India Das-Brown
India Das-Brown is one of The Link's Vol. 46 co-news editors and was Vol. 45's fringe arts editor. She enjoys leopard print and spoken word.
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NewsCSU postpones JMSB seat ratification, faces questions on staff member barred from campus
At a Nov. 26 meeting, the Concordia Student Union council delayed ratifying the newly elected John Molson School of Business representative, as the seat remains filled until the current councillor’s term ends next month. The meeting also featured questioning about the campus ban on campaigns coordinator Julianna Smith, low voter turnout and faculty job cuts.
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NewsConcordia draws outcry over decision to cut limited-term teaching positions
Concordia University’s decision to cancel all limited-term teaching appointments next year has sparked grief and outrage among faculty, several of whom believed they were on the verge of securing more stable positions next year. The move is part of efforts to reach a $31.6 million deficit target, and will save roughly $1 million, says the university.
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NewsCSU councillors accused of breaching policy after blocking two fee levies
Two Concordia Student Union fee levy questions were blocked from reaching the fall student ballot. Art Matters and the Legal Information Clinic say the decision undermines students’ right to decide funding democratically.
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NewsCSU council votes down motion to send Art Matters fee levy increase to student ballot
The Concordia Student Union voted against sending Art Matters’ proposed fee levy increase to the fall by-election ballot, despite majority support. The student-run arts festival sought to raise its 25-year-old levy from $0.08 to $0.10 per credit to sustain programming amid inflation.
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NewsWhat happened last year at Concordia University
Walkouts, sit-ins and advisory council resignations peppered Concordia University’s timeline last year. This retrospective looks at what happened and how the university responded.
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NewsConU 101: A must-read guide
Navigating campus resources can be overwhelming, whether you’re new here or just out of practice. Here’s an overview of the most essential student services.
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Fringe ArtsMUTEK lights up Montreal with six days of digital creation and conversations
With six days and nights of audiovisuals, masterclasses and conversations about the bold ideas it’s become known for, MUTEK returned to Montreal in full force.
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NewsTear gas, police violence and broken glass at Montreal Rad Pride protest
Tear gas, shields and a wall of police met this year’s Rad Pride demonstration in Montreal. Organizers say what’s usually a night of “combative festivity” was cut short by police violence.
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Fringe ArtsIndigenous voices to gather for Montreal’s International First Peoples’ Festival
Indigenous artists from across the globe will gather in Montreal this August for a 10-day celebration of arts, resistance and unity at the 35th International First Peoples’ Festival.
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CSU delays vote to fire chief electoral officer
The Concordia Student Union delayed a vote to remove its chief electoral officer after councillors raised concerns about fairness and lack of meeting notice.
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News‘Enough is enough’: Montrealers protest seized Gaza-bound aid boat
Hundreds gathered in protest outside Montreal’s Israeli consulate less than 24 hours after Israeli forces detained 12 activists, including Greta Thunberg, aboard the Gaza-bound Madleen.
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NewsIn Gaza, ‘We will cultivate it with seeds of love and irrigate it with blood and tears’
In the face of two interconnected crises in Gaza—the deliberate destruction of educational infrastructure and a weaponized food system—community-based approaches have increased to provide alternative education and food distribution networks.
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NewsA new approach to food security in Montreal
A tiered pricing system is making fresh produce affordable for downtown Montreal locals.
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Fringe ArtsTunes from the moon
Groovy cosmonauts Les Moontunes are moving toward a heavier metal sound—but intuition is still the main leader.
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NewsCSU election concerns raised at council meeting
The CSU’s Feb. 12 regular council meeting focused on election oversight issues and union support for Concordia Research and Education Workers, with other motions left unresolved.
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NewsFlu cases continue to rise in Canada
Heading into February, flu cases in Canada continue to climb, following the seasonal surge in respiratory illnesses.
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NewsStudents rally outside Board of Governors meetings at Concordia and McGill
Students urged McGill University and Concordia University to boycott, divest and sanction for Palestine.
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Fringe ArtsDiscovering a witch’s craft
Meet Mahigan Saint-Pierre, the professional folk witch behind Kitchen Toad.
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Fringe ArtsRachel Cusk reinvents the novel, again
Parade is sharp-witted, free-spoken and does not reveal any kind of convention.
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