Assignment 7: Still Life

The first volume of The Link Newspaper (Sept. 1980-April 1981) is bound in an archive book. The Link Newspaper, Concordia University's independent student publication, has served the Concordia and Montreal community since 1980. The Link Newspaper aims to publish stories focusing on alternative and advocacy journalism, which are often overlooked and not covered by corporate and legacy media. March 17, 2025, in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Hannah Vogan/Concordia University Advanced PJ Class)
The Link's merch flyer (left), Drink With The Link name tags (centre) and a donate flyer (right) for The Link's 45th anniversary event. Drink With The Link was held in Dec. 2024, garnering a turnout of alumni, current staff, community members and contributors. One of the event's purposes was to raise money for the publication. March 17, 2025, in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Hannah Vogan/Concordia University Advanced PJ Class)
The Link sold special 45th-anniversary hoodies and tote bag merchandise at Drink With The Link in an effort to raise money. From 1980-2000, The Link made over $300,000 per volume in advertisement revenue; currently, due to low enrolment and an advertisement revenue of $13,000 per volume, The Link needs to outsource for external funding to curve budget cuts. March 17, 2025, in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Hannah Vogan/Concordia University Advanced PJ Class)
Montreal is a vivacious city with art and messaging plastered in every crevice. A red name tag on Pierce St. near Concordia University's Sir George Williams campus is weathered and gratified. March 20, 2025, in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Hannah Vogan/Concordia University Advanced PJ Class)

On St. Mathieu St. and Blvd. De Maisonneuve Ouest, a stop sign, is covered in stickers and advertisements. A "Steve Creep and the Wildcards" sticker is stuck on the pole's middle. "Steve Creep and the Wildcards" is a classic rock, power pop and punk rebel music group based in Montreal. March 20, 2025, in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Hannah Vogan/Concordia University Advanced PJ Class)
A Mont-Royal ramen bar flyer is aggressively taped on a parking sign near Guy-Concordia Metro. The pastel collage poster promoting a cocktail, ramen and music event in Nov. 2024 shows signs of wilting and water damage from the months spent braving Montreal's harsh weather. March 20, 2025, in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Hannah Vogan/Concordia University Advanced PJ Class) 

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