In This Issue
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OpinionsEditorial: The cost of intervention is human lives
The U.S.’s recent attacks on Iran represent another chance for the world to finally take a stand against American imperialism. But will it?
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OpinionsEditorial: Holding the line on truth
As artificial intelligence makes misinformation easier to produce and harder to detect, governments, platforms and journalists must act quickly to protect the integrity of public information.
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NewsNew Concordia ‘AI + Creativity’ art program draws backlash
A new fine arts course at Concordia University centred on generative AI is dividing opinion on campus. Some students argue AI has no place in art education, while its instructor says the course teaches artists to question and critique a fast-spreading technology.
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NewsThe environmental cost of Montreal data centres
Montreal is emerging as a hub for new AI data centres, but researchers warn the infrastructure powering them could put pressure on Quebec’s electricity and water systems.
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NewsMontreal AI construction hub under scrutiny
The city of Montreal recently announced the development of an artificial intelligence hub downtown to allow researchers to implement AI in construction and urban planning problems. Experts give their takes on how effective AI is at providing solutions to these problems.
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NewsConcordia to extend contract with food provider with ties to ICE
Concordia University will be renewing its contract with U.S.-based food provider Aramark for another year, despite student voting to abolish exclusive contracts with the company in 2024. Student advocates today say they are concerned with Aramark’s ties to ICE and use of prison labour in the U.S.
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NewsMontreal’s $40 million investment in police cameras raises privacy concerns
Policing researchers and community advocates oppose Montreal’s planned police body and security camera implementation, pointing to the technology’s ineffectiveness, high costs and potential privacy concerns.
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OpinionsThe marketplace of morality
How influencers are secretly the CEO’s of their own self-run business that thrives on marketing from morality.
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OpinionsFanfiction x internet x reader
Censorship threatens the fanfiction communities that give marginalized voices space to create and connect.
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SportsA dynamic duo forged on ice
As the Concordia University men’s hockey team prepares to enter a new era, it welcomes two immediate contributors who already share an unbreakable bond.
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OpinionsThe case against academic AI normalization
Students are not only graded against their peers, but also against technology, forcing many to defend the humanity of their work in the face of accused AI use. As teachers struggle to detect and prove the use of AI, effective regulatory measures seem few and far between.
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SportsWhen trash talk turns toxic
An X account allegedly linked to NBA superstar Kevin Durant criticized former teammates, used slurs and joked about sending drones to Israel. How can the NBA encourage players to be good role models when fines are largely inconsequential for its biggest stars?
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Opinions
AI phobia is out, AI literacy is in
With clear guidelines and stronger AI literacy, artificial intelligence tools can support learning, increase accessibility and help students engage more critically with emerging technologies.
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SportsMeasuring between the lines
FIFA plans to introduce a new offside technology at the upcoming 2026 World Cup. How could this affect the future of the sport?
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SportsA physical game on a virtual field
Virtual reality is emerging as a new tool in sports, offering athletes new ways to train, simulate game scenarios and support recovery.
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OpinionsThe politics of internet access
The internet is often imagined as open and borderless, but in practice, access and visibility online are shaped by infrastructure, power and politics.
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SportsThe concerning rise of sports betting
With influential partnerships and plenty on-air commercial time, digital sportsbooks have become an important player in the world of sports entertainment.
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NewsThe future of age verification software
Online platforms such as Discord have been facing increasing pressure to implement age verification software, which has been met with significant backlash and has raised questions about how to properly safeguard users’ data.
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NewsThe future of local brainrot is in good hands
It’s not easy being a beloved, Montreal-based meme page—two local talents in this field share the highs and lows of being local micro-celebrities.
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Fringe ArtsMercredis Swing, stepping into swing dancing and live jazz
Mercredis Swing’s former event promoter, Nicolas Nadeau-Fredette, said the most special aspect he’s seen is the connection between the dancers and musicians, especially among those who become regulars.
