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March for Uyghurs demands action to stop genocide

Activists say Canada has a role to play in protecting Uyghur human rights

April Tardif Levesque – Published November 22, 2020 – Comments

Protesters gathered in Dorchester Square to denounce the ongoing cultural genocide against Uyghur Muslims in China.

COVID-19 exacerbates green space inequity in Montreal neighbourhoods

How public green space is vital to public health, especially in a lockdown

Allegra Moyle — Published November 24, 2020 | Comments

Without ample green spaces in lower income neighbourhoods, residents are feeling the impact on their mental health.
Emotions run high at CSU town hall meeting, students exclaim “enough is enough”

Participants demand change while decrying the pitfalls of remote learning

Mzwandile Poncana — Published November 22, 2020 | Comments

An emotionally loaded CSU town hall meeting saw students demand Concordia’s administration do more to improve remote learning.
Students vote for pass/fail option and lowered tuition

17.8 per cent of student body voted in online by-election

Sheena Macmillan — Published November 20, 2020 | Comments

The CSU by-election results are in.
CSU by-election: A rundown of who’s running for council

Everything you need to know about the councillors running in the Nov. 17 to 19 by-election

Parker Sherry — Published November 17, 2020 | Comments

Here’s the sequel to your CSU by-election handbook.
CSU by-election: A rundown of referendum questions

Everything you need to know about the Nov. 17 to 19 by-election

Parker Sherry — Published November 16, 2020 | Comments

Here’s your CSU by-election handbook.
Space Concordia delays satellite launch until 2022

One small step for mankind, one giant leap for student aerospace—COVID-19 notwithstanding

Aminah Hannan — Published November 13, 2020 | Comments

Being one of the student-run organizations at the forefront of their field, Space Concordia is making big moves.
CSU sustainability coordinator Manuela Simo resigns due to toxic atmosphere

‘Many students from racialized backgrounds do not want to go work within the CSU because of the prejudice that they might face’

April Tardif Levesque — Published November 11, 2020 | Comments

Sustainability coordinator Manuela Simo has resigned from the CSU, citing toxic work environment for members of the BIPOC community.
BREAKING: Holiday break extended by one week

Winter 2021 term delayed in response to student stress

Sheena Macmillan — Published November 11, 2020 | Comments

The winter 2021 semester has been pushed back one week in response to student stress.
Protestors demand defunding of police after killing of Sheffield Matthews

Emotions ran high as NDG mourned the loss of another Black life to police violence

Thomas Lundy — Published November 9, 2020 | Comments

Protesters gathered in NDG to demand justice for Sheffield Matthews and the reallocation of police funding to social services.
Remembering former CSU president Benjamin Prunty

‘His concern, his dedication to student life and to the community was immeasurable.’

Sheena Macmillan — Published November 7, 2020 | Comments

Benjamin Prunty, a pillar in the Concordia community, has passed away.