Special Issue

How I Discovered, and then Stopped Caring About, Biphobia

Kissing Biphobia Goodbye

Flavie Duguay-le Borgne — Published January 9, 2018 | Comments

There are a lot of preconceived notions about bisexuality. It can take different forms and can come from different people.
Espace L: A Coworking Community for Women, by Women

The Journey of Two Women to Create a Space Where They Belong

Gabrielle Vendette — Published January 9, 2018 | Comments

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.
The Sound of Silence: Gender Imbalance in Electro Acoustics

University Programs Begin to Change

Miriam Mokrusa — Published January 9, 2018 | Comments

In a domain that is dominated by the male gender, can anybody hear these women?
Montreal Drag Queens Challenge Gender Norms

Mado Lamotte, Crystal Nebula, Lizzy Strange and Will Charmer Share Their Stories

Erika Morris — Published January 9, 2018 | Comments

Whatever goes, drag performers work on challenging our preconceived ideas of gender.
How the Sports Industry Profits Off Concussions

Stingers Quarterback Trenton Miller Tells His Story

Harrison-Milo Rahajason — Published November 7, 2017 | Comments

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.
Why Don’t Men Cry?

Was The Cure Right?

Erika Morris — Published November 7, 2017 | Comments

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

Healing Creation, Through Dance, Art, and Drama

Shannon Carranco — Published November 7, 2017 | Comments

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.
Editorial: Systems in Sync

Health is One of Those Topics That’s Tough to Pin Down

The Link — Published November 7, 2017 | Comments

Talking about mental and physical health can be frustrating when our understanding of the self appears to have remained stagnant within the collective conversation.
Men Need to Talk About Their Mental Health

Q&A With Four Men

Cassie Doubleday — Published November 7, 2017 | Comments

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.
The Consequences of Being Disbelieved by Your Doctor

How Our Health System Frequently Ignores and Misdiagnoses Women

Penina Simon — Published November 7, 2017 | Comments

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.