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Maria Cholakova
Maria Cholakova was The Link's Vol. 44 co-news editor, and Vol.45 coordinating edtior. She loves a strong cocktail.
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NewsEx-Israeli defence soldier event interrupted by counter-protest
An altercation between pro-Palestine and pro-Israel students took place at Concordia University after StartUp Nation invited an Israel Defense Forces soldier to speak on campus.
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NewsStudent contests $30 fee levy win in CSU by-election
A contestation of the recent Concordia Student Union (CSU) Studentcare fee levy increase was rejected by CSU chief election officer Ekamjot Kaur.
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NewsStudents picket and take over Hall building on first day of strikes
As part of the International University Day of Action for Palestine, Concordia University students picketed classrooms and took over the Hall building.
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NewsSASU votes to strike for Palestine
Sociology and anthropology students join student unions across Montreal in a strike for Palestine.
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NewsCSU accuses Concordia of police brutality and racial discrimination
Following the arrest of two Concordia students on Oct. 31, the Concordia Student Union held a press conference in which they accused the university of racial discrimination and police brutality.
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NewsTwo students arrested at “Cops Off Campus” demonstration
For a second time in the 2024 academic year, students are arrested on campus by police after a student demonstration demanding cops off Concordia campuses.
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Student raises concerns with $4.2 million Studentcare contract
An ex-CSU council member expressed worry regarding the cost and coverage of the new Studentcare Legal Care Program.
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NewsThe ecosystem of student politics
Ever wondered who ASFA and CSU are? Fear not, this is a simple background on how student unions and associations operate.
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NewsSPHR Concordia is going independent
While fighting for Palestine, SPHR is also facing internal changes.
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NewsA breakdown of Concordia behaviour guidelines
Concordia recently publicized their behaviour guidelines on their website.
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NewsMcGill contracts private security firm to dismantle pro-Palestine encampment
Dozens of demonstrators protest McGill’s dismantlement of pro-Palestine encampment.
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NewsConcordia to consider adopting the IHRA antisemitism definition
Concordia president attended parliamentary committee meeting to address antisemitism on campus and potential implementation of widely debated IHRA definition.
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NewsConcordia creates new task force to tackle racism on campus
Concordia has announced a new task force to combat identity-based discrimination on campus.
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NewsCSU investing $170,000 in AI chatbot
Aiming to help students find answers to questions faster, CSU is investing in a chatbot.
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Students ask for CSU to take action against Islamophobia
CSU meeting discusses Islamophobia on campus, divesting from ScotiaBank and transparency.
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NewsStudents continue to demand better sexual violence policies at Concordia
Students protest against Concordia’s sexual violence policies.
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NewsPro-Palestinian protesters barricade IDF reserve soldiers event
Over 150 protesters block CJA building, while IDF reserve soldiers are hosting even.
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NewsTuition strikes: student mobilization underway
With over 14,000 students ready to strike, associations at Concordia are mobilizing.
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NewsConcordia cancels student event involving IDF reserve soldiers
Student event with IDF reserve soldiers cancelled after student backlash.
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NewsConcordia to sue Quebec over tuition hikes
Concordia and McGill University are launching separate lawsuits against the Quebec government in response to tuition hikes.
