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Concordia University's student newspaper since 1983

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Que vous soyez seul ou accompagné, la Saint-Valentin est un jour spécial où l’amour se célèbre en prenant soin de soi et des autres. Voici QUELQUES suggestions non exhaustives d’endroits qui sauront ravir vos sens.

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February 12, 2026 at 4:06 AM
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In this full page spread, Concordia students explore the means of Valentine’s Day and their relationship with this day of love through our dating column; Sex and The Concordian.

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February 12, 2026 at 4:05 AM
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Artists in Ireland will receive a universal basic income, Canadian artists hope that this program could exist in Canada.

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Article by Kasi Peri
February 12, 2026 at 4:02 AM
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Sad love songs explore humanity's most vulnerable state: heartbreak. Although the pain that one experiences during times of heartbreak can feel isolating, the soothing sounds of music's most gut-wrenching ballads accompany and console the afflicted.

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February 12, 2026 at 3:57 AM
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Tucked on rue Saint-Denis is Turbo Haüs, a bar and music venue. It walks the line between an underground dive bar and a cozy cocktail spot. It is proudly a small, independent venue and has recently celebrated its 13th anniversary.

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February 12, 2026 at 3:53 AM
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As women are excluded from a Winter Olympics discipline, its athletes continue to push for a change.

Article by Mathilde Colls

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February 12, 2026 at 3:49 AM
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Concordia has committed to bringing back all 14 active varsity sports for the 2026–27 season, despite ongoing budget pressures. Interim director Lauren Farley confirmed league commitments are already in place. Fee levy talks may shape what comes next.

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February 12, 2026 at 3:46 AM
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EXCLUSIVE: Despite assurances from the Montreal police (SPVM) that biometrics will not be used in their new AI video surveillance program, the software purchased can tag and search for people by “age estimation, ethnicity, gender, expression/emotion” and more.

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February 12, 2026 at 3:43 AM
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Minimum wage for Quebec’s hourly employees will rise from $16.10 to $16.60 and from $12.90 to $13.30 for tipped employees as of May 1. The 3.11 per cent increase will affect around 258,900 workers across the province.
February 4, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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The town of Hampstead in Montreal plans to install 50 surveillance cameras in public areas, including parks, walking paths, municipal buildings, and other “hotspots.” The system, which will be made available to the city’s police “if/when needed,” will be capable of recording both audio and video.
Hampstead Park is a public area that includes a dog park, an outdoor pool, a children's playground and other recreational facilities. around 'parks, walkpaths, municipal buildings, and other hotspots in Hampstead. Photo by Chloe Rose Stuart-Ulin // chloerosewrites.com // The Concordian
February 4, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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@ensemblemontreal.bsky.social has committed to spending $40 million on police body cameras, despite a growing body of research showing mixed results on effectiveness in reducing police violence and increasing accountability.

By @chloerosewrites.com

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January 30, 2026 at 3:45 AM
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ConUHacks celebrates a decade as one of Canada's largest hackathons.

By Megan Mills Devoe and @aidanjraynor.bsky.social

Photo by Megan Mills Devoe

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January 29, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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Concordia University has won an injunction against former employee over $105 million “Launch the North” contest.

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January 29, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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Issue 15 is on stands around Concordia University now!
January 29, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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Montreal has committed to spending $40 million over 10 years to outfit the city’s police with body cameras, despite a growing body of research showing mixed results on video evidence leading to increased accountability.

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January 28, 2026 at 1:43 AM
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OPINIONS: Why Lippmann and Bourdieu’s theories on “objective” journalism cannot withstand the internet. And how embracing subjectivity and narrative storytelling bring innovation to journalistic practice in the digital age.

Article by Victoria Ranaudo

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January 21, 2026 at 12:33 AM
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OPINIONS: Bullying doesn’t end in university — it becomes subtler. From hazing to social exclusion and reputation-based harm, bullying on campus often hides behind traditions and “jokes,” despite its serious psychological consequences.

Article by Laurent Cousineau

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January 21, 2026 at 12:31 AM
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The less-than-triumphant return of A$AP Rocky brings with it more questions than answers about the rapper’s artistic intentions and future.

Article by Aidan Flanagan

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January 21, 2026 at 12:27 AM
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Daniel Lopatin, also known as Oneohtrix Point Never, crafts an overwhelming feeling of anxiety with pulsating beats throughout Marty Supreme. Whilst also providing orchestral magnificence in rare moments of payoff.

Article by Luca Jarman
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January 21, 2026 at 12:26 AM
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Concordia student Simon Vandermeulen Kerr, under the artist name Almond Milk, put on an electric show at Bar L’Escogriffe that celebrated coming together and sharing joy in times of chaos.

Article by Aurora Dyck

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January 21, 2026 at 12:24 AM
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The Concordia Stingers extended their win streak to five with a 3–0 shutout of the Queen’s Gaels on Jan. 17. Hugo Primeau and Sean Larochelle scored early, Alexandre Nadeau added the empty-netter, and Nicolas Hurtubise made 16 saves.

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January 21, 2026 at 12:21 AM
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Concordia’s Soccer department is working to bring the Stingers to the highest level and go for the championship title with players who have a team-first mentality.

“Our goal every year is to try and win championships,” said Stingers Soccer director Greg Sutton.

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January 21, 2026 at 12:16 AM
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OPINIONS: Health misinformation does more than just weaken public trust in health news. It can also make people take fewer precautions, ignore real risks, or make people feel more hopeless and fearful. Strategic collaborations and improved health literacy can be key ways to battle this phenomenon.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:19 PM
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Can women really de-center men? Online discourse says yes, but real life says otherwise. This piece questions whether emotional distance is empowerment or if love can be central in a woman’s life without consuming it.

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January 16, 2026 at 9:17 PM
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After years of fumbling the ball they aimed to drop, “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” finally hit the mark with viewership and ratings.

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January 16, 2026 at 9:11 PM