In This Issue
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NewsThe algorithm stole my appetite
Social media trends like “girl dinner” are often seen as fun and cute, but have a darker side that can promote damaging behaviour.
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NewsWhat’s here, what’s queer
Montreal is home to a variety of resources and organizations for LGBTQIA2S+ people in need — here is a brief list of gender-affirming resources in Montreal.
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NewsThe Pill problem
Women must often either take a form of birth control when they enter a relationship or when experiencing painful menstrual symptoms. While there have not been enough advances to ease the pressure on women, services like the Centre de santé des femmes de Montréal offer safe spaces for women to get access to healthcare.
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OpinionsEditorial: The streets have made our voices heard. Now, the polls will.
Montrealers have marched, protested and demanded change. Now, the city’s future depends on the choices we make at the polls.
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OpinionsCosplay as gender refuge
Cosplay is seen as an undermined creative act, but is crucial in its role as a refuge for genderqueer youth and beyond.
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NewsSkincare crazes, hack or hoax?
Viral skincare trends are shaping how young consumers approach their skincare habits. Experts share insights on which popular treatments deliver results and which pose risks to skin health.
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OpinionsMy AI girlfriend
Artificial intelligence is being used to objectify women in a multitude of ways, most notably through the trend of AI girlfriends.
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OpinionsEditorial: Whose body counts?
Some bodies are deemed valuable. Others are treated as disposable.
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OpinionsA dissection of body horror
Though it may seem gruesome and difficult for some people to digest, body horror can serve as an outlet to explore insecurities and deconstruct societal conventions.
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NewsConcordia graduate runs for Westmount City councillor
Recent ConU graduate, current Queer Concordia president, and master’s student Jessica Winton is running for Westmount City councillor. The Link sat down with her to ask about her campaign.
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NewsUnder the skin of workplace bias against body art
As workplaces evolve, bias over body art is being challenged—one visible tattoo at a time.
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OpinionsFinding your true voice
Gender-affirming voice therapy must be institutionally supported, adequately funded and formally promoted, as it is a vital component of the inclusive healthcare system for which we strive.
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OpinionsAccountability starts with us
Montreal’s biggest challenge isn’t policy—it’s a culture of accountability that only active, engaged citizens can create.
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OpinionsMontreal’s nightlife isn’t dead, it’s being killed
Montreal’s vibrant nightlife is under threat as bars and venues close due to noise complaints, weak policies and residents unwilling to embrace the city’s late-night culture.
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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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SportsShaping the future of ballet with strength and inclusivity
Camille Rouleau is breaking down barriers in ballet, while showing that artistry and inclusivity can coexist for dancers of every background.
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SportsPublic funding for professional sport, a slippery slope
In 2023, amid debates over the cost-of-living crisis, Premier François Legault invested millions in L.A. Kings exhibition hockey games in Quebec City, sparking broader questions about public funding for professional sports.
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Fringe ArtsThe chillout room boom
Reviving a staple of ’90s rave culture, chillout rooms remind partygoers that rest and safety belong at raves too.
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Fringe ArtsHeavy with desire
A poem about the weight of being seen—when the world demands smallness, desire becomes its own power.
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