VOLUME 49, ISSUE 18 — Valentine’s Day (February 13, 2023)
The Aphrodite Project connects U of T students for a fourth year
For 2023, the student-run Valentine’s Day matchmaking service is matching 3,563 students across U of T’s campuses, hoping to help its users forge new and meaningful connections.
Every Valentine’s Day since 2020, the Aphrodite Project, a student-run matchmaking program, has paired U of T students and alumni…
The dangers of online dating
Government agencies advise dating app users to exercise skepticism and reject money transfers to avoid emotional and financial heartbreak on Valentine’s Day.
Trigger warning: Sexual assault. The prevalence of online dating has grown exponentially in recent years. Yet, while people can use…
Zero Hour: Earthquake strikes Turkey and Syria
In the early morning hours of February 6, 2023, a 7.8 magnitude scale earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, leaving 33,905…
Celebrating Valentine’s Day with UTM students, staff, and faculty
UTM students and professors share their Valentine’s Day traditions, focusing on the appreciation of loved ones above all.
Every year on February 14, people celebrate Valentine’s Day by writing greeting cards, gifting flowers, and buying sweets, all to…
From Liz, With Love: Five ways to get over your crusty dusty ex
My dear Valentine, Yes, you! You’re my Valentine!! (Unless you already have a Valentine, then how embarrassing, I just got…
Love is in the ‘gram
An exploration into how we display affection on social media.
Come every February, stores start selling Valentine’s Day themed candies, stuffed bears, and chocolates. With all the “I love you,”…
Enemies to lovers: Single-people x Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is the most ideal holiday for single people.
You know Valentine’s Day is near when we are approaching the middle of February. Or perhaps, more notably, when the…
Say goodbye to soulmates
Advice from an amateur date-goer that may reshape your views on relationships.
When I was in elementary school, I used to think that I would meet the love of my life by…
Love is…
…a declaration of faithMashiyat Ahmed In August of 1851, the American poetess Emily Dickinson wrote to a close friend, “I…
Why I strive to be a caterpillar
The effects of toxic relationships on self-love and self-growth, and how we can heal ourselves from breakups by listening to our own emotions and identities.
A noticeable flaw of the human heart is our willingness to love someone who does not deserve it. Just a…
Four books to warm your frigid heart this Valentine’s Day
From microwave cookery to canned frog’s legs, these books have got something for everyone, no matter how lonely they are.
Listen, let’s just keep it real! Not all of us have a date this coming Valentine’s Day. I mean, I…
Love: An undefinable phenomenon
We all seek love, be it platonic, familial, or romantic. But as Valentine’s Day approaches, we tend to focus solely…
Did Cupid make the right call?
Students share their best and worst Valentine’s Day experiences.
The most frost-rating date EVERManisha Basuita “So,” he asked, a cup of hot chocolate in his hand and a smirk…
To date or not to date: How dating apps are still affecting young women
The number of young people on online dating platforms has increased threefold in the last few years. But for women, they remain unsafe and uncomfortable.
Some last names have been omitted to protect anonymity. Valery Li downloaded Tinder when she moved to Toronto last year…
The Medium’s Editor-in-Chief shines at TEDxUofT
A radiant overview of the speakers and performers at TEDx’s latest UofT conference.
Last Sunday, February 5, 2023, the Isabel Bader Theater in Toronto came alive with laughter, awe, and applause as twelve…
What makes a love song great?
Highlighting some of the many love songs that have shaped society for generations.
Love is a remarkable subject from which we draw inspiration. In the music industry, love songs have dominated the charts…
Will human-made art be replaced with AI-generated art?
Current artists facing technological threats can look to art history for clues to understand the way forward.
Discourse on art generated by artificial intelligence (AI) versus human-made art has been making its rounds on social media platforms…
From clichés to practical love scenes—the evolution of Bollywood romance
How Bollywood films are evolving with contemporary stories, unique music, and a refreshed audience.
Imagine this: in the heart of the snowy mountains, a beautiful woman, clad in a red satin saree and a…
How When Harry Met Sally… remains a timeless rom-com
While the film’s plot may seem ordinary, Reiner’s 1989 classic remains relevant for its depiction of heterosexual relationships.
When thinking about romantic comedies, we must discuss the beloved When Harry Met Sally… (1989). The movie’s plot is the…
Chocolate boosts sex drive? Unwrapping the science behind lust and attraction
Once used to treat fertility issues, aphrodisiacs are now popular gifts that set the Valentine’s Day mood.
Aphrodisiacs do not come in the form of love potions, as commonly depicted in media. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary,…
Fathema Shaikh has that leadership spirit
“I started my athletic career with swimming and track when I was seven years old,” says Fathema Shaikh, a fourth-year…
Raptors Wrap-Up: Trade deadline disappointment
Since their championship run in 2019, the Raptors have been doomed with seasons of mediocracy. In 2020, they were seemingly…