The PS752 plane crash affects U of T community
At least six
University of Toronto (U of T) students were on the Boeing 737 plane that
crashed in Iran last week. The Ukraine...
Seven new Ontario laws to look out for in 2020
Starting the new
decade means anticipating a slew of updated laws for Canadians across the
country. These new laws, announced through a series of...
QSS to determine new budgets
The Quality
Services to Students (QSS) committee met on December 11, 2019 to review
operational highlights and budget reports for the current academic year...
New mental health policy committee
Students created the first student-run mental health policy committee at
the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) in response to the recent
handcuffing of a...
Wildlife burning in Australia fires
Australia has been engulfed by
overwhelming natural forest fires. The fires are a threat to the wildlife, the
flora, and the people of Australia....
@SpottedatUTM2.0 account uncovered
Spotted
at UTM (@spottedatutm2.0) is an Instagram
confession page where unidentified UTM students can send anonymous messages
that are then posted for others to see....
How do Chinese seniors perceive abuse?
Dr. Weiguo Zhang, an associate professor
of sociology at UTM, conducts research on the well-being of Chinese seniors.
Last year, he published a study...
Drought, rising temperatures, and plants
UTM Ph.D. student Lucas Albano is researching the ability of plants
to adapt to changing climates. He is specifically testing the white clover’s
ability...
Lady Eagles soar through the Sting swarm
On the rainy Saturday afternoon of January 11, the UTM women’s varsity
basketball team looked to push the season series against Seneca to...
How to be successful in your health goals
In the new year,
many people want to make healthier lifestyle changes and set fitness goals as a
way to keep them motivated and...
Your diet can affect your mental health
They will have to demonstrate the good ball movement and pressure that was on display today and perform better at the free...
Khan becomes first Eagle to 1000 points
In 2017, UTM entered its fourth sport in the Ontario Colleges Athletic
Association: men’s and women’s varsity basketball. The...
Why I read the news but no longer watch the news
For the past two years, I have not watched television news. Yes, that’s
right. In the fall of 2017, I made a conscious...
Editorial: Paying for the HCC
On December 11,
after classes had ended, the Quality Services to Students (QSS) committee met
to discuss increases for various incidental fees. The most...
Raising the bar on municipal government
I have noticed that when speaking about politics, there tends to be a
level of government that is easily overlooked. Municipal governments –...
Feeling numb while watching the news? It might be compassion fatigue
The new decade
roared into existence earlier this month, with a news cycle dominated by the
fear of another world war, an entire continent...
“New Year, New Me,” says exact same student from last semester
For some, the
dawn of a new decade and a new year often incites an urge to change, and at the
University of Toronto...
Human of UTM: Snowman
“I’m constantly told I’m too cold, but people don’t know what it’s like
to be me. My parents were frigid and unloving. I’ve...
CCT floors shined with student tears
The University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) has recently introduced a new
initiative to ensure a safe and clean campus for all students.
PSA: The Medium will not discuss Israel/Palestine
We at The Medium have decided to not discuss the
Israeli/Palestinian conflict (even though we have published an op-ed related to
it). We refuse...
Uncut Gems: Review
Uncut Gems, set
amidst the bustle of New York, follows Howard Ratner (Adam Sandler) as a jeweler and a compulsive gambling addict. Through...
Talking (Dis)connected with EDSS
UTM’s English and
Drama Student Society (EDSS) publish an academic and literary journal annually.
This year, their journal With Caffeine and Careful Thought is...
Required Reading: The Ones Who Walked Away From Omelas”
“The Ones Who
Walked Away From Omelas” by Ursula K. LeGuin is one of the texts that was covered in ENG110: Narrative. This
short...
On Baby Yoda
Before the start of a new decade, the end of 2019 brought us the next big
meme. Pictures of “Baby Yoda,” The Child...