Dear reader, 

We are sooooo back!

The Plant is a student-led newspaper that has been proudly publishing issues for students and the greater Montreal area since 1969, and whether you’re stepping onto campus for the first time or returning after the summer break, we’re beyond excited to launch this new issue alongside you.

Cegep can be stressful. I get it, you know it, and that shift from summer to school can suddenly be (and usually always is) a lot. That’s why we wanted this issue to feel grounded in something close to home, something that connects us to where we are right now.

With that being said, for this edition, we went for a very local take, with a special focus on what both Montreal and Dawson itself have to offer. From the people and spaces that shape our city, to the things happening right here on campus, this issue is a celebration of our shared environment and the voices within it!!

You’ll notice the cover features Encore, the beloved record and used book store in NDG, a place that The Plant team loves immensely. To us, it felt like the perfect symbol of the intersection between Montreal’s music scene, its literary spirit, and the kind of community spaces that support independent writing entities just like us. Inside our issue, you’ll find reflections on local music, interviews, niche topics, and stories that aim to resonate with Dawson students.

Just last year, around this time, I was new to Dawson, just beginning to sink my teeth into the role of Staff Writer for The Plant. As I wrote then, and as I write now, I feel such a strong sense of belonging in The Plant. That sense of belonging is what has brought me here today, writing to you as your Editor-in-Chief. I can’t begin to express how much this means to me. Gratitude has consumed me.

I really hope you enjoy this issue, and trust me, more is coming. Keep reading, keep creating, and maybe even consider contributing. 

This space is for all of us!!

Yours,

Maya