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In this episode of the Honey Bank, Adam Semergian, academic coordinator of the Arts and Science Federation of Associations (ASFA) talks about student mobilization against austerity measures at Concordia, specifically the recent special general meeting hosted by ASFA.Produced by Sabina BellisarioCover art by Jason Maia Thank you for subscribing. Share this episode .

In episode 9 of Financing My Future, Christelle shares how her stable, supported reality contrasts sharply with the typical struggling student narrative. A 20-year-old journalism student at Concordia and The Concordian’s Podcast Editor, she’s grown up with her needs fully covered—money has always been there, without much reason to question it. Christelle reflects on spending years surrounded by pe...

In this last episode of Read It Up, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor Kasi Peri talks about Horace Walpole’s 1764 novel The Castle of Otranto. Produced by Kasi PeriCover art by Anna Huang Thank you for subscribing. Share this episode .

Spending reflects identity — what we value, what we avoid, and what we believe we deserve. Numbers in bank accounts don’t determine happiness, yet finances can feel like a verdict of your worth. I felt this early. In episode 8 of Financing My Future, I get personal about my own spending habits — including already going $400 over budget this month — and how I’m learning to reframe my relationship w...

In this episode of Read It Up, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor Kasi Peri delves into the vampiric world of Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu 1872 novel Carmilla. She covers the sapphic aspects of the novel and the author’s family life. It is considered to be one of the first vampire novels published, predating Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Produced by Kasi PeriCover art by Anna Huang Thank you for subscribing. S...

Student success isn’t just about motivation, it’s also shaped by the environment you live in and the financial stability you have. In Episode 7 of Financing My Future, Nazar reflects on her first university experience at 20, living in a chaotic, noisy house while struggling through an animation program that left her exhausted and unmotivated. Moving to Montréal to live with her dad gave her the st...

Quebec has an ambitious plan to electrify its public transit buses, but new delays are raising questions about whether the province can meet its targets. In this episode, Podcast Editor Meghri Ghazarian looks at why Quebec may struggle to reach its goal of having 55 per cent of buses electric by 2030, and why the government is reintroducing funding for hybrid buses as a transition solution. She br...

In this episode of Read It Up, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor, Kasi Peri delves into the world of the Vampire Chronicles. She covers the first book in the series, which is the 1976 novel “Interview with the Vampire” by American author Anne Rice. Produced by Kasi PeriCover art by Anna HuangSong: Futile by The Grey Room / Golden Palms from the YouTube Audio Library Thank you for subscribing. Shar...

Tasha comes from a privileged family and walked away from all the support she received, and faced a lot of financial insecurity last semester as her student loans were taking so long to come through. Her perspective on building independence, and the contrast of wealth & control vs freedom and financial limitations will be the focus. Reach out at financingmyfuturepodcast@gmail.com to share your...

In this episode, Meghri talks about the REM's new pay-for-parking areas, which have been implemented at certain stations. Commuters who drive are frustrurated that in addition to frequent breakdowns, they now have limited free parking options. Meghri speaks to a student an experts to find out why the REM has made this decision and what alternatives are being promoted by the transit company to reac...

In this episode of the Honey Bank, Ryan Assaker, the finance coordinator of the Concordian Student Union (CSU) and Emma Doyle, the outreach coordinator of the Arts and Science Federation of Associations (ASFA) talk about student engagement and how they plan to get students to care about issues on campus, from advocating for longer shuttle bus hours to fighting against austerity measures. Thank you...

Living alone is more common than ever in Canada, but buying a home feels further out of reach for many people. In this special feature, we shift from student stories to expert insight, welcoming financial advisor and mortgage broker Lin Sok, who shares over 20 years of hands-on experience helping people navigate money, housing, and long-term stability. As founder of Women and Money Montreal and cr...

This week, our City News Editor, Félix-Antoine Beauchemin, speaks to Concordia Political Science professor, Dónal Gill, about François Legault's legacy. They discuss what his resignation means for students and Montrealers and how it will impact October's provincial election. Thank you for subscribing. Share this episode .

In this episode of Read It Up, our Assistant Arts and Culture editor, Kasi Peri, talks everything about gothic literature. She dives into what novels follow this genre, what elements are prevalent throughout the genre, and the difference between gothic horror and gothic romance. Cover art by Anna HuangSong: Futile by the Grey Room from YouTube Audio Library Thank you for subscribing. Share this ep...

Welcome back to The Update! This week, our host, Meghri Ghazarian, spoke to City News Editor, Félix-Antoine Beauchemin, about François Legault's resignation as Premier of Québec and Party Leader of the CAQ. They also spoke about who will potentially be running to be elected as the new leader of the party. This episode was recorded on Friday, January 16. Thank you for subscribing. Share this episod...

Rob Ashton wants to bring the NDP back as the workers’ partyThe NDP will elect a new leader in March due to Jagmeet Singh’s resignation following the last federal election. It held its first leadership debate in Montreal in November. The day following the debate, The Concordian sat down with Ashton for an exclusive interview detailing his vision for Canada and the NDPProduced by Félix-Antoine Beau...

Starting your investment journey is exciting—but understanding the tools available to you matters evenmore. In this episode, we dive into one of the most powerful (and misunderstood) tools in modern investing: Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF’s)While many investors default to mutual funds, Godson breaks down how ETFs—with their lower fees, flexibility, and built-in diversification—can be a smart path to...

In this episode of Read It Up, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor Kasi Peri talks about the book Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi with guest, Connor Rooney. They discuss how the book explores different themes like romance and grief. Cover art by Anna HuangSong: Futile by The Grey Room/Golden Palms from the YouTube Audio Library Thank you for subscribing. Share this episode .

In this episode of The Honey Bank, Ryan Assaker, the finance coordinator at the Concordia Student Union (CSU), discusses the basic of understanding how the finances at the CSU are managed, and how that money goes from students’ tuition and into projects funding student life. Hosted by Sabina BellisarioCover art by Jason Maia Thank you for subscribing. Share this episode .

Managing a mortgage with her husband, Sara, a mature student at 33, is finishing her degree to become an educator. She advocates that“Housing is a human right.” With over a decade in finance, Sara understands money, but her corporate job left her feeling disposable. During the pandemic, she recalls, “My job didn’t care if I lived or died.” That realization gave her the courage to pursue what she t...

This week, our host Meghri Ghazarian spoke to Sports Editor Anthony Maruca about how the month of October went for the Stingers. Later, you will hear a clip from an interview hosted by our City News Editor, Félix-Antoine Beauchemi,n who had a conversation with Lizette Flores, the executive director of the Maison du Père Foundation. They spoke about homelessness in Montreal. You can watch the full...

In this episode of Financing My Future, Meredith discusses how her parents fund her film degree. They also monitor all of her purchases. Between work, deadlines and summer savings, she explores the tension between autonomy, creative freedom and conditional support. Thank you for subscribing. Share this episode .

In this episode of The Convo, host Matt Daldalian speaks with Youssef Shoufan. Thank you for subscribing. Share this episode .

This week, our host Meghri Ghazarian speaks to City News Editor Félix-Antoine Beauchemin about how each party has been campaigning leading up to the Montreal municipal elections and what you should know before voting on Nov. 2. Thank you for subscribing. Share this episode .

As a child, Elora learned that patience builds the ability to afford objects of desire. Now, at 20, she maintains a $130 weekly budget, building independence and minimizing spending. Her parents provide support, but balancing school, work and savings remains a challenge during emerging adulthood. Let’s not suffer in silence; let’s listen to each other. Hear Elora’s full story in the first episode...