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An asteroid will soon become Earth’s second moon, but not for long
Asteroid 2024 PT5, which will not be visible to the human eye, will remain in Earth’s orbit until late November.
A study published in September in Research Notes of the American Astronomical Association reports that Earth is expected to gain a second mini-moon when an asteroid enters its orbit on September 29. The asteroid, named 2024 PT5, is about 10…
UTM Indigenous Centre hosts All-Nations Powwow
Director of the Office of Indigenous Initiatives Tee Duke shares insights into this year’s Powwow.
On September 28, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Indigenous Centre hosted its second All-Nations Powwow, a day packed with traditional Indigenous ceremonies, singing, dancing and more. According to the UTM website, “A Powwow is an Indigenous social celebration where…
Highlights from UTM’s September fairs
UTM organizations and departments collaborate in various events aimed at student well-being as well as education and career goals.
This month, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) organized various events aimed at helping students achieve their educational, career, and wellness goals. Some events featured different schools, companies and UTM…
U of T ranks fourth globally in a recent NTU Rankings list
Ranked among 1,200 institutions, U of T places fourth after Harvard University, Stanford University and University College London.
On September 1, the National Taiwan University (NTU) released its yearly World University Rankings List, placing the University of Toronto (U of T) fourth overall among 1,200 globally featured institutions. First released in 2007, the NTU Rankings, also known…
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A review of Mississauga’s La Carnita
With a range of cocktail drinks and various taco options, La Carnita is the perfect Mexican-inspired restaurant for your next adventure.
Located in Square One Shopping Centre, La Carnita is a Mexican-inspired restaurant known for its vibrant food and lively atmosphere. The restaurant is only a 10-minute drive and a 37-minute…
A review of the Theatre of Science’s first seminar on theatre and the environment
The seminar included a lecture alongside short performances by undergraduate acting students, exploring the relationship between theatre and the environment.
On September 20, the Theatre of Science at the University of Toronto Mississauga’s Department of English and Drama hosted a free, in-person seminar as part of its JHI annual seminar…
arts
How to compile the soundtrack to your life
If your life were a movie, you would need the perfect playlist.
If you have ever wondered what makes the perfect playlist, then you’ve found yourself in the right place. And no, I am not here to push all my music taste onto…
Singers are the poets of today
Poetry may seem like a thing of the past, but it is still as popular as ever.
Poetry uses aesthetic and often rhythmic qualities of language to evoke meanings and words to create literary art. Many poets such as William Wordsworth, William Blake, or Robert Frost are centuries…
The art of tattooing
A look into the history behind tattooing and how it became the art form it is today.
Tattooing has existed for thousands of years in various cultures. One of the oldest proofs of tattooing was found on Ötzi the Iceman, a mummified man who is thought to be…
Escapism on screen: The rise of TV fantasies during hardships
Understanding TV escapism, its origins, and pros and cons.
Escapism through TV has become increasingly common in our lives, especially with the expanding genres of shows and movies being released. People will often distract themselves from unpleasant aspects of reality…
sports
Running fever strikes Toronto
There’s arguably no better time for running than during the fall.
Do you find it too hot to run during the summer? How about too cold to run in the winter? Well then, you’re out of excuses for fall when the…
Goals galore: Eagles win huge in second matchweek
The UTM Eagles swept Scarborough in a pair of high-scoring matches.
An unprecedented 16 goals, a double hat-trick, and back-to-back wins for the Eagles all took place this past weekend at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)’s South Field. UTM women’s…
“You are what you eat,” so how are UTM students doing when it comes to food?
Limited food options on campus and high prices might be affecting your academic performance.
With food prices skyrocketing and the number of healthy food choices on campus shrinking, it is becoming increasingly difficult for us students to maintain healthy eating habits that allow us…
