Sara Parker

Despite appearing untouchable in the voter polls, the CAQ has experienced some choppy waters. In this election alone, it has suffered from severe blunders and potential scandals — not to mention a lacklustre debate performance from its…
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Wordle is specifically designed to use only three to five minutes of your day, offering no additional levels or means of stimulation. Furthermore, the site collects the bare minimum of data necessary from you — only cookies that remember…
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The threat of the Metaverse extends beyond those currently posed by Facebook: it is a threat of complete control of its users. While this may seem alarmist, Meta’s ability to shape daily life is something to be feared.
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In this edition of MIR's coverage of the 44th Canadian Federal Election, Sara Parker, Grace Parish, and Adam Steiner discuss the highlights of the French language leaders debate, the fight for Quebec's 78 seats, and the best suits of the…
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Internships are incredible experiences for students, and earning a sought-after position is a testament to their drive and intelligence. However, the ubiquity of unpaid internships disproportionately benefits financially privileged students…
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Both the Taliban and the Afghan government stand to lose from a peace deal: the Taliban will likely have to sacrifice parts of their ideological platform, while the Afghan government will undermine its own legitimacy. This, therefore, begs…
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One can hardly be surprised that students carefully coordinated and prepared for a Fight Night — after all, it could have been worse — due to the apparent lack of socialization they experience in residence and in their daily lives. A…
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While the concentration of these platforms may be convenient for consumers, they are fatal for the once innovative tech industry, and American legislators understand that. However, by failing to impose stricter data regulation on Big Tech…
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Although French language and history are essential aspects of Canadian history, its prominence in our culture wanes as the appeal of French-language instruction is reduced to academic advantages. I question why programs like FI are not…
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COVID-19 has wreaked immeasurable havoc, much of which could have been prevented if it were not for the persistent discrimination against the most vulnerable from the very systems designed to protect them. 
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In our modern world of digital commerce, the global nature of the Internet undermines much of the power of conventional state borders. It has become economically undesirable and nearly impossible for a country to isolate itself from the…
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Although the lack of stringent regulation has allowed innovation to run rampant, unregulated use of advanced technology could have serious consequences in the long-term. The evolution of digital technology has outpaced legislators, leaving…
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In this edition of McGill International Review’s American Elections Podcast, Amine Kanoun, Sara Parker and Tilila Bakrim cover the March 10th Democratic Primaries, Biden's rise to frontrunner, the continued relevance of other…
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Bernie Sanders has officially won the popular vote in the first three contests of the Democratic Primaries. Is he on his way to the nomination? MIR Writer Sara Parker, Editor Rebecka Eriksdotter Pieder and Editor-in-Chief Alec Regino…
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After a shaky start in Iowa, the Democratic Primaries have officially kicked off in New Hampshire, where voter turnout was impressive. MIR staff writers Amine Kanoun, Justine Coutu and Sara Parker sit down to chat about the results and…
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The personalization of politics may claim more ground as younger generations inherit more political power. In a conversation with MIR, two young political candidates discuss challenging the traditional definition of a politician, and the…
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Sara Parker and Tilila Bakrim attended the RE-WORK Deep Learning and Responsible AI Summit on October 24 to 25 in Montreal, a conference for AI-related industry professionals, from computer scientists to journalists to policymakers. This is…
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The B.C. forestry industry was once proof that natural resource-based industries can turn a profit and serve to protect the environment, as long as they adhere to sustainable practices. However, decreasing demand for lumber and increasing…
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Staff Writer Sara Parker speaks to a member of the NDP McGill about the NDP platform, and why they are the best choice for voters in the upcoming general election. This podcast is part of a wider mini-series involving McGill's…
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On this episode of MIR's Canadian Federal Election Podcast Miniseries, Staff Writer Sara Parker had a chat with members of Liberal McGill to discuss their party's platform, Liberal Party policies, and the upcoming general elections.…
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The pro-choice movement is now on more precarious ground than ever before. By actively working to decrease freedom of choice for American women, the US is quickly nullifying progress made towards human rights almost fifty years ago.
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