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Looking forward: What the incoming UTMSU executive team hopes to bring to UTM
Some key issues which the InnovateUTM team discussed included food affordability, transit, academic policy, and the student experience on campus.
After two weeks of intensive campaigning, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Students’ Union (UTMSU) Spring Election ended. InnovateUTM emerged as the victorious party, obtaining all five executive positions with a significant lead. The Medium spoke with the InnovateUTM team…
UTM historical department welcomes renowned professors for recent event
Titled “Classics and the World Today,” the event saw Professor Glenn Most and Professor Bettina Reitz-Joosse take the stage to give lectures on the use of building metaphors in antiquity.
On March 13, in the Kaneff Rotunda, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Department of Historical Studies hosted its annual “Classics and the World Today” (CaWT) event. The program was composed of two lectures that built on the event’s theme,…
UTM Advocacy and Litigation Team achieve podium finish in mock trial tournament
Members of the UTM ALT competed against peers from schools across Ontario at the Ontario Mock Trial Alliance’s Winter Mock Trial Competition.
From March 8 to 9, teams from 16 universities across the province converged on downtown Toronto for the Ontario Mock Trial Alliance’s Winter Mock Trial Competition. The University of Toronto…
UTM marks its sixth annual Sustainability Week 2025
UTM Sustainability hosts several events for students to learn about sustainability including workshops, presentations, scavenger hunts, and more.
From March 17 to March 21, the University of Toronto (U of T) Mississauga (UTM) held its sixth annual Sustainability Week, which is dedicated to engaging students in learning about sustainability and its place on campus. This year, Sustainability…
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features
Battle of the mushrooms: the tri-campus showdown
UTSC hosts the first-ever tri-campus chef competition where all three U of T campuses competed in a cooking showdown.
The University of Toronto (U of T) Scarborough (UTSC) kicked off the first-ever Tri-Campus Chef Competition in an epic culinary showdown at UTSC’s Harmony Commons. On February 28, the university…
A final sign-off and a heartfelt “See you next year!”
The editors of The Medium say goodbye and welcome a brand new chapter.
News It’s been a thrilling and memorable year as News Editor! From the first pitch email I sent in August to the final email last week, working with you all…
arts
Call it cliché but I believe everyone is a true artist
Demystifying abstract art and introducing the style of intuitive painting.
When I asked one of my friends, “Can you draw something for me?” he said, “Sure, but I’m not that good. What I have is just an elementary school art style.”…
The irony in fans’ excitement over Sunrise on the Reaping
Fans of The Hunger Games seem just as excited to read Suzanne Collins’ latest novel about child murders and trauma as the members of the Capitol are to watch the Games themselves.
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins was first released in 2008. Since then, four more books have been added to the series, the latest of which is the long-awaited Sunrise on…
What it means to “Run Like a Girl”
Exploring themes of feminine rage and resistance in Paris Paloma’s viral song, “Labour.”
“She’d do what you taught her / She’d meet the same cruel fate / So now I’ve gotta run, so I can undo this mistake / At least I’ve gotta try”–…
The many failings of Emilia Perez and how we can learn from it
As depiction of trans characters in film continue to evolve, recent movies like Emilia Perez reveal many challenges.
Over the years, the representation of trans people in film has gone through a massive shift. Many past depictions were rooted in negative stereotypes, with notable representations including Norman Bates in…
sports
Targeting teamwork: The Archery Club at UTM
An overview of UTM’s Archery Club, their President Gregory Tam, and how to get involved.
The UTM Archery Club The UTM Archery Club is run by students for students. The organization provides a fun and inclusive environment for all UTM students interested in improving their…
Eagles take both Championships in thriller finals
UTM soccer brings home two more tri-campus titles, team calls for the return of Varsity sports.
Rispetto per tutti, paura di nessuno. “Respect for everybody, fear of no one,” is an Italian phrase that you can expect to hear anywhere from the soggy changerooms of a…
Eagles heading to indoor soccer finals
UTM men’s and women’s teams picked up a pair of underdog victories to move within a game of lifting another trophy.
Last week, I wrote that anything could happen in a one-off game at the knockout stages of any competition. I used the saying la palla è rotunda – Italian for…
