The Link

We’re in 2026—stop using women’s bodies to sell sports

Marie Latifpour Moozar — 2026-09-22T14:32:00+00:00

If Novig is “just sports,” why do they need to sexualize a woman to sell it?

Novig releases controversial sports prediction market app advertisment with a racy Sydney Sweeney as the focus. Graphic by Halle Keays

Bishop’s Gaiters football returns to the RSEQ

Kassidy Belle Jacobs — 2026-09-22T14:28:00+00:00

What does Bishop’s’ return mean for the Stingers’ upcoming football season?

Bishop University makes their way back to the RSEQ. Graphic by Dia Diekmann

The rebirth of a league

Samuel Kayll — 2026-09-22T14:22:00+00:00

After 41 years, Division 1 men’s university hockey will return to Quebec

RSEQ press conference announcing the return of a first division men’s hockey league. Photo by Nicolas Tremblay

Montreal’s lesbo-queer soccer league takes the field

Rahul Balasundaram — 2026-09-22T14:16:00+00:00

The JUKE Collective aims to connect soccer and queerness

Juke soccer game. Photo by Cléo Clamen

Social media, passion and music

Ryan Pyke — 2026-09-22T13:00:00+00:00

Montreal-based musician and director Luka Ferraro leverages the fun he has doing social media to promote his music

Emerging indie pop-rock musician Luka Ferraro performing at La Sala Rossa. Photo Janna Toubal @janna.media

This article originally appeared in The Link Volume 47, Issue 2, published September 22, 2026.

Meet the dance pioneer who wants to save hip-hop

Charlie Hassett — 2026-09-22T13:00:00+00:00

Angelo Ameur saw its birth; he hopes no one has to see it die

Hip-hop dance O.G. Angelo Ameur. Courtesy Scottie Ayrton Au Yeng Kong

This article originally appeared in The Link Volume 47, Issue 2, published September 22, 2026.

A love letter to men and youth

Aïcha Diallo — 2026-09-22T13:00:00+00:00

Remembering the men of my life and the impacts they’ve had

How do you hold memories and the present in tandem? Graphic Halle Keays

This article originally appeared in The Link Volume 47, Issue 2, published September 22, 2026.

Editorial: The Link wants you to go vote!

The Link — 2026-09-22T13:00:00+00:00

On Oct. 5, Quebecers will have the opportunity to cast their vote for a new leader

Graphic Halle Keays

Federal government falls short on youth demands for good green jobs

Rahul Balasundaram — 2026-09-22T13:00:00+00:00

The campaign, which demanded an annual investment of $1 billion, received $40 million in federal funding for a pilot program

Investor summit action on Sept.14, 2026. Photo by Courtesy Hailey Asquin/Common Horizon

This article originally appeared in The Link Volume 47, Issue 2, published September 22, 2026.

Building rockets in between classes

Rhemi Lazar — 2026-09-22T13:00:00+00:00

Space Concordia Solid Rocketry members spend 40 hours a week on their rocketry projects

The Space Concordia Solid Rocketry team launched their newest creation, CR26 or Icarus-Daedalus, at the Launch Canada competition on August 18. Photo Courtesy Camila Vasquez/Space Concordia Solid Rocketry

This article originally appeared in The Link Volume 47, Issue 2, published September 22, 2026.

What the heck is professional attire anyway!?

Nathalie Bucur — 2026-09-22T13:00:00+00:00

From King Charles to tech bros, looking “professional” has always mattered

Despite the fashion world opening up to the wave of workplace business casual, fitting in remains the gold standard. Graphic Lauren McCarthy

This article originally appeared in The Link Volume 47, Issue 2, published September 22, 2026.

No CTRL over AI

Marissa Guthrie — 2026-09-22T13:00:00+00:00

Do Concordia fine arts students agree with AI at the university?

Fine Art students are increasingly frustrated with the integration of artificial intelligence in their programs. Graphic Helena Reyes Teruel

This article originally appeared in The Link Volume 47, Issue 2, published September 22, 2026.

Young Montreal job seekers struggle to get responses

Dilan Kiki — 2026-09-22T13:00:00+00:00

Young workers face increased competition and changing hiring practices in a challenging job market

Montreal job seekers are facing a slew of rejections in a sparse job market. Graphic by Helena Reyes

This article originally appeared in The Link Volume 47, Issue 2, published September 22, 2026.

Nostalgia Nook: It isn’t raining women anymore

Mischa-Elisabeth Clarke — 2026-09-22T13:00:00+00:00

Is Hollywood intentionally leaving the modern woman behind?

Will we be forced to bear witness to the tragic fall of a truly classic Hollywood friend group? Graphic Yousra Ait

This article originally appeared in The Link Volume 47, Issue 2, published September 22, 2026.

Quebec election information distributed solely in French

Eliane Laframboise — 2026-09-22T13:00:00+00:00

Anglophone communities have raised concerns, quickly becoming a court matter

Most voting information will be mailed solely in French, infringing on the rights of Anglophone voters. Graphic by Kasey Lamer.

This article originally appeared in The Link Volume 47, Issue 2, published September 22, 2026.

Free public transportation is worth investing in

Serena Totera — 2026-09-22T13:00:00+00:00

Fare-free transit for a greener, more affordable and more accessible Montreal

What’s the use of a good public transit system if those who need it most can’t afford to use it? Photo Santiago Sánchez

This article originally appeared in The Link Volume 47, Issue 2, published September 22, 2026.

Is a bachelor’s degree keeping its promise?

Esamaar Eid — 2026-09-22T13:00:00+00:00

A degree can provide knowledge and opportunity without providing a clear destination

A degree provides knowledge and opportunity, without providing a clear destination. Graphic Aia Segal

This article originally appeared in The Link Volume 47, Issue 2, published September 22, 2026.

McGill’s offence dominates in a bitter homecoming for the Concordia Stingers

Noah Lakatosh — 2026-09-22T00:29:00+00:00

Concordia’s home opener was not quite what fans were looking for as McGill’s offence ran all over the Stingers in a 29-8 blowout

McGill runs away with Shaughnessy Cup. Photo by Nicolas Tremblay

Activists urge party leaders to take clear actions

Azel-Hana Brunet — 2026-09-21T23:24:00+00:00

17 women have been killed in femicides this year

Protestors march against femicide. Photo by Azel-Hana Brunet.

Vert et Or 3, Stingers 0: Concordia falls to Sherbrooke after difficult second half

Hugo Conquet — 2026-09-21T19:55:00+00:00

Three goals and a late red card left the Stingers searching for answers after a tough loss to Sherbrooke

Stingers looking distraught after a tough game against the Sherbrooke Vert et Or Photo Andraé Lerone Lewis