VOLUME 52, Issue 17 – February 9, 2026
IEC’s Lunar New Year celebration lights up the Student Centre
The International Education Centre worked alongside the Erindale Hong Kong Student Association to bring together students for Lunar New Year festivities.
The International Education Centre (IEC) hosted its first Dinner and Dialogues of the winter term on February 5, celebrating Lunar…
Comedy, music, and dance take centre stage at MHSA open mic charity
The UTM Mental Health Student Association’s open mic night showcased student performers and raised funds for CAMH.
On February 6, the Mental Health Student Association (MHSA) hosted a charity open mic night at the Student Centre to…
Students’ Union to host slate of events for Black History Month
Much of the UTMSU’s programming throughout February centres on Black history, creativity, and community.
Throughout February, the University of Toronto Mississauga Students’ Union (UTMSU) will host a series of events to recognize Black History…
Students de-stress with kitten therapy
The Mental Health Student Association hosted its first-ever kitten therapy event, offering students a unique and accessible way to de-stress during midterms.
On February 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Mental Health Student Association (MHSA), in collaboration with the Men’s…
Marrying young in a world urging people to wait
Don’t let the world dictate if you’re ever ready for marriage.
Marriage is often thought of as a commitment between two people who have their lives all figured out. They have…
You’re more than a partner
Why do we let romance take the centre stage in our lives?
It’s Friday night and you text your friend: Hey, let’s hang out! A few minutes later, you’re met with a…
Are friendship break-ups worse?
Why friendship breakups are rarely acknowledged and how they impact us
We talk about romantic breakups constantly. They dominate movie scripts, fill our playlists, and become the topic of late night…
Loving in secret
Generational views of romance can be a barrier to us all.
Growing up, my parents’ views regarding relationships were puzzling to me. I first noticed their seemingly judgemental ideas surrounding romance…
Who gets to love, publicly?
Valentine’s Day and its limits of inclusion.
Valentine’s Day is often framed as a universal celebration of love. Each year, it arrives with familiar imagery: pink storefronts,…
Lost in Translation: Terms of Endearment
Love is a universal language, rolled in many tongues.
Love is a universal language. But, what does it sound like across the globe? Whilst love is in the air,…
How to find your one true love using mathematics
A guide on using mathematics in our romantic lives.
Every cisgender man in the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) has around 68 potential cisgender female dating partners on campus,…
Is it facts or is it misinformation?
In a world where AI seems to be taking over, distinguishing between real and fabricated information is becoming more important than ever.
Countless news sources, social media, and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) have exposed us to all kinds of information,…
What to do when you’re bored on Valentine’s Day
Whether you’re planning to spend February 14 with your partner, your friends, your family, or yourself, this is the perfect guide for you.
Treat yourself with an extraordinary ordinary day Prekshaa Surana, Associate News Editor Valentine’s Day has a way of making things…
Selection of Great Romance Novels Available at UTM Library
For those who need a bit of romance in their life, our UTM library holds a variety of delectable romance novels, including the exceptional ones listed below.
With Valentine’s Day coming up, some of UTM’s single students may be wanting to find romance in different places, even …
Recipe for a Romcom
A step-by-step guide to the perfect romcom
It’s officially that time of year when we settle into layers of thick blankets, cup of hot chocolate (or can…
Smooches and social media: what romance novels are telling us about technology and ourselves today
By understanding romance’s place in literature and society in academic terms, we can understand a bit more about our modern world.
As a university student who went to a library event on romance novels, university was the last thing on my…
Culture and History of Two Romantic Dances: the Waltz and the Flamenco
A brief history of two romantic dances to practice this upcoming Valentine's Day.
1, 2, 3, 4, and turn! 2, 3, 4. Want to keep your loved ones on their toes this Valentine’s…
What it means to love and stay motivated
How do our environments and brain chemicals motivate us?
We all know that feeling when we’re at our peak. When we’ve spent every minute and second of the day…
New Season, New Growth for Women’s Volleyball
UTM Women’s Tri-Campus Volleyball season so far
The 2025–2026 season has been one of transition, growth, and resilience for the UTM Women’s Tri-Campus Volleyball team. With a…