news
Hurricane Helene devastates the southeastern US
The category four hurricane brought with it record rainfall and flooding, leaving many residents without power and running water.
On September 26, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida, marking the start of its deadly run through Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky. By September 29, the storm had become the second-deadliest mainland US hurricane since Hurricane Katrina in…
“There is only one solution, it’s the student revolution,” UTM students participate in peaceful protest in solidary with Palestinians
UTM students gather in a peaceful protest and walk out in recognition of Palestinian resilience and resistance, joining a global wave of protests to address Western complicity in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
On October 7, students at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) participated in a public walkout on campus to demand action against the university. According to an Instagram post by the UTM Student Union (UTMSU), the walkout was in “protest…
UTM and UTSC welcome major new facility developments
UTM’s New Science Building will serve its progress in the life sciences while UTSC has secured a hefty donation for its new medical school building.
On September 20, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) opened its doors to the New Science Building (NSB). With an initial projected cost of C$152.9 million, the four-story and 15,550…
How Canadians observed Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation this year
Attendees wore orange and gathered in Parliament Hill as well as U of T’s Hart House to commemorate the lives lost at the hands of Canada’s residential school system as well as those who never returned.
Each year on September 30, Canadians observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation—which honours survivors of Canada’s residential schools, children who never returned home and their families and communities. Every year, Canadians dress in orange—also marking this day…
opinion
features
The cost of always saying yes
People-pleasers can suffer negative physical and mental health consequences when they feel they have failed to satisfy someone else.
Are you someone who has a difficult time saying no? Do you agree to things when you don’t want to? Do you shoulder the blame when it’s not your fault?…
Meeting Dino, UTM’s licensed therapy dog
Whether you’re stopping by for career advice, looking to unwind, or both, Dino is ready to greet you with his welcoming energy at the UTM Career Centre.
The University of Toronto Mississauga’s (UTM) Career Centre is manned by an exceptional team of hardworking humans and one adorable dog. Dino, pronounced dee-no, is a mixed-breed rescue dog from…
arts
The modern art mentality
Art is always more than what you see.
Art has always been and always will be a subjective craft. Whether you are making art or interpreting it, outcomes change relative to the person. Modern art is no stranger to…
Death by streaming
The fall of good media and the rise of my temper.
It’s October folks, which means that whether you’re getting ready to indulge in the latest monster mashes for Halloween or escaping the hell that is midterms, you should theoretically be parking…
Dark academia: the birth of a niche aesthetic genre
From classic literature to modern obsession, the enduring allure of dark stories continues to grow.
Dark academia, a genre that has seen a surge in popularity, blends subcultures and aesthetics to create a unique literary experience. If you are anything like me and have never heard…
Dendrology and deontology: A review of Michael Christie’s Greenwood
Michael Christie’s Greenwood is an ecocritical tour de force that challenges us to reconceptualize our notions of kinship and belonging while fostering a deeper empathy for fellow humans and the natural environment.
Michael Christie’s Greenwood is a multifocal, multitemporal masterpiece brimming with complex characters and their intricate relationships with a resilient yet ravaged natural world. The novel begins in a dystopian future populated…
sports
Eagles go winless in fourth matchweek
For the first time this season, neither team was able to secure a win at home.
Both the Men’s and Women’s soccer teams dropped points against UTSG Blue this weekend in what is to be the last home game of the season. Winning train comes to…
Throwback: The history of professional sports at Varsity Stadium
In commemoration of Messi’s Inter Miami visiting UofT, we look at the other professional athletes that have spent time on campus.
Last Saturday, I visited BMO Field for their penultimate regular-season MLS game against our Toronto Reds, where a late strike by Leonardo Campana, assisted by the legendary Luis Suarez, won…
Varsity basketball comes to UTM
Despite the loss, there’s plenty for sports fans to celebrate, says RAWC director.
On October 2, UTM’s Department of Recreation Athletics and Wellness (DRAW) hosted an exhibition game between the women’s varsity teams of the McMaster Marauders and the University of Toronto Varsity…
