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ASFA Elections Begin Today
Elections for the Arts and Science Federation of Associations executives begins today. The Link spoke to some of the candidates to learn about why they think they’re ideal candidates for the job.
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Mei-Ling Is Not Alone
“I had absolutely no idea that it would be that bad.”
That’s how Mei-Ling, an anonymous former student politician, describes working at Concordia’s Arts and Science Federation of Associations, a body that represents over 15,000 students. -
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Redefining Queer
The word “queer” is in limbo. Some use it as an umbrella term to refer to all things non-heteronormative, which works in an ad hoc way but ignores the reproduction of heteronormative dynamics in queer spaces, as well as the fluidity that actually exists within gender, sexuality and the relationship spectrum.
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Beating the Bookstore
Finals had barely finished when Matthew Bruna noticed the stack of textbooks that had accumulated in the corner of his room. If the editions weren’t already expired, he’d be lucky to find another student to buy them back.
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One Protester Arrested As Easter Protest Stifled by Police
A protest against austerity measures ended in under an hour after police intervened with tear gas and arrested one person Monday night.
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New GSA Team Elected, Disqualified Senate Candidate Speaks Out
A new executive team, with one familiar face, will lead the Graduate Student Association next year. On Thursday, the Chief Returning Officer, who runs the electoral process, released the results of the recent election, which saw a turnout of 1076 voters.
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President of CONMUN Impeached, Denies Move’s Legitimacy
A vote to impeach the Concordia Model United Nations (CONMUN) President passed at a closed general assembly on Thursday night.
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ASSÉ Congress to Discuss Possible Strike Postponement
A decision to reorganize the current student strike till the Fall is expected to be debated at the Association pour une solidarité syndicale étudiante (ASSÉ) Congress this weekend.
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Tear Gas, Stun Grenades End Anti-Austerity Protest
Police used tear gas and stun grenades on anti-austerity protesters Thursday afternoon, after protesters continued to march past the end of the official protest organized by Association pour une solidarité syndicale étudiante (ASSÉ).