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The Medium Vol.52 Candidate Statements
Editor-in-Chief Aya Yafaoui I would like to express my interest in running for the Editor-In-Chief position for Volume 52. As…
Editorial: Let passion lead the way
In today’s world, we’re often told that following our dreams should be our number one goal—so long as our dreams adhere to what’s societally acceptable.
When we’re little, we’re given a list of professions that are considered to be worthy of pursuing. We’re told to…
Editorial: Why do we feel so guilty?
On the origins of good, bad, and evil.
Let’s talk about guilt. We’re finally nearing the end of the winter semester and assignments are piling up. It’s no…
Editorial: If you can dream it, do it
It’s never too late to make memories.
As the winter semester nears its end, many of us are regretting not being more involved on campus. Even more…
Editorial: Is this the right program to study?
When it comes to deciding what you’re spending a long period of your life doing, trust your intuition, and believe yourself.
The winter semester’s reading week is over, and just a week later, applications for program of study (PoST) will open….
Editorial: Welcoming you as you are
At The Medium, your voice is heard.
The first and most fundamental role of The Medium is to put student voices on display for all to see….
Editorial: Calling all volunteers!
With the cold weather upon us many rely on volunteer programs for warmth.
Summer is officially behind us. Outside, it’s gray, rainy, cold, and otherwise undesirable. The only silver lining is the momentary…
Editorial: For Halloween, I’m Me
Halloween is a day for transformation and exploration.
With crowds of students flooding King Street West in costumes and cheap wigs, the annual dilemma of whether to attend…
Editorial: Want to learn to cram? Step right up and take an exam!
Exams are an assessment of retention, not skills and knowledge.
Exams are an unfair method of evaluating student success and knowledge. In many classrooms, exams and other standardized tests represent…
Editorial: Mental health support is a form of health care
There should never be wait times associated with accessing proper mental health resources.
Reaching out for mental health resources can be an intimidating experience, and that’s perfectly normal—everyone moves at their own pace,…
Editorial: Breaking the cycle of media censorship
Indigenous issues deserve more than one day of coverage a year.
Only within the last two years has The Medium begun publishing themed issues. Our themed issues celebrate, highlight, and support…
Editorial: Embracing inclusivity
In the workplace, a public image of inclusivity is not enough; performative policies and promises are not enough.
Countless organizations have faced lawsuits regarding discrimination in their hiring practices. From ethnic racism to cultural exclusion, companies are afraid…