This Week's Story Features
NEWS:
How the CSU and ASFA prepared for strikes during “week of mobilization”
by Leo Litke
The Concordia Student Union and the Arts & Science Federation of Associations hosted a banner making and picketing workshop in first two days of a week of mobilization in preparation for three days of strikes against tuition increases
Photo by Matthew Daldalian
Concordia embraces new starts with “The value of being a beginner” workshop
by Leo Litke
Concordia’s FutureBound program offers numerous workshops aimed toward preparing students for post-graduation life, including one about finding joy and meaning in being a beginner.
Graphic by Finn Grosu
The Concordia University Press hosts the best of the best in Book, Jacket, and Journal design show
by Aidan Raynor
The Concordia University Press hosts the AUPresses Book, Jacket, and Journal Show for its North American tour. Discussions with award-winning designers and 83 of the selected titles for this year's show.
Photo by Aidan Raynor
OPINIONS:
Which coast is the best coast?
by Saskia Wodarczak
Though summer is still a ways away, some may have already booked plans for exploring the rest of Canada. If Toronto or Vancouver are on the agenda, you’re in luck—Saskia Wodarczak walks us through a local’s recommendations on how to spend 24 hours eating and exploring in those two cities, including the best spots for cinnamon buns and soup dumplings.
Graphic by Keven Vaillancourt
MUSIC:
The profile of a third-year jazz student at Concordia
by Tabéa Benlakehal
This week, among other articles in the music section, music editor Tabéa exchanged with a Concordia student to know more about the music department at the university. Jonah Brender is a third-year bassist in the jazz music department. Read to learn more about a typical day of classes, the types of assignements and evaluations, his experience hosting jazz performances based events and more by being a music student at Concordia.
Photo by Aaron Nadal
ARTS & CULTURE:
The art of teaching yourself a new language
by Giovane Almeida
Was learning a new language one of your new year’s resolutions? Perhaps you are an out-of-province student hoping to improve your French, or maybe you are sharpening your Italian to prepare for a Roman holiday! Whatever language you are learning, finding the best method that suits your learning style is the key to progress. This week, check out how these students are exploring different language learning techniques!
Photo by Kaitlynn Rodney
SPORTS:
Stingers hockey takes the ice for Pride Weekend!
by Matthew Piscina
The Ed Meagher Arena hosted Concordia hockey’s first annual pride weekend on Feb. 3 and 4. Players from the men’s and women’s Stingers sported Pride Tape on their sticks, and fans were invited to wear Pride colours. Read more in Stingers hockey takes the ice for Pride Weekend! by Matthew Piscina, in the sports section.