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On March 30 and 31, Muslims celebrated Eid, which marks the end of Ramadan. As part of the festivities, henna  — a temporary plant-based dye — is often applied to hands as part of their cultural traditions.


Sheneeza Husain, a henna artist and fifth-year Concordia student in commerce and marketing, explained how, as a Guyanese of Indian descent, henna has always been a part of her life. 


“When it’s Eid [or for] weddings and brides, we always get our henna done,” said Husain.


Husain expla...

On March 20, the Webster Library atrium was filled with Concordia students selling their art, from prints to dream catchers. Concordi’ART was hosting its first art market to offer art students an opportunity to showcase their work.


Neltje Green, a Concordia design artist, held a stand where she sold her acrylic paintings. She paints interior spaces on wood panels, playing with perspective and colours.


“I’m still trying to find the words to explain my art, but it’s like a mix of minimalism,...