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Urbanism Club and UTMSU conduct surveys to supplement their lobbying efforts for better public transit
The UTMSU and the Urbanism Club have completed surveys to assess student perspectives on transit.
In the fall of last year, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Students’ Union (UTMSU) and the UTM Urbanism Club each commissioned transit surveys to evaluate students’ public transit needs. The surveys, announced on the UTMSU’s Instagram on October 3,…
New POSts, residences, and student fees coming to UTM in the 2026-2027 academic year
The Campus Affairs and Academic Affairs Committees convened to approve new budgets and to discuss academic life at UTM.
Each month, administrators, staff, and student leaders at the University of Toronto (U of T) Mississauga (UTM) meet to discuss on-campus facilities, services, and academic opportunities for students. Most recently, the Campus Affairs Committee (CAC) met on January 26, and…
Brand new Computational Linguistic Society hosts its first event
Students had the opportunity to hear from researchers on the area and participate in a workshop.
On January 28 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., the newly founded University of Toronto (U of T) Mississauga (UTM) Computational Linguistic Society (UTMCLS) hosted its inaugural event in MN…
MSA stands up to Islamophobia during Muslim Advocacy Week
Nearly a decade after the Quebec City mosque attack, UTM students reflect on the importance of remembrance and action against Islamophobia.
On January 29, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Muslim Student Association (MSA) joined the Green Square Campaign to honour the victims of the 2017 Quebec City mosque attack. During the National Council of Canadian Muslims Advocacy (NCCM) Week,…
opinion
features
An honest conversation: What you’re missing about Black History Month and its significance to the UTM community
An interview with UTM’s Black Students Association on Black students’ experiences during Black History Month, the values often overlooked, and how everyone can meaningfully celebrate Blackness.
Most students are aware that February is Black History Month (BHM) in Canada. However, not many understand what it reflects about society and its attitude and progress in human rights. …
Black History Month in the Canadian context
Black History Month and its significance in prompting an honest recognition of Canada’s own history of racial inequality.
Every February, Black History Month (BHM) is celebrated in Canada to raise awareness, honour sacrifices, and acknowledge the struggles of racial inequality. But the story of how BHM became official…
arts
Racism in Reboots and Remakes
A look at the racism and misogyny targeting Black actresses in recent film releases
The Little Mermaid live action film adaptation from 2023 was a commercial flop, leading to almost $5 million dollars at the box office. There were, of course, several valid reasons for…
Celebrating Black History Month by Spotlighting Influential Black Authors
From famous names like Audre Lorde, to UTM’s own Andrea Thompson, Black authors have had a massive, positive impact on society that needs to be appreciated.
With Black History Month approaching, it’s time to shine a light on some authors of colour who’ve been wildly influential through their works. Audre Lorde and bell hooks are two prolific…
Esanland
I come from a land of wealthnot measured in gold,but in the soil that remembers every footstep. A land of green pastures, once promised following with milk and honey.A land where…
Cinema’s Highly Anticipated Releases of 2026
As a new year opens we take a look at some of the new films set to be released that are sure to grab the attention of movie goers everywhere.
Avengers: Doomsday (December 18, 2026): The Russo brothers are returning to direct this MCU film involving several characters including the Avengers, Wakandans, Fantastic Four, and Xmen joining forces. They will be…
sports
Jamoi Anderson Shares his Story at UTM
The award winning Paralympian talks about resilience and the way forward for accessible sports.
It’s not everyday a professional athlete comes to the sporting grounds of UTM. Last Friday on the 30th of January was one of those special occasions. UTM was proud to…
New Year, New Eagles
UTM Men's Volleyball’s Culture Shift Sparks Champion Ambitions
The UTM Eagles men’s volleyball team may currently hold a two win, two loss-2 standing in the Tri-Campus circuit, but their season thus far has already been defined by something…
The Gloominess of Winter Exercise and How to Overcome it
The importance of staying active during the winter
For university students, winter can be as painful as studying for midterms and finals. The sudden drop in temperatures, unidentified snow storms, and lack of heating systems near bus stops…
