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What Does the Future of Sustainability Look Like After Concordia Divests?

Divestment Is Only the First Step to a Sustainable Future

Erika Morris – Published January 7, 2020 – Comments

As Concordia Reinvests in Sustainable Causes, Divestment Is Only the First Step to a Sustainable Future.

Two Councillors Present Bad Faith Motion Regarding BDS Endorsement In Positions Book

Motion to Point Out “Impracticality” of Position Fails

Olivier Cadotte — Published January 23, 2020 | Comments

The Concordia Student Union has no intention to completely cut their ties to Israel, as it would be unreasonable to stop using certain essential products produced in the country.
CSU Plans to Upgrade Bathrooms Finally in Motion

Cut the Crap Begins Fulfilling Campaign Promises

Sheena Macmillan — Published January 21, 2020 | Comments

Several months after their election, Cut the Crap is finally fulfilling one of their main campaign promises: upgrading the bathrooms.
Pour Le Futur Activists Protest Against Trans Mountain Pipeline

Young Activists Continue to Organize for Fridays for Future

Lumina Kitaura — Published January 16, 2020 | Comments

Students continue to mobilize against the climate crisis in the form of Fridays for Future.
Concordia Library Workers Begin Strike Actions

Library Building Picketed After Failed Negotiations

Erika Morris — Published January 16, 2020 | Comments

The Concordia University Library Employees’ Union began their strike actions with a picket line following months of failed negotiations.
Concordia’s New Learning Square Opens

The New Temporary Classroom Space Offers Flexibility Despite Accessibility Issues

Olivier Cadotte — Published January 13, 2020 | Comments

Currently, the two-story building has a few accessibility issues.
In Memoriam: Siavash Ghafouri-Azar and Sara Mamani

Former Concordia Engineering Students Among Victims of Iranian Plane Crash

Ireland Compton — Published January 8, 2020 | Comments

On Wednesday morning, a Ukraine International Airlines flight carrying 167 passengers and nine crew members crashed minutes after takeoff from Tehran, Iran’s main airport, claiming the lives of everyone on board.
I Lived Like an Influencer for a Week

An Honest Review of the Influencer Lifestyle

Sheena Macmillan — Published January 8, 2020 | Comments

I lived like an Instagram influencer for seven days. This is what I learnt.
Report Sheds Light on Poor Working Conditions for Warehouse Temporary Workers

Immigrant Workforce Exploited in Montreal Warehouses; Part of Wider Quebec Labour Issues, Say Advocates

Kaity Brady — Published January 7, 2020 | Comments

Labour issue activists sound the alarm after a report sheds light on poor working conditions for temporary workers in Montreal warehouses.
Concordia Appoints Graham Carr as President and Vice-Chancellor

Carr Enters Five Year Term After Serving as Interim Since July 1

Ireland Compton — Published December 12, 2019 | Comments

At a Dec. 11 Board of Governors meeting, Concordia ratified the appointment of Graham Carr as president and vice-chancellor of the university. This came after an international search for a replacement for former president Alan Shepard.
Lack of Resources at the Only Men’s Sexual Abuse Clinic in Montreal

Long Wait Times Discourage Men From Speaking Out

Hadassah Alencar — Published December 10, 2019 | Comments

CRIPHASE, Montreal’s only sexual abuse clinic exclusively for men, is feeling the strains of a lack of resources.