VOLUME 48, ISSUE 18 — Valentine’s Day (February 14, 2022)
Dating trends reveal interesting results among students
With nearly eight million users, Tinder is the most common online application for casual relationships.
For many students, post-secondary school is a time to form devoted relationships with others. However, several statistics have recently revealed…
The Ontario School Board releases framework to protect students against sex trafficking
The Ministry of Education has created a mandate to ensure students are protected against sex trafficking in all school boards in Ontario.
On January 31, the Ministry of Education announced a protocol against sex trafficking for all school boards. The new mandate…
Students review current sexual violence and harassment policies at U of T
The UTMSU holds virtual meeting inviting students to share their experiences and comment on sexual violence on campus.
Sexual violence and harassment on campus continue to be a widespread issue for many students across Ontario. To maintain the…
The Aphrodite Project returns for another year
With almost 46 thousand matches made in 2019, students look forward to yet another year of online pairing.
Created by the University of Waterloo, the Aphrodite Project made its return this year on January 24—just in time for…
Editorial: Celebrating the many forms of love and intimacy
Instead of focusing solely on romantic relationships, some people use February 14 to recognize the relationships they have with their family, friends, and self.
For many, Valentine’s Day began with a box of cards from the Dollar Store. Our teachers made us hand out…
Open Relationships: Yay or Nay?
Everyone has different needs and ways of showing affection.
It’s a given that dating isn’t what it used to be (or as traditional as it used to be). From…
Dating with strict parents
The trials and tribulations of jumping through your strict parent’s dating hoops.
We have all heard the horror stories from our friends with strict parents. The expectations, curfews, rules, and all the…
Technology is also a love language
How to show your friends you love them in a worldwide pandemic.
“@yourfriend tagged you in a photo.” Have you ever received this notification and immediately felt excited or happy? Appreciation posts,…
Letter to the Editor: Sending love to The Medium for many years of dedication
Dear Editor, This April, it will be ten years since I finished my tenure as the Features Editor and started…
From Liz, With Love: The nuances of gift-giving
It’s the thought and intention that matters most.
Dear Liz, My boyfriend always gets me really expensive gifts for my birthday and other celebrations. With Valentine’s Day coming…
Top (or bottom?) ten songs I’ve heard while having sex
A reflection on past musical mistakes.
While there is no better music than the sweet symphony of love-making, sometimes the sweaty sound of body parts slapping…
An arrow to the heart
Students share their most memorable Valentine’s Day stories
Surprise! We’re over.Rain Moh I’ve never had high expectations for my love life. That way, I can be pleasantly surprised…
Does the language we speak influence the way we think?
Not all languages carry the same words, which creates barriers when expressing ourselves.
“To have a second language is to have another soul.” – Charlemagne, Holy Roman Emperor —— I remember exactly how I…
Love 101: The university dating scene in the era of Covid-19
Having a romantic relationship in university is a challenge for many students. The pandemic only made it worse.
*Names have been changed to protect the individual’s privacy* When my friends and I get together after an extended period,…
Valentine’s Day Mixtape
Five songs to listen to in the season of love.
From timeless classics to underground numbers, to contemporary melodies, here is a love-filled playlist that will have you yearning, romanticizing,…
The timelessness of tropes
New renditions of old love stories have us continuously falling in love with the romance genre.
Enemies to Lovers. Childhood Friends to Lovers. Love Triangles. Familiar plots like these are found in books, movies, and TV…
The reassurance of romantic comedies
Finding comfort in the genre’s subtle formula for self-love.
In the modern cinematic age, choice is both a privilege and a curse. The privilege is the convenience of being…
A love and hate relationship with romance films
A film to fall for and one to break up with.
Love—Your Eyes Tell (2020) Sherene Almjawer We have all seen it, whether it was in a book or a movie:…
Heartstopper—the beginning of a happy ending
Alice Oseman’s webcomic is a heartwarming picture of love and healing.
Content warning: mentions homophobia, emotional abuse, bullying, and mental illness. Heartstopper is an ongoing Young Adult webcomic by Alice Oseman…
The Perils and (Eventual) Character Building of Too Hot to Handle
A binge-worthy watch to see if the challenge is too much for lovers who cannot touch.
Released in the summer of 2020, Too Hot to Handle is a Netflix original reality show with the growth of…
What falling in love does to your brain and body
Although we often associate love with our heart, the brain and body are really the powerhouse behind this exceptionally strong phenomenon.
Although our first instinct is to associate our hearts with love, the real culprit of these fluttery heart feelings are…
Weekly exercise series: Dance
Dancing can improve communion and relationships due to added physical touch, teamwork, and intimacy.
Dancing is an inclusive form of exercise that has a positive impact on one’s physical image and confidence. It can…