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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NewsIs the CSU transparent?
Students report ongoing problems due to lack of organization, issues with communications and recurring problems at regular council meetings.
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NewsCREW begins striking for better pay
CREW officially began its strike on March 12. The union is demanding that Concordia University increase the wages of its TAs and research assistants RAs.
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NewsCSU council candidates call out Students for Better
New group Students for Better is being accused of meddling with the Concordia Student Union elections.
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News‘A Unified Concordia’ slate skips CSU debate in protest
One of two slates set to debate at the Concordia Student Union annual election debate skipped out in protest.
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NewsMeet CSU slate ‘All In’
Meet the people that are running as a slate at the upcoming CSU elections.
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NewsNew chatbot app to help students is in the works
A team of Concordia University students are working on a chatbot app called Keaty to help answer student questions and help manage time and assignments.
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NewsConcordia University remains silent on assault of Palestinian student
Exactly 56 days after being assaulted on campus, Christopher Bahnan has yet to see a statement from the university.
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NewsConcordia University launches investigation into CSU
Concordia University has launched an investigation into the CSU’s recent BDS vote and suspended all future CSU bookings.
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NewsConcordia hires external security firm founded by ex-Israeli soldier
Concordia University spent $33,683 on services by an external security firm founded by an ex-Israeli soldier.
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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.
