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

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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 people in similar circumstances, and the shift that came with meeting others in CEGEP and university whose financial realities looked completely different. From never budgeting to relying on her mom as her “tax clinic,” she opens up about entering adulthood without financial pressure—and without the urgency to build financial literacy.This episode explores the quiet uncertainty that can exist alongside financial security, the illusion of “having time,” and the mindset shift required to take money seriously before you’re forced to.We explore ETFs as a tool for long-term wealth. Check out my ETF watchlist article for some inspiration. We also use the Wealth multiplier tool, to ask a bigger question: what does it take to build an independent future when you’ve never had to think about one?Reach out at [email protected] to share your financial story or offer feedback.Produced by Damarra VogtCover art by Damarra Vogt

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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

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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 with money, one small decision at a time. As a current PSYC student preparing for my Masters of Art Therapy this September, I share where my money habits started, how they look now, and offer tips to start understanding your own financial patterns.Reach out at [email protected] to share your story or offer feedback.Produced by Damarra VogtCover art by Damarra Vogt.

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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

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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 stability and support to reconsider her path, explore her passions, and pursue linguistics and liberal arts. With tuition covered through an RESP, she was able to step back from part-time work, and get involved in new roles such as set and poster design for the upcoming play, The Lieutenant of Inishmore for the Liberal Arts Society.We dig into how environment and financial security can shape a student’s relationship with school, and how having the freedom to focus on learning can change everything.Reach out at [email protected] to share your financial story or offer feedback.Produced by Damarra VogtCover art by Damarra Vogt

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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 breaks down the financial, logistical and environmental challenges behind the shift, and what it means for the future of public transit in Quebec.

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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

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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 [email protected] to share your financial story or offer feedback.Produced by Damarra VogtCover art by Damarra Vogt

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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 reaching its stations.

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