Samuel Kayll
Samuel Kayll is The Link's Volume 47 editor-in-chief and was Volume 46's sports editor. If pineapple Jarritos had caffeine in them, he would be dead.
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SportsConcordia graduate and former Link sports editor releases new book
Julian McKenzie has worked everywhere in sports media, including as The Link’s Volume 35 sports editor. The Link got the chance to talk to him about his recently released book, Black Aces: Essential Stories from Hockey’s Black Trailblazers.
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SportsStingers 4, Redbirds 3 (OT): Concordia emerges victorious in the Corey Cup
The Concordia University and McGill University men’s hockey teams wrote a classic chapter in their crosstown rivalry, with Concordia coming back to pull out an overtime victory.
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SportsAn uncertain future for McGill women’s rugby
After McGill University announced the elimination of 25 club and varsity sports teams, the women’s rugby team jumped into action to save their program. But even after raising over $80,000 in funding for the 2026 season, can the team maintain their competition long-term?
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SportsEmma Nonnenmacher creates balance in a fast-paced life
From Haguenau to Montreal, Emma Nonnenmacher has made a name for herself as a marquee prospect for the French national women’s hockey team. In her first season with Concordia University, she explains how she manages the workload.
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SportsThe U Sports-NCAA dilemma
Young Canadian athletes often see the U.S. and the National Collegiate Athletic Association as the ideal destination to continue their professional aspirations. But what happens when things go sideways—and what can Canadian universities provide as an alternative?
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SportsStingers 2, Gaiters 1 (OT): Concordia earns signature win in a heated rivalry matchup
The Concordia University women’s hockey team treated a packed Ed Meagher Arena to a signature game on Pride Night, slipping past their conference rivals to extend their dominance.
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SportsStingers 4, Martlets 2: Concordia grit too much for McGill
The Concordia University women’s hockey team picked up their first win of 2026 in a classic match against its rivals
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SportsMcGill athletic cuts set to affect Concordia competition
McGill University recently slashed its athletics program, eliminating 25 varsity and club programs. Critically, the departure of women’s rugby could upend the balance in the Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ) and Concordia’s place in the conference.
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NewsConcordia student groups denounce administration after far-right outlet appears on campus
Concordia University club StartUp Nation invited journalist and self-described Muslim Zionist Luai Ahmed to a Nov. 17 event where Rebel News reporter Alexandra Lavoie also appeared and filmed. Her presence, which violated the university’s policy on media access, has drawn criticism from multiple student groups who say Concordia failed to intervene.
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SportsAzzurri 10, Stingers 0: Italy swarms Concordia
The Concordia University women’s hockey team suffered defeat in a matchup with the Italian national team as part of the Azzurri’s pre-Olympic training tour.
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SportsNot all fee levies are created equal
A second year on the ballot for Concordia Recreation and Athletics’ proposed fee levy increase ended in failure again. What went wrong, and how can organizations improve their chances?
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SportsHow sweaters and socks shaped the life of Concordia’s newest hockey star
From Ontario to New Brunswick to Quebec, Ekaterina Pelowich took an unorthodox path through the world of hockey. But her drive’s never wavered, and she’s ready to help push Concordia University towards another national championship.
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SportsA season to be proud of for Concordia flag football
With an excellent regular season and championship game finish, the Concordia University flag football team can hold its head high.
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SportsStingers 5, Martlets 0: Concordia opens home conference play with a shutout
With high expectations for the year, the Concordia University women’s hockey team reminded everyone of its dominance with a straightforward home win.
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SportsStingers name new men’s basketball interim head coach
Following a standout playing career and a successful coaching stint, Damian Buckley will lead the Concordia University men’s basketball team during the 2025-26 season.
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SportsFueling the game starts outside the arena
As athletes progress, they prioritize learning how informed, personalized nutrition boosts performance and well-being.
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SportsStingers 27, Vert et Or 23: Concordia rallies to take down Sherbrooke
The Concordia University football team recovered from a first-half deficit to grind out a win over the Université de Sherbrooke Vert et Or.
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SportsStingers 7, Warriors 0: Concordia sweeps Waterloo
In an extended match at the Theresa Humes Cup, the Concordia University Stingers women’s hockey team earned a sliver of revenge with a dominant win against the University of Waterloo.
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SportsInternational sports federations must take a stand on Israeli athletics
It’s entirely possible to ban Israeli national teams from participating in world competitions. So why haven’t we seen it yet?
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SportsThe impact of U Sports’ transfer rule changes
As Canadian university sports prepare to enter a new era of player empowerment, how do the new rules affect the universities whose recruitment strategies rely on continuity and loyalty?
