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Stricter bail is a far cry from justice

PG. 5

TNC’s ‘Girl in the Goldfish Bowl’ is hilariously eccentric

Morris Panych’s dark comedy brings humour, surprise, and wonder

Bianca Romero Gallegos Contributor

What’s the common denominator between the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 and a mother seeking to abandon her family? The death of a goldfish. At least, this is what the precocious Iris tries to convince us of in Tuesday Night Café’s (TNC) production of Girl in the Goldfish Bowl

With hilarious dialogue, authentic performances, and poignant direction, Girl in the Goldfish Bowl achieves memorable status among productions put on by the performing arts group.

The play, written by Canadian playwright Morris Panych, is narrated by Iris (Jaimie Coplan, U0 Arts), a highly intelligent and talkative 10-year-old. She introduces us to her quirk-filled and complex household during a point of palpable tension caused by a crisis in her parents’ marriage. To make matters even more complicated, Iris takes in an unexpected stranger by the name of Mr. Lawrence (Skyler Bohnert, U1 Arts) when she finds him on the shore, as she firmly believes he is the reincarnation of her beloved goldfish.

PG. 11

To Montreal, my second love Lessons in community care from rural India

PGs. 8-9

Peering into the universe with gravitational lensing

Bringing the outdoors in: How to make your student apartment greener

The benefits and challenges of indoor plant parenthood

Margo Berthier Staff Writer

A healthy indoor plant is seen as the mark of a student life well-balanced. Not only do they add a touch of colour and life to any living space, but they also provide numerous health benefits. For many McGill students, however, caring for these green babies can be a challenge. From a dearth of sunlight in cramped bedrooms to long breaks with nobody home, keeping indoor plants alive and thriving can be a difficult task. Whether you have a green thumb or are a keen beginner, read on to learn more about the benefits of indoor plants and how to care for them in your student apartment.

Benefits of indoor plants

Houseplants are an affordable way to add a touch of nature to your indoor spaces and enhance the overall aesthetic of your home.

PG. 14

McGill releases updated version of mandatory “It Takes All of Us” program

Lily Cason News Editor

Content warning: Mentions of sexual violence

McGill launched a new version of its mandatory “It Takes All of Us” program, an online tool meant to educate the McGill community about sexual violence, on Jan. 30. The updated version was created by the Office for Sexual Violence Response, Support and Education (OSVRSE), McGill’s Teaching and Learning Services (TLS), and the Office for Mediation and Reporting (OMR).

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The original program, introduced in 2019 and modelled after Concordia University’s version of “It Takes All of Us,” took approximately 45 minutes to complete and was composed of four modules that used “character-driven scenarios” centred around sexual violence and consent.

PG. 13

PG. 3

When it rains, it pours: The Martlets’ artistic swimming is back

Martlets place in top three in nearly all events at McGill Invitational

Julie Ferreyra Contributor

After a two-year hiatus, McGill’s Artistic Swimming Invitational made its long-awaited comeback on Jan. 21. Following back-to-back wins in the 2019 and 2020 editions of the invitational, expectations for the Martlets were higher than ever.

Events are split into competitor levels ranging from novice (no competition experience at the national or provincial level after the age of 12), competitive (any swimmer who is registered with Canadian University Artistic Swimming League (CUASL)), and experienced (athletes that competed nationally or internationally before joining CUASL, or competed provincially after the age of 12). This year, McGill competed in every event, except for the novice duo, presenting two solos, two teams, and a duo in the experienced category, along with a solo and team in the novice category.