VOLUME 49, ISSUE 15 (January 23, 2023)
Changing the world with data sciences
The Data Sciences Institute at UTM has organized several events to discuss data analysis findings and to introduce students to the world of data sciences, a wide-reaching and multidisciplinary field of study.
“As we live in an increasingly data connected world, whether we realize it or not, data actually drives a lot…
The Covid-19 pandemic and its effect on downtown vitality
A U of T research team leads study regarding the levels of activity in downtown areas across North America following the pandemic, discovering varying recovery rates among cities.
During the pandemic, researchers from U of T’s School of Cities (SofC) conducted a study on impact of the Covid-19…
Celebrating Chinese New Year 2023: The Year of the Rabbit
UTM students chime in on what it means to celebrate Chinese New Year, highlighting elements of family reunion and relaxation during the Chinese festival.
Weeks after the Gregorian calendar saw global celebrations and rejoice, people gathered on January 22, 2023, to celebrate Chinese New…
Food prices skyrocket, and Canadians are struggling to keep up
Due to supply chain disruptions, war, and other economic pressures, food prices have increased and are causing food security concern among Canadians.
A November 2022 poll run by market research firm Ipsos found that 53 per cent of Canadians are worried about…
UTM approves proposal for a minor in Global Leadership
The Department of Language Studies at UTM will be providing students opportunities to develop leadership skills and explore global challenges through a newly approved program.
On January 11, 2023, in a University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Academic Affairs Committee meeting, Associate Dean, Academic Programs, Marc…
The U-Pass goes digital
Starting in the upcoming summer semester, the U-Pass program will introduce digital passes, which will more accurately track ridership data and eliminate the need to charge lost card replacement fees.
In a general committee meeting on January 11, 2023, the Mississauga City Council provided their unanimous consent to a two-year…
Editorial: Dear caretakers, thank you
Through the chaos that ensues on campus, our caretakers are our heroes.
The University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) is more than just a place to learn—it’s a second home for many of…
Changing Leaves: High school drama
The moment I realized I had grown up wasn’t when I graduated high school or started university. It wasn’t when…
Why you should be a plant parent
A touch of greenery in your life can make all the difference to your mood and mental clarity.
May—the month where the last traces of snow finally melt away, and the trees begin sprouting their delicate green buds….
Balancing the scales: Are milder winters worth climate change?
As the planet heats up, our glaciers grow more and more at risk.
I’m sure we’ve all heard this at least once this winter. I’ve probably said it a couple of times myself—stretching…
Investing in your future: UTM Capital helps students simulate investment portfolios
Laith Sabunchi, UTM Capital’s president, shares how students curate transferrable and investment skills by critically analyzing a company in groups.
So, you’re thinking about saving money for your future? You’re hoping to buy a house to raise your family five…
Leela McKinnon on the impact of major lifestyle changes on sleep patterns and circadian rhythms in Indigenous populations in Guatemala and Mexico
Recent studies by evolutionary sleep anthropologists demonstrate the influence of environmental, social, and technological factors on human sleep patterns.
Leela McKinnon, a PhD student in Evolutionary Anthropology at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), studies the evolution of human…
A proverb a day keeps the doctor away
Balance is keyIshaan Sethi My late grandmother had a saying that ruled my father’s every decision, and it now rules…
The M’s playlist: A Jam-packed January with Maneka
Is it 2023 already? From writing down the wrong dates to simply not understanding my emotions, January is my time…
ISP100: A soon-to-be mandatory course that develops essential academic skills
Professor Jonathan Vroom shares how building academic writing and reading skills is key for students’ successes across all disciplines.
Being a university student requires us to read academic writing and engage with it in assignments. Many academic texts are…
Capturing authentic emotions—the power of art
How a sketch became the most memorable part of my trip to Spain.
In the summer of 2019, I took a road trip across Spain. From Madrid, to the southern Andalusian cities (Sevilla,…
Eight albums to keep an ear out for in 2023
An ultimate guide to music releases that you do not want to miss this year.
With the new year upon us, there are plenty of things to look forward to—and music is no exception. Compiled…
UTM’s gym aquatics program makes a splash this winter
Program coordinator Chrissy Seehaver talks about the new stand-up paddleboarding group fitness class at the RAWC.
The Recreation, Athletics & Wellness Center (RAWC) at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) offers several fitness services and sport…
Program Assistant Hiro Zhou on educational group fitness class for beginners
“The goal is for you to learn exercise with good technique,” he says of the recently launched Workout of the Day program.
When the Recreation, Wellness & Athletics Centre (RAWC) at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) first opened after Covid-19 restrictions…
The evolution and significance of The Addams Family
From kooky cartoons to a noteworthy Netflix series, the Addams Family franchise continues to wow audiences.
Four notes from a pipe organ and two snaps is all you need to recognize this historically “creepy and kooky”…