In This Issue
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OpinionsEditorial: You only know half the story
As students head back to school and familiarize themselves with Concordia, The Link invites you too look beyond promotional material to find out what actually happens at the university.
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OpinionsEditorial: Planting down roots
The Link is looking to find steady ground after years of transitions with a new team, publication schedule and pay structure.
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OpinionsThe radical value of doing nothing
Boredom is the new currency and the most radical act of self-preservation.
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OpinionsA love letter to Montreal
Montreal’s energy, neighbourhoods and opportunities make it a city that welcomes curiosity and rewards exploration.
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OpinionsThe hidden debt of fashion’s understated aesthetic
Quiet luxury’s fixation on minimalism and exclusivity reinforces racial and class biases, highlighting the need to acknowledge and celebrate the influence of non-white communities in fashion.
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OpinionsWhy we should still care
It is hard to find the motivation to stay politically motivated with how things are seemingly getting worse. But in the face of adversity, we can still fight back against dehumanization and disinformation through small acts to recuperate our energy.
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OpinionsStudent unions show systems can be changed from within
Concordia University’s student union shows that institutional funding can empower, not silence, student activism when paired with democratic governance and accountability.
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OpinionsThe price of being palatable
Short-form content has reworked the online intellectual landscape, condensing complex ideas into palatable fragments.
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OpinionsWhy student democracy doesn’t feel like democracy
Low turnout and insider rules keep most Concordia students disengaged, except when the stakes are real.
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NewsSpeak up, grannies!
Activism defies age, as some older women across Montreal continue to dedicate years of their life and work to honourable causes well into their 80s.
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NewsConcordia University looks beyond U.S. suppliers amid tariff war
Canada’s tariff war with the U.S. comes to campus as Concordia University officials deal with rapidly changing government mandates.
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NewsConcordia University collected millions in late fees and penalties from students
Concordia University students paid millions in various penalties to the university every year, even as they have dealt with high cost of living and low employment rates since the pandemic.
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NewsConcordia food groups struggle to meet demand
The People’s Potato and the Hive Free Lunch are trying to expand their reach with rising food insecurity among students. They are looking for increased funding, improved kitchen space and student support to reach this goal.
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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 ArtsThe Link’s guide to Montreal’s nightlife
The Link’s shortcut to Montreal nights—cheap drinks, packed floors, hidden gems, and the community that keeps it all alive.
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SportsStep into fantasy sports
Looking to learn more about fantasy sports? The Link’s multi-sport fantasy guide is here to help, just in time for hockey, football and basketball season.
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SportsBasketball champion brings NBA Finals trophy to Montreal
Oklahoma City Thunder guard and Montreal native Luguentz Dort has blazed a trail for young Canadian basketball players to follow, and celebrated with them this summer after winning the NBA championship
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Fringe ArtsLe Cypher X: The city in real time
What starts as a loose groove can lock into something that feels rehearsed for weeks. At Le Cypher X, instruments and voices take on new shapes every Thursday night, but the challenge remains the same: make the room feel alive.
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