Special Issue

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  Special Issue

  Espace L: A Coworking Community for Women, by Women

  Gabrielle Vendette – Published January 9, 2018

  Espace L is where anyone who identifies as female or non-binary can come find comfort and community in a space that is all their own, tailored to their needs and that believes in the power of a group of passionate women.

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  The Sound of Silence: Gender Imbalance in Electro Acoustics

  Miriam Mokrusa – Published January 9, 2018

  In a domain that is dominated by the male gender, can anybody hear these women?

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  Montreal Drag Queens Challenge Gender Norms

  Erika Morris – Published January 9, 2018

  Whatever goes, drag performers work on challenging our preconceived ideas of gender.

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  How the Sports Industry Profits Off Concussions

  Harrison-Milo Rahajason – Published November 7, 2017

  The Stingers were in Quebec City to play the Université Laval Rouge et Or on Sept. 24. Concordia quarterback Trenton Miller was running down the middle of the field, trying to move his team into better field position. Thirty yards into his scramble, Miller looked up and all he could see was a helmet.

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  Why Don’t Men Cry?

  Erika Morris – Published November 7, 2017

  In an iconic tune by The Cure, Robert Smith sang, “I try to laugh about it/hiding the tears in my eyes/cause boys don’t cry.”

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  Discover Different Forms of Art Therapy and Where To Find Them in Montreal

  Shannon Carranco – Published November 7, 2017

  Being a university student in Montreal can be a terribly stressful ordeal. Between taking classes, studying for exams, having full-time or part-time jobs, maintaining a social life, and experiencing this city for what it is, it can be easy to disregard the importance of balancing our mental health.

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  Editorial: Systems in Sync

  The Link – Published November 7, 2017

  Talking about mental and physical health can be frustrating when our understanding of the self appears to have remained stagnant within the collective conversation.

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  Men Need to Talk About Their Mental Health

  Cassie Doubleday – Published November 7, 2017

  Referred to as the “silent crisis” by the Canadian Mental Health Association and a relatively new concept in Canada, studies show men have a high rate of mental health issues and difficulty seeking help for it.

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  The Consequences of Being Disbelieved by Your Doctor

  Penina Simon – Published November 7, 2017

  Women and non-binary people often spend hours on end on waiting lists and then in waiting rooms, only to hear the same words spoken to them over and over again.

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  Community Group CACTUS Strives for Harm-Reduction With Newly-Opened Safe Injection Site

  Jesse Stein – Published November 7, 2017

  Opiate abuse doesn’t discriminate.