In This Issue
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OpinionsEditorial: Concordia has chosen the wrong sacrifice; we will not let it
After laying out the facts in long-form reporting, The Link’s task now is to explain why we stand firmly against Concordia University’s decision not to renew any limited-term appointment contracts next year. We discuss how this reflects a pattern of poor decision-making and what the community can do next.
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NewsFifty years since Quebec’s first modern Indigenous treaty
Fifty years ago, the Inuit and Cree were defending their land from a multi-billion-dollar hydroelectric project. They came out with a landmark agreement that changed the way Canada negotiates with Indigenous communities.
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NewsConcordia’s AI note-taker draws faculty and student concern
A Concordia University honours student’s simple request for a human note-taker has opened a broader debate over how the university uses AI in classrooms. The case has drawn concern from students, faculty and advocates who said the rollout of the AI tool Genio should keep students’ needs in mind first.
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NewsAtwater Community Pantry brings mutual aid to the table
Run entirely by volunteers, the Atwater Community Pantry is open 24/7 to anyone in need. With grocery prices up more than 20 per cent and rents climbing across the city, organizers and users say it’s become more than a food source; it’s a symbol of care in hard times.
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SportsNew era in the PWHL: Seattle Torrent and Vancouver Goldeneyes revealed
The PWHL reveals branding for the Seattle Torrent and Vancouver Goldeneyes, introducing two nature-inspired logos that define the league’s newest expansion teams.
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SportsThe house always wins, but what about the fans?
Is the NBA really protecting fans, or just protecting profits?
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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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SportsThe protein boom is changing how we eat
Protein has evolved from a supplement for bodybuilders into a symbol of modern wellness, longevity and strength. But nutritionists say the science doesn’t support the hype and that most adults already consume more than enough protein.
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NewsConcordia bars student union staff member from campus
Julianna Smith received an email from Concordia University’s Campus Safety and Prevention Services on Oct. 29, informing her she is indefinitely barred from university property for her work helping student protesters.
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NewsHelping Montrealers one lift at a time
In the midst of the recent STM strike, one Montrealer found a way to lend a helping hand to other residents in need of transit by offering free car rides. Even with the strike now suspended, she says she still wants to keep helping.
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Fringe ArtsInside Bánh Mì Cu Lắc’s playful take on tradition
Hidden inside Kaizen Manga Café, Bánh Mì Cu Lắc brings heart and experimentation to Montreal’s Bishop St.
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OpinionsNecessary but never allowed to stay
I am one of the many faculty employed on precarious one-year contracts at Concordia University, and the recent decision to end our positions just as we were finally approaching the possibility of more secure roles not only threatens our livelihoods but also undermines the relationships, care and continuity that make a university a place of real learning.
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OpinionsThe cost of compartmentalization
Compartmentalizing identity quietly erodes both personal freedom and public life.
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OpinionsIt’s hot to give a fuck!
Nonchalantism has become Gen Z’s default, but constant detachment steals the highs and lows of real life.
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Fringe ArtsMontreal International Jazz Festival spotlights Viviane Audet and her neo-classical sound
Viviane Audet will present Le piano et le torrent at the Gesù theatre for the 46th Montreal International Jazz Festival’s opening night, merging piano, narrative and personal reflection. -
Fringe ArtsFinding your sound at Concordia
Concordia University’s welcoming community of musicians is a great resource for those looking to find new artists or who are aspiring musicians themselves. -
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Fringe Artsthe season of almost
A poem about the weight of in-between days. The quiet, the waiting, and how we learn to live inside the almost.
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