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From renting to owning, it is all about overcoming the housing crisis in Ontario.
Experts including Real Estate Sales Representative Deoranee Sunoo acknowledge the challenges of buying a home in today’s Canadian housing economy.
Abhishek Jane dreams of owning his own home. Though he has worked hard to pursue a Canadian education, save for a down payment, and explore various jobs to advance his career, economic challenges have made it difficult to reach that…
December News Briefs
The University of Toronto ranked the world’s most sustainable university. QS World University Rankings, which evaluates post-secondary institutions for their environmental impact, social impact, and governance, named the University of Toronto (U of T) the most sustainable university in the…
QSS Council discusses student fee increases and New Year’s resolutions for UTM services
Administrators and student leaders discuss plans for the future in the final Quality Service to Students meeting of 2024.
In its final meeting of 2024, the University of Toronto Mississauga’s (UTM) Quality Service to Students (QSS) Council met on December 5 to discuss proposals for student fee increases and…
UTM Teaching Lodge to host first-ever winter course
Special Topic in Indigenous Storywork: “Indigenous Feminisms” will focus on applying decolonial and Indigenous methods and will be instructed by Professor and Chair Maria Hupfield.
This winter term, students at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) can expect a new course offered by the university’s Department of English and Drama. Special Topic in Indigenous Storywork: “Indigenous Feminisms,” or ENG348H5S, will be instructed by Assistant…
opinion
features
The Malayalee Man’s Trademark: The Lungi
The lungi is an important cultural garment for South India.
As a third-culture kid of Indian descent, I am always out of the loop when it comes to Indian customs. The most infuriating tradition I have not mastered was wearing…
Culture: A fine line between the beauty of appreciation and the ugliness of disrespect
Exploring different cultures is arguably one of the most pleasurable things to do. But how do we know if we are doing it respectfully?
You step foot into a newly opened Japanese restaurant. You are greeted by friendly smiles, polite nods, and waiters saying irasshaimase—or welcome in Japanese. The scent of fried food seeps…
arts
The significance of Indigenous facial tattoos
With Indigenous facial tattoos becoming more popular in the mainstream, it is important to know about their history and significance within their respective communities.
Facial tattoos have existed for thousands of years and hold important roots within Indigenous communities. The meanings and specific traditions vary across Indigenous cultures, but all represent a connection to Mother…
Can food be considered art?
With every dish made is a story told—filling the recipe book with secrets, superstitions, and satisfactions of the people you love.
Of the many family traditions indulged in during the holidays, my favourite occurs during Eid and school vacations when my grandmother rounds up all her granddaughters to make Seviyan together. I…
The music of Disney’s latest hit, Mufasa: The Lion King
Releasing 30 years after the Disney classic, The Lion King, this prequel-sequel is a worthy musical successor to the original film, paying homage both to the original score and the film’s African heritage.
Mufasa: The Lion King was initially released in theatres on December 13, 2024, grossing $476.4M in the global box office. The film is a prequel-sequel to the live-action The Lion King…
“The Culture”: more than music
The AGO’s new exhibition highlights how hip-hop has impacted global visual culture.
Steppng off the elevator onto the fifth floor of the Art Gallery of Ontario, I am greeted by their most recent exhibition, “The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the…
sports
How being active and eating well alleviates the bird flu
Exercises and foods that can help keep your body strong during a sickly time.
It’s no surprise that many university students are sick right now. As many students are on campus every day and the weather is changing, students face the risk of catching…
Winter sports update: How are the Eagles doing so far?
UTM’s tri-campus sports are back in full swing after a full month hiatus.
UTM’s winter sport programs return to action this week after an extended holiday break. While our men’s soccer and mixed ultimate frisbee teams saw much success this past fall—finishing first…
Diversity and Team Building
Looking into the potential pros and cons behind diverse team building.
The University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) campus is home to students from over 130 different countries, making it one of the most racially diverse schools in North America. Students from…