The Link http://thelinknewspaper.ca The latest articles from The Link at Concordia University. en editor@thelink.concordia.ca Copyright 2026 2026-10-06T13:00:00+00:00 The Stingers win the Kelly-Anne Drummond Cup https://thelinknewspaper.ca/article/16474 thelink_entry_16474 Concordia’s women’s rugby team dominated the Bishop’s Gaiters in a 76-5 win on Sunday

The Stingers win the Kelly-Anne Drummond Cup. Photo by Andraé Lerone Lewis
]]> Sports Marisa Filice 2026-10-09T17:33:00+00:00 Sports Stingers 20, Gaiters 5: The Stingers win their first game of the season https://thelinknewspaper.ca/article/16473 thelink_entry_16473 The Stingers men’s rugby team win a tough game against Bishop’s Gaiters

The Stingers prevail against Bishop’s. Photo by Andraé Lerone Lewis
]]> Sports Colin van den Ameele 2026-10-09T17:26:00+00:00 Sports Rouge et Or 48, Stingers 15: The Laval Rouge et Or take home the Shrine Bowl https://thelinknewspaper.ca/article/16472 thelink_entry_16472 After an admirable performance, the Stingers fall at home

The Stingers fall at the hands of the Rouge et Or. Photo by Yann Rifflard
]]> Sports Colin van den Ameele 2026-10-09T17:22:00+00:00 Sports Stingers 1, Gaiters 0: Vermaire’s penalty gives Concordia the win over Bishop’s https://thelinknewspaper.ca/article/16471 thelink_entry_16471 Rachel Vermaire’s penalty kick gave the Stingers the only goal they needed

The Stingers celebrating Vermaire’s penalty. Photo by Marisa Filice
]]> Sports Hugo Conquet 2026-10-09T17:15:00+00:00 Sports Concordia vs. McGill, Montreal’s biggest and best rivalry https://thelinknewspaper.ca/article/16470 thelink_entry_16470 As the new school year begins, a new season of the Redbirds and Stingers gets underway

The Shaughnessey Cup represents just one part of a long-standing rivalry between Montreal’s anglophone universities. Photo Nicolas Tremblay
]]> Sports Colin van den Ameele 2026-10-06T13:00:00+00:00 Sports Parti Québécois projected to form new minority government of Quebec https://thelinknewspaper.ca/article/16469 thelink_entry_16469 Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is projected to be the new premier of Quebec

Désirée McGraw (left) and Charlie Bourdages smile at the Quebec Liberal Party’s Election Night watch party. Photo Nicolas Tremblay

This article originally appeared in The Link Volume 47, Issue 3, published October 6, 2026.

]]> News Sean Richard 2026-10-06T13:00:00+00:00 News Voices of the world championships https://thelinknewspaper.ca/article/16468 thelink_entry_16468 Cycling fans from all around recount their experiences

Emile Vandewal travelled from Belgium with his friends to watch the World Championships. Photo Jade-S. Vachon-Côté
]]> Sports Jade-S. Vachon-Côté 2026-10-06T13:00:00+00:00 Sports Editorial: Three years of genocide, decades of occupation https://thelinknewspaper.ca/article/16467 thelink_entry_16467 2026 marks three years since the genocide in Gaza began, but the history contains decades of death, occupation and denial

Protesters marched at a last-minute protest on March 18, 2025, organized by Montreal4Palestine after hearing the news that Israel broke the ceasefire agreement in Gaza. Photo Nicolas Tremblay

This article originally appeared in The Link Volume 47, Issue 3, published October 6, 2026.

]]> Opinions The Link 2026-10-06T13:00:00+00:00 Opinions Concordia men’s basketball prepares for battle https://thelinknewspaper.ca/article/16465 thelink_entry_16465 In the midst of the preseason, the team is developing its identity

Graig Storah aims to contribute to the men’s basketball team in his rookie season. Courtesy Mikhail Jerbic
]]> Sports Samuel Kayll 2026-10-06T13:00:00+00:00 Sports The Theresa Humes Cup wraps up as the Stingers look strong ahead of the season https://thelinknewspaper.ca/article/16464 thelink_entry_16464 The Stingers new lineup looked impressive in the Theresa Humes pre-season tournament

The 2026 season will mark Julie Chu’s 11th campaign as full-time head coach. Courtesy Concordia Athletics
]]> Sports Sean McMechan 2026-10-06T13:00:00+00:00 Sports The games Montreal remembers https://thelinknewspaper.ca/article/16463 thelink_entry_16463 The moments, memories and people that shape Montreal sports

People fall in love with sports for countless reasons—Montreal gives us plenty. Graphic Harrison Campbell
]]> Sports Aylee Ahmadzadeh 2026-10-06T13:00:00+00:00 Sports The Montreal Sumo Club wants you! https://thelinknewspaper.ca/article/16462 thelink_entry_16462 The Club showed off ahead of the International Sumo Championships on Oct. 17 and Oct. 18

Canadian judoka Marc Deschênes (smiling) won the sumo exhibition of the Montreal Sumo Club at Brasserie Avant-Garde on Oct. 4, 2026. Photo Justin Lakatosh
]]> Sports Noah Lakatosh 2026-10-06T13:00:00+00:00 Sports Montreal thrash metal band Postluven gets signed https://thelinknewspaper.ca/article/16461 thelink_entry_16461 Up-and-coming speed metal band currently on tour in Quebec and Ontario has been signed to CDN Records

Postluven at their Sept. 8, 2026 Piranha Bar show. Photo Nicolas Tremblay

This article originally appeared in The Link Volume 47, Issue 3, published October 6, 2026.

]]> Fringe Arts James Bossinakis 2026-10-06T13:00:00+00:00 Fringe Arts JenJoon reveals the secret behind his biggest hits after Montreal’s show https://thelinknewspaper.ca/article/16459 thelink_entry_16459 The Tunisian pop-rap star opens up about fame, family sacrifice and his relationships

Pop-rap artist JenJoon reflects on a career that took him from financial struggles in his hometown to concerts across three continents. Photo Racha Rais

This article originally appeared in The Link Volume 47, Issue 3, published October 6, 2026.

]]> Fringe Arts Racha Rais 2026-10-06T13:00:00+00:00 Fringe Arts Through the looking glass https://thelinknewspaper.ca/article/16458 thelink_entry_16458 Martin Dansky, stalwart of the Montreal art scene, never stops

Montreal-based artist Martin Dansky shows off some of his paintings. Photo Margaux Thomas

This article originally appeared in The Link Volume 47, Issue 3, published October 6, 2026.

]]> Fringe Arts Sebastian Moronell 2026-10-06T13:00:00+00:00 Fringe Arts Montreal adopts bylaw to ban insults against police, inciting criticism https://thelinknewspaper.ca/article/16457 thelink_entry_16457 Insults, harassment, threats, abuse, intimidation and aggressive or offensive conduct are all punish

A new Montreal bylaw bans the insult of police under threat of fines. Graphic Gabriel Brothers

This article originally appeared in The Link Volume 47, Issue 3, published October 6, 2026.

]]> News Kara Brulotte and Sean Richard 2026-10-06T13:00:00+00:00 News Concordia does not care about its disabled students https://thelinknewspaper.ca/article/16455 thelink_entry_16455 Is the university really ready to support its students and faculty?

Concordia consistently fails its students who are disabled, causing frustration amongst students and faculty. Graphic James Issa

This article originally appeared in The Link Volume 47, Issue 3, published October 6, 2026.

]]> Opinions Jaiden Gales 2026-10-06T13:00:00+00:00 Opinions The age of iced coffee https://thelinknewspaper.ca/article/16454 thelink_entry_16454 When did we start drinking dessert for breakfast?

Coffee has become a normalized addiction, spurred by influencers’ sugary drinks. Graphic Lola McCarthy

This article originally appeared in The Link Volume 47, Issue 3, published October 6, 2026.

]]> Opinions Kassidy Belle Jacobs 2026-10-06T13:00:00+00:00 Opinions US-Canada tensions and their effects on Academia https://thelinknewspaper.ca/article/16453 thelink_entry_16453 Academic institutions adapt to recent political developments amid ongoing trade disputes

University academics are worried and frustrated by the recent political tensions between the United States and Canada. Graphic Anthony Napoli

This article originally appeared in The Link Volume 47, Issue 3, published October 6, 2026.

]]> News Nathalie Bucur 2026-10-06T13:00:00+00:00 News Concordia’s Student Refugee Program gives displaced students a new beginning https://thelinknewspaper.ca/article/16452 thelink_entry_16452 The revived committee has sponsored six students in the last two years

The World University Service of Canada’s local committee at Concordia University rebuilds its Student Refugee Program and giving six students a new beginning. Photo Callista Mille
]]> News Rahul Balasundaram 2026-10-06T13:00:00+00:00 News