VOLUME 49, ISSUE 14 (January 16, 2023)
U of T launches new strategic plan to foster international student success
U of T hosted a virtual panel discussing the International Strategic Plan 2022-2027, which outlines initiatives all three campuses are implementing to ensure inclusion of international students in the community’s success.
Recently, U of T published the International Strategic Plan 2022-2027, which proposes ways to improve programs and activities offered by…
How Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery represents billionaires like Elon Musk
Examining concepts of wealth, intellectual property, and social negligence through Johnson’s latest detective flick.
In 2019, Rian Johnson’s Knives Out was a total hit. The film centered around the death and will of Christopher…
Peel Regional Police issue warning regarding the ongoing fraud pandemic
The police warn Peel Region residents of scammers posing as pizza delivery drivers—a newly reported fraud that joined the wave of scams in wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Peel Regional Police is warning residents of scammers who are posing as food delivery drivers to steal banking information…
Ontario Government appeals for reinstating Bill 124
In November 2022, a judge had ruled Bill 124—which caps wages increases for public sector workers—unconstitutional, a ruling that the Ontario government is now appealing.
The Ontario government is currently appealing a court decision made on November 29, 2022, that abolished Bill 124. The Protecting…
Alarming report reveals antisemitism at U of T
Dr. Ayelet Kuper reflects on antisemitic behaviour she experienced at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, stating that work must be done to address antisemitism.
On December 5, 2022, Dr. Ayelet Kuper, the associate director of Faculty Affairs at U of T and former senior…
Editorial: Taking it slow
From unrealistic productivity ideals to putting yourself first.
After such a long holiday season, we’ve gotten accustomed to “laissez-faire” attitudes. For those of us fortunate enough, our schedules…
Canada’s new foreign-buyer ban: Will it really solve the country’s housing crisis?
Critics question the effectiveness of banning foreigners from purchasing homes in Canada, calling it “political theatre.”
Beginning on January 1, 2023, the Canadian government enforced a two-year ban prohibiting certain foreign home buyers from buying houses…
The Menu—a revelation on celebrity chefs
The film’s chilling plot twists reveal shocking similarities to modern food entertainment.
The Menu (2022) opens with a scene at a port, where our protagonist Margot (Anya-Taylor Joy) smokes a cigarette beneath…
Kaleidoscope—A heist series that will surprise you
Understanding the advantages and disadvantages that come with watching a series with a customized episode order.
Kaleidoscope (2023) is an eight-part Netflix series about a team that is planning a heist, breaking into one of the…
From Liz, With Love: She shoots, she scores!
Hi Liz, I have a question that addresses an unconventional move on a girl’s part. I have a friend and we…
Santa, I want my money back
December is the time to kiss your money goodbye.
The holidays are a time to connect with your loved ones, be grateful that you survived fall semester, and shop…
Holidays spent in reminiscence
As an international student, the holiday season is a time that can sting.
The holiday season is synonymous with love. You build closer and stronger bonds with your family during the festivities and…
Legends and traditions of Lunar New Year
With Lunar New Year around the corner, here are some traditions that can help you learn a little more about the 15-day long holiday.
As legend tells us, the monstrous Nian would come down from the highest mountains at the eve of each year…
The White Lotus is more than a series about the rich
A recap of the themes and main plot points from the first two seasons of the series.
During the holiday break, a meme of a bawling Jennifer Coolidge shooting a pistol in a boat cabin filled my…
“Divorce month” calls for a New Year, New Boo
January is known as “divorce month” amongst lawyers due to phenomenal surge in married couples filing for divorce after the holidays.
Many like to start off the new year by setting resolutions and throwing around the phrase “new year, new me.”…
Ryan Persadie on disrupting the conservative norms of music and queerness in Toronto
Current PhD student Ryan Persadie reflects on his research and journey to becoming a drag queen.
During his career as a private school social science teacher, Ryan Persadie, a current graduate student at U of T,…
Death of wildlife and declining plant growth: How boreal forests suffer from climate change
Bridget Murphy, a PhD candidate at U of T on the crucial negative effects of increasing temperatures on white spruce trees.
A recent study predicts that by the end of the century, a 180 to 300 mile swath of boreal forest…
Innovative artists that may still be talked about in 20 plus years
Looking at three artists with fan bases and music that have made billboard and cultural impacts.
Nowadays, the term “icon’ is thrown around as a joke, a sarcastic taunt, and even as an over-enthusiastic compliment. Due…
Registration for the University of Toronto Mississauga’s Intramurals ends soon
Joining a team within the 2023 Intramural League gives campus students space to bust stress and get active with a sport of their choice and at no additional cost.
According to the Department of Recreation, Athletics & Wellness Centre (RAWC) at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), “the UTM Intramurals program…
At first glance: Gluten tolerance and its misleading presentation
Many people who ingest the powdery protein mixture get sick by doing so and don’t even know it.
Gluten is a low-carb combination of protein substance from wheat, rye, and barley. It’s commonly an ingredient in flour that…