Over the course of your degree, it will be suggested to you numerous times, or at least once if you read this article, that you learn to program. The buzz around programming and prospects of making money through software loom in the form of someone, an enthusiastic programmer or a friend just learning the Ruby…
The Story Behind the Three Bares
Whether you are a blues pub regular, frequent council meetings, or even just occasionally drop by to study or hang out, you have undoubtedly passed the Three Bares mural adorning the east wall of the engineering common room. While many have seen it, most are probably not aware of the process and thought behind it.…
Price Accuracy Policy
Has it ever happened to you that you check the price of an item on the shelf to then have a cashier scan it in at a higher price? Did you know that the merchant is required to either give it to you for free, or sell it to you at the lowest price with…
Students Making McGill More Sustainable
The McGill Energy Project is an initiative that aims to promote sustainable, student-led projects. Lately, they have been making waves by involving themselves with CodeJam, an energy analysis of the RVC residence and other events on campus. The ledger sat down with MEP founder Marc-Etienne Brunet to talk about sustainability, McGill, and getting students involved…
Do We Need to Demilitarize McGill? An Interview with Demilitarize McGill
Earlier this semester Demilitarize McGill approached the Plumber’s Ledger, looking to reach out to McGill’s engineering community. So, we sat down and had a little chat about what Demilitarize is, research ethics, stickering, their desire to involve engineering students, and more. Plumber’s Ledger: What is Demilitarize McGill? Demilitarize McGill: We’re a group of students, past…
Australia: Frédérick Chagnon Takes a Trip Down Under
Reading David’s article, in the last issue, on his experience in Iceland got me thinking (again) about my own memories from the past six months. He finished his article by asking a simple question, which I assume, was meant to remain rhetorical: “Was there a better place on Earth one could spend the summer?” I’m…