity Education (SEDE) Office last Friday. The event was part of SEDE’s second annual Community Engagement Day (CED)—a day of discussions, speaker events, and activities aiming to bridge the gap between the university and the surrounding community.

Bull & Bear • 19th February 2016

The Bull & Bear | Student Innovation Issue (p30-31)

From Brainiac to Billionaire: How the World's Richest Turned Potential Into Power

The Huffington Post • 23rd January 2016

You Are Not What You Study: Why Your Major Doesn't Define Your Future

In the realm of moneymaking and "life experience necessary" jobs, most of your majors probably are very useless.

The McGill Tribune • 24th March 2015

Campus Spotlight: MyVision

MyVision (MV) is a global enterprise of young people with a mission to find a solution to the world’s social issues through social business. MV McGill came to fruition in 2012 thanks to business partners and McGill undergraduate students Yashvi Shah and Joanna Klimczak. It has since evolved into a global network and is one of the largest networks in the world of young leaders building social business.

Unwritten • 5th June 2015

Broke-Ass, But High Class: The Dilemma Every 20-Something Experiences

We are the generation that no one seems to really understand. Our parents were blessed with a really simple idea: graduate from college and then get a job. They were not worried about what kind of degree, or how many degrees they could list on their resume; as long as you were “qualified,” you were good to go for life. The modern reality is that the definition of “qualified” is now virtually unknown, and finding your place in the real world takes a lot of hard work and sheer luck.

Unwritten • 9th December 2014

10 Vital Pieces Of Advice Every 20-Something Needs To Live By

Before we can be the successful President and CEO of [insert name of huge, international company here], we have a lot of work to do and a lot of mistakes to make – a time also known as our twenties! There won’t only be mistakes, but also a lot of emotions and changes. It’s an extremely exciting time in any persons life, but whenever you’re feeling overwhelmed with this newfound adulthood, remind yourself that you aren’t alone. No one really knows what they’re doing.

The McGill Tribune • 3rd February 2015

Round Table Tours

Montreal provides an incredible culinary experience that reveals and excels in an array of cultural eats and customs. One way to fully experience the city is through food, of which Montreal has no shortage. However, Mélissa Simard, founder of Montreal’s Round Table Tours, does not think visiting individual restaurants is enough, because each restaurant is only one piece in the city’s puzzle.