In This Issue
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News
Out-of-province student faces tuition raises and no support
Alison Prissinotti, an out-of-province student at Concordia University, says she felt abandoned by the university when her tuition increased after switching programs.
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News
The dangers of ‘anti-mask’ rhetoric
The rise in “anti-mask” sentiment is harmful for the protection of student activists and for public health.
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The rising prominence and exploitation of anti-intellectualism
Amid rising conservatism, unaffordable education, and ignorance legitimized by powerful figures, anti-intellectualism has become prominent in today’s political climate.
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Opinions
Editorial: The Link condemns the alarming resurgence of modern fascism
The Link aims to spread awareness of the rise of fascism and some of the movements that try to fight extremism. -
Opinions
Your definitive Palestine Media Toolkit
Canadian media overwhelmingly manufactures consent for Israel’s genocide in Gaza. This toolkit provides the essential groundwork for young journalists to critically assess Palestine coverage and avoid common issues when covering this beat.
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Opinions
U.S. nationalism on a concerning rise since Trump’s inauguration
A political system built over hundreds of years proved to be unexpectedly fragile against Trump’s onslaught.
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News
The toxic cesspool that is online anime culture
Anonymous, online forum sites such as 4chan are at the root of the online anime fandom’s long-standing alt-right reputation.
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Opinions
Fat bodies, discipline and the politics of size
Fatness is never neutral. It’s judged, disciplined and treated as a problem to fix. In a world obsessed with control, simply existing in a fat body is seen as defiance, whether you mean it to be or not.
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Opinions
The American fascist agenda
The 20th century saw the rise of fascist regimes that contained hyper-nationalistic militancy, a capitulation to capitalist elites and reactionary xenophobic policies. The policies adopted by the current Trump administration and the growing popularity of far-right parties are eerily similar to the playbook fascists used. -
News
Your TikTok algorithm is not your friend
Although social media platforms have been said to be developed to emulate addictive experiences like gambling, TikTok’s algorithm in particular has been scrutinized.
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Opinions
The problem with pseudo-radicalism in discourse.
Performative activism, more focused on messaging than meaningful action, functions as a branding exercise rather than substantive resistance.
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Opinions
Poilievre’s Canada mirrors Yoon’s South Korea
Pierre Poilievre’s propaganda foreshadows a dark future for Canada that mirrors the socio-political shadow of the South Korean president and conservatives. -
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Breaking the cycle of online self-radicalization
Discussing the appeals and dangers of the alt-right rabbit hole and strategies to counter internet radicalization through education, discussion and personal support.
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News
Weekend-long event to promote values of anarchism
Taking place from March 28 to March 30, Rafales anarchist camp is a three-day bilingual camp seeking to promote revolutionary and anti-authoritarian ideologies.
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Fringe Arts
Dolls need doctors too
Dolls and stuffed toys are more than just playthings—they’re cherished companions, carefully restored by experts across Canada.
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Fringe Arts
Kimpov Eap shows us how to survive and thrive
Discover the palette of Kimpov Eap, whose brushstrokes become outlets of her history of resilience as a Cambodian refugee.
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Fringe Arts
The colonial and fascist legacies in our museums
How do museums normalize white supremacist ideologies to maintain the status quo?
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Fringe Arts
Fashion and fascism 4 dummies
Fashion has often flirted with fascism—think designer military uniforms and the glamorization of authoritarianism. Some brands have even backed fascist regimes, while others have flipped the script, using design to defy ideology and become symbols of rebellion.
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Fringe Arts
Dr. Martens: Laced with history
Designed as sturdy, practical workwear, Docs became popular among the working class, especially factory workers, postal employees and police officers. But by the 1970s and ’80s, Docs had been adopted by a host of British subcultures, from punk to goth to grunge.
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Sports
Alice Fleming’s record-breaking night signals bright future for Concordia basketball
Alice Fleming caught fire, draining 10 threes to set a RSEQ record and lead Concordia to a dominant win! More than just a big game, her performance signals a promising future for the Stingers.