Elaine Genest

Concordia’s Graduate Student Association Cancels General Assembly

Graduate Students to Express Discontent With GSA

Elaine Genest — Published April 8, 2018 | Comments

The Graduate Student Association scheduled their general assembly from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. on Friday, but the meeting was called off due to short attendance.
McGill Students Demand Policy Reform After Sexual Assault Allegations

Student Groups Demand External Investigation

Elaine Genest — Published April 5, 2018 | Comments

Following the sexual violence on campus policy reforms at Concordia, the Student Society of McGill University and other student groups are demanding an external investigation into the handling of complaints against faculty members.
Nahm’sayin? Kombucha is a Waste of Time, Money, and Taste Buds

Just Eat Some Expired Yogurt and Save Yourself the Trouble

Elaine Genest — Published April 3, 2018 | Comments

Nobody warned me kombucha is fizzy.
ASFA 2018 Elections: The Run Down of Referendum Questions

Fee Levy Question and Executive Restructure on the Ballot

Franca G. Mignacca & Vince Morello & Elaine Genest — Published March 26, 2018 | Comments

Voting for the Arts and Science Federation of Associations begins Tuesday and ends Thursday. ASFA represents about 20,000 students within Concordia’s Arts and Science faculty. This year, ASFA is attempting to increase their fee levy, and change their by-laws. Quorum for the election is 370.
ASFA 2018 Elections: Meet Your Executive Team Candidates

Two Full Slates Running for the Student Association’s Top Spots

Franca G. Mignacca & Vince Morello & Alexander Perez & Elaine Genest & Savanna Craig & Kelsey Litwin — Published March 26, 2018 | Comments

Voting for the Arts and Sciences Federation of Associations’ elections begins March 27 and runs until the 29. ASFA represents about 20,000 students within Concordia’s Arts and Science programs. This year, ASFA is attempting to restructure their executive positions through referendum. All but two positions are contested. Quorum for the election is 370.
Concordia Student Union Elections 2018: Executive Candidates

Twenty-Five Students Running for Eight Spots

Franca G. Mignacca & Miriam Lafontaine & Vince Morello & Savanna Craig & Alexander Perez & Elaine Genest — Published March 26, 2018 | Comments

From Tuesday to Thursday, Concordia’s more than 35,000 undergraduate students will be asked to vote in the Concordia Student Union’s annual election. This year, three full slates and one independent candidate are running for the CSU’s eight executive positions. Quorum for the election is 450 votes.
CSU Creates Gender Advocacy Committee

Committee to Tackle Issues of Gendered Violence on Campus, Mandate Ends in May

Elaine Genest — Published March 20, 2018 | Comments

The Concordia Student Union has formed a new Gender Advocacy Committee to address issues surrounding gendered violence on campus, and to address issues of gender advocacy for non-male-identifying students.
CSU Holds Consultation on Racism on Campus

Students Relay Experiences Dealing With Racism in the Classroom

Elaine Genest — Published March 12, 2018 | Comments

A professor’s use of the N-word in class, and students graded differently according to who looks like they would do better were just some of the allegations heard at a student consultation last Friday.
CSU, CRARR to Host Sexual Violence Talks

Two-Day Panels and Discussions Seek Fixes to Campus Problem

Elaine Genest — Published March 12, 2018 | Comments

The Concordia Student Union and the Center for Research-Action on Race Relations are teaming up on panels aimed at finding concrete, student-led solutions to sexual violence on campus.
People Are Eating Bugs to Fight Climate Change

It’s a Low-Impact Protein Source

Elaine Genest — Published March 6, 2018 | Comments

There wasn’t any outstanding taste of cricket in the muffin.
CASA 2018 General Elections: Meet the Candidates

Your Guide to the CASA Elections This Week

Harrison-Milo Rahajason & Erika Morris & Elaine Genest — Updated February 12, 2018 | Comments

The Commerce and Administration Students Association elections are under way.
McGill Figure Skating Team Kicks Off the Holidays with a Festive Skating Special

The Show Put Routines on Display and Helped Raise Money for Competitions

Elaine Genest — Published December 13, 2017 | Comments

On a cold saturday night, McGill’s figure skating team booked the McConnell arena to present a 21-number holiday show to raise money for the student-run team.
McGill’s Figure Skating Team Finishes Second at OUA Invitational

Injuries Don’t Derail Team From Top-3 Finish

Elaine Genest — Published December 4, 2017 | Comments

The province’s only figure skating team finished second out of an 11 school field in the Ontario University Athletics Fall Invitational competition on Nov. 23.
No Racial Diversity at City Hall

Plante Can’t Sweep Visible Minorities’ Issues Under the Rug

Elaine Genest — Published November 30, 2017 | Comments

How can a municipal board, the majority being of French-Canadian backgrounds, weigh in on issues that minorities in Montreal face daily if none of them can relate to the problems
Concordia 82, UQAM 66: Stingers Get Hot From Behind the Arch

Offensive Explosion Sends Stingers Men’s Basketball To Winter Break on Good Note

Elaine Genest — Published November 26, 2017 | Comments

What sounded like fireworks in the Stinger Gym bleachers was actually the sound of the crowd stomping their feet, cheering for the Concordia Stingers men’s basketball team Saturday afternoon.
When Will Female Sports Reporters Finally be Taken Seriously?

A Response to Cam Newton’s Sexism

Elaine Genest — Published October 13, 2017 | Comments

The reality is that women in any field, particularly fields that are male-dominated, will have their work discredited or second-guessed.
Jenna Thompson is Still an All-Star Despite Torn ACL

Rugby Player Keeps Scoring for the Concordia Stingers Year-Old Injury

Elaine Genest — Published September 24, 2017 | Comments

Imagine tearing your knee to pieces. Now imagine playing over a full season of rugby on it.